Bushy Park 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (98 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: bill neely
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Getting better. Friendly. Just needs a bit more professionalism.
In full: I agree with other reviewers.In general,great. And better than last year. But sorry,lady with the 2k,7k placard didn't even have it pointing in our direction,even when she saw us coming.Would a 5k marker not be good too? Finish line indistinct (line of sawdust on ground?) But good value- water good,medal nice,tee shit basic but appreciated. Bravo. Oh, couldn't the starter be a bit more enthusiastic and welcoming? It is a FUN run!
Date of review: March 7, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: medic one
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: GREAT RACE .
In full: Cannot Fault this Race, especially the Weather too and missed my PB by 8 seconds too (Darn it) . i'll be back as Arnie Says :-)
Date of review: March 7, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Kathy H
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable park race with good facilities.
Date of review: March 7, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Krisis
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great weather, great surroundings, but needed better organisation
In full: I am sure the intentions of everyone involved were great, but would a few more distance markers have been out of the question?? And the few they had (3 & 7KM) were totally inaccurate. not much excuse for that to be honest - particularly as it was flagged on these forums last year. However, a t-shirt, medal and PB all for the princely sum £10 made it a pretty good morning.
Date of review: March 7, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Fair weather runner
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Beautiful day, location and run. Organisation, esp. at end not great.
In full: Love running in Bushy Park. Great location for a 10k, and a lovely day for it. Went OK, but organisation seemed haphazard. Why no clear marker/indication for the Start line? Why was the 2k/7k lady standing at more like 1.5k/6.5k? Why no clear finish line? Not prepared for handing out medals/T-shirts at the end, so lots of people milling about not quite sure what was happening. Other than that everything was peachy! ;)
Date of review: March 7, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Siany77
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Very friendly and enjoyable 10k
In full: First time I have run in Bushy Park and I will be back! Small number of people, but quickly got left at the back on a 01:03:30 PB! Still felt like I was running a race though - and thoroughly enjoyed! It is challenging as there is not the support on route of the big races, although scenery helps you focus!
Date of review: October 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Stewart Curtis
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very good but 2k/7k markers incorrectly positioned - about 0.5k out.
In full: Generally good but for a couple of niggles including a water station at the half-way which included bottles of water on the ground without anybody to hand them out (although there was cups of water being handed out about 30m up). Would've been good to have more km markers out there, correctly positioned as well. Otherwise JPR Williams (ex-Wales rugby pro) was on hand to give out the medals and t-shirts (nice touch) and well worth the £10 entry fee.
Date of review: October 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Martin Connor
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Flat, fast, low key race in a very scenic location
In full: I really enjoyed this race. I do a lot of fitness work in Bushy Park and love the way it's very flat and very scenic. Only 120 or so runners made it quite a small race. The marshalls at the mid point and finish were very friendly and encouraging but the others around the course could have done with cheering up a bit!
My advice for next time would be to clearly indicate the finish line as I wasn't sure when to stop at the end.
Overall though, a really nice run out.
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Claire Whittaker 7
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Nice race; pace fast for my first 10k but very enjoyable.
Date of review: October 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Shortstep
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: No Drama's, Nice Run, Medal + T-shirt, Bargain.......
In full: Turned up, paid on the day, nice race, with water "on" and "after" route,Loads of Marshalls plus a Medal and T-Shirt, All for a £10... Oh and a PB so very happy all round!!!
Date of review: October 4, 2009
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