Surrey Spitfire 20  Here's how RW members rated this race (116 votes). 2013 race reviewed by: Kevin Dendy
 | | 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: very well organised. chocolate bars at the end and a great medal.
Date of review: March 3, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: Paul Dallison
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not many 20's about - great marathon training
In full: Its the top gear track! I know that bend, that plane - what a great touch! But then you go out of the gate and there's a few challenging hills out there! Its 2 laps of a 10 mile course and the second lap starts by watching the 10 milers finish - then seems to find hills that weren't there the first time round!!
I enjoyed it though - runners for both Brighton and London marathons should look at this or the Cranleigh 21 a week later for a good training run to get you in the mind set for what lies ahead!
Date of review: May 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Nick Walker 7
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great course, great value, great organisation
In full: Quite simply one of the bast races I've run, the course was really wide & open at the start which is exactly what you want to avoid major bunching. Organisation was first class and all the organisers and volunteers were friendly, helpful and encouraging. Good water stations, well marked out course, good timing facilities, great event parking. You'll do well to find a better event!
Date of review: May 5, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Barry Parker 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good organisation, simple 2 lap course would do again. Disappointing no sports drinks on offer.
In full: Overall a very good race which was well organised. Lots of parking near to the start and plenty toilets. Decent number of water stations and also the gels were a nice bonus. However, disappointed there were no sports drinks such as lucozade available which is really a must have for a 20 mile race.
Good pacing race in preparation for VLM.
Would do it again.
Date of review: April 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: The Ref
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: hard but necessary graft if the big one is to be completed comfortably
Date of review: April 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: gemma mitchell 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: brilliantly organised - great atmosphere
Date of review: March 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: m..eface
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Awesome!
In full: Arrived, parked (quickly), 100 yards to registration, got number, queued for loo (<3 mins), all sorted. Went back to car to wait for race start it was so quick to get everything done!
Race route well marked, well marshalled, well catered for.
Unique route with Top Gear track included, although bulk is on Surrey's green and verdant lanes.
Great day out, super friendly event organiser, couldn't really have asked for more.
Date of review: March 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: pmo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great marathon prep
In full: Very well organised race, with encouraging marshalls.
The course is rarely flat once it leaves the airfield, but there's nothing too bad. Plenty of water and gels/sweets around the course.
Nice touch being greeted by the RD on the finish line. Recommended
Date of review: March 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Dangly Spice
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely scenery and sunshine
In full: Nice touch having the race director on the finish line to shake hands. Appreciated that and the medal and the kitkat at the finish line. Bit of a muddle at the start of second lap - perhaps a few more marshalls and start the separation from the 10 milers a bit further back.
Lots of loos at the start and finish area, lots of drink stations with water, gels and sweets. Great event,,,, now if only I could run a bit faster.
Very enjoyable race.
Date of review: March 22, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Rob Elliott 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hilly but welcoming
In full: Really enjoyed this race. Great weather, very supportive marshal's and a hearty congratulations and handshake at the finish very welcome.
Some hills are a challenge, especially on lap 2 but running across Hammerhead is fun.
Date of review: March 21, 2012
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