Elmbridge 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (94 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Rodney McCulloch
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Nice course, excellent organisation and marshalling, good value for money
In full: I would rate this race right up there with any other I've done before, in terms of doing a fast time, clear signalling and overall organisation.
Registration pre-race was well structured, I think there were at least 4 queues depending on your name in the alphabet to help ease any congestion. Based at the Xcel Centre in Walton, runners could leave gear in a locker for a £1 deposit, toilets and changing area were also available.
The route was very straightforward and there were clear km markers for every km, as well as a drinks station at halfway. Excellent medal at the finish to reward your efforts and results were online very quickly post-race.
Will definitely make this my annual flagship 10k, well done to all at Elmbridge Road Runners for making this event happen.
Date of review: August 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jane Bloore
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great fast flat no hastle race
Date of review: August 8, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Lord Bamber
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice Medal, Great PB Chance, Scenery, Only thing missing - MORE TOILETS
In full: Good organisation - Tick
Nice medal - Tick
Great PB chance - Tick (well down to you really)
Scenery - Tick
Bold Kilo markers easy to see - Tick
Friendly, encouraging Marshall's doing their job - Tick
Atmosphere which should appeal to novices, intermediates & Sonia O'Sullivan Tick
Facilities - Good use of the sports centre, works well
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT - MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS.
In case that hasn't sunk in
MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS
Its organised by runners who must know the need for sufficient toilets at these kind of events, how much would it eat into the funds to get sufficient portaloos?
Despite this, its one of my all time favourite 10ks and is on my annual calendar now.
Date of review: August 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Richard Guest 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race - shame there weren't more toilets !!
In full: very impressed with the course, and the organization was excellent, but as with last year's race, the queue for the toilets in the Leisure Centre was pretty long - there didnlt seem to be anywhere else to go !!
How about some portaloos next year?
Date of review: July 26, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: medic one
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: its an ok race
In full: The course is v good and thou i did'nt perform as i should but this is the first time i have done this race since 2004
Date of review: July 25, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Darren Woods 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well Organised Flat 10k which is a quick run
In full: Enjoyable run and fast flat course and a lovely medal definitely would do it again
Date of review: July 25, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: miss slow
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good value, well run, friendly organisers & nice medal, I'll be back!
Date of review: July 25, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: mikeg72
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised fast run with a nice medal as a souvenir
In full: This was my first organised run and I found it thoroughly enjoyable. Markers every kilometre and good management of the traffic by the marshalls allowing for a speedy run. I will be back next year.
Date of review: August 3, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Allan Hyde
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Ideal for those wanting a PB and a lovely river views
In full: Nothing to criticise at all and while the first half is a little dull this is forgotten about after the final 5K along the river, the splendid medal and, in my case a PB. Next year will get there early so as to park a bit closer to the race HQ
Date of review: July 28, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Si Martin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race - extremely well organised with enormous pb potential.
In full: The race was extremely well organised. There were good facilities at the Leisure Centre before the start of the race. The course was flat and fast; definite potential for a pb of the course. The race marshalls were supportive and very efficient in ensuring that traffic waited for the runners to pass. The second half of the race was picturesque beside the river on the towpath. My only gripe was that the towpath was narrow and congested at times, and I was sometimes hampered by others selfishly running side-by-side while simultaneously having to compete with cyclists for space! Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the race, managed a pb and liked the medal! I'll be back next year...
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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