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Here's how RW members rated this race (48 votes).

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2009 race reviewed by: Rachel Smith 22
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Hills not quite as bad as we were expecting!
In full: Rolling hills through miles 2 to 4 or so, but the last part relatively flat. Part of a summer fete so plenty to do for everyone before and after and plenty of "recovery" treats available! Marshalls excellent, very smoothly organised and encouraging. Throw in a Spitfire flypast too and a very pleasant afternoon indeed!
Date of review: July 19, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Duncr
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Rollercoaster Hills
In full: Not that hot this year thankfully. Hills are still a killer and tried to go as fast as possible down the other sides. Encouragement on way round from marshalls and public was great. One downer was water at the finish from a garden hose! and I now have a dodgy tummy :o(
but I will do again :o)
Date of review: July 18, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: The Ref
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: Doesn't get any easier!!!!! Well run as always.
Date of review: July 18, 2009

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2008 race reviewed by: Mr Missionator
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: V good race - hills a good test. Will be back
Date of review: August 7, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: stephen massey
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: great day out
In full: great event , marshalls could be a bit more vocal - but a fantastic day.
Date of review: July 21, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Goughie
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Better than I remembered it
In full: A classic event. Marvellously linked to local village fete and flower show so something for all the family. Great organisation and marshalls with runners of all abilities willing to pass on advice to all. Although course the same this year as last sure that a couple more hills have grown but still took 3 minutes off last years pb. Defo back in 2009.
Date of review: July 21, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: TCP
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Great little race
In full: I was pleasantly surprised by this race. A friend said I should come along and give it a go and dispite it being an unusual distance, it was great. Other than the small gate right at the beginning which caused a minor hold up (why not start the race in the field), it was really well organised with great marshalls and a groovy polo style medal.
Date of review: July 21, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: i hate hills
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: love running it
Date of review: July 21, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Toco Toucan
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: friendly marshals, good organisation but those hills are killers
In full: I plan to return next year
Date of review: July 20, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: markghall
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Good race - well organised during the event. Only probs were getting out of the car park!
Date of review: July 20, 2008

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