Bolt Round the Holt 21KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (36 votes). | 21 to 30 of 36 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
2010 race reviewed by: Steve Tagg
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tougher than I expected
In full: A cursory glance a few weeks ago when I entered, to cover for an abandoned half through illness, had me hoping for a PB. Should have read the reviews..It was tougher than I expected - I learned to hate the stick "off-road" bit between miles 1 and 2 - a real "eyes down and track the runner ahead" section.
The support was great and, overall, it was very well organised - particularly for those that had underestimated journey time and had to race to the start!
Overall, I enjoyed it, although getting out of the car park after the race was a bit painful...and the return leg road works might be put me off doing it again.
Date of review: March 29, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jenny Chen
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great early season race to really test your fitness.
In full: Thanks again for another thoroughly enjoyable race, have done the XTT events and this one is now another permanent addition to my events list. Amazing goodie bag and love the t - shirt. Am wearing it with pride, despite the aches and pains.
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: granniesruntoo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Not a pb course but lovely surroundings, friendly and well organised.
In full: From the well planned parking before the race right up to the banana and goody bag this was a race to recommend.Encouragement all the way round and even at the slow end of the 21k for those tortoises among us.
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Dustboy
| | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: |
In short: I was marshall at the extra turnaround point, you all looked knackered. Well done all.
In full: Must run this next year, looked a lot of fun.
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Alex Croucher
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In full: For a first time half marathon I found this course quite challenging as it was hilly and very muddy!! The extra 1km uphill for those of us doing the 21k was a bit of a killer. The event itself was very well organised, the marshalls and spectators were very encouraging and the bananas at the end and the goodie bag were well received. This is definitely not a run to get your PB, but a good course if you want a bit of a challenge.
Date of review: March 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Long Distance Duckling
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very enjoyable race, well organised, good fun and friendly and a very generous goody bag! And all for a very worthwhile cause
Date of review: March 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Warren Lloyd
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, loved every step.
Date of review: March 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Plissken
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first offroad race, and I'll be back!
In full: Gentle introduction to offroad running. A bit muddy in patches, but generally good quality trails through the Alice Holt woods. Well organised and good goody bag.
Date of review: March 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: CLWomble
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mud glorious mud - but in reality not too much of it! A bit hilly as well.
In full: The BRH 21K is a 4 lap course with other runners doing 1 lap (5K) and 2 laps (10K) - a dogend just before the end of the 1st lap adds the extra km for the 21K. The organisation was excellent - and the weather this year was good running weather but the trees also(the course is on foresty land) provide some shade. The course itself is through woodland and very pleasant - in parts it is muddy - you could lose a shoe in the wrong bits - and you did have to leap the odd puddle - but this added to the fun. I would do it again - its a lovely small low key event which had an absolutely fab. goodie bag at the end - complete with mug from a well known coffee chain sponsor - chocolate, cereal bar, water bottle etc etc, - even lots of bananas! The organisation was efficient and friendly and the field not too crowded. Its not a HM with loads of crowd support - but if you enjoy a good trail run and aren't afraid of a little mud this is a lovely race.
Date of review: March 27, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Stuart Ledgerwood
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race well organised and good fun
Date of review: April 8, 2009
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