Balfron 10kHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (209 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: Gavin Hunter
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic as usual
Date of review: April 25, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: ewan w
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another corker from the boys and girls at balfron!
In full: My 3rd year in a row and it never fails to to the biz. i recommended this race to another running colleague who brought a friend and they, despite the hills, absolutely loved the event. the atmosphere is great, the course hilly but beautiful and the locals are so supportive. i feel like helping out marshaling next year to make a contribution to this race but I'm too selfish to not race it again next year. it's not a pb candidate really but I nearly took 1 50 off last year's time so still very happy. very good course to get your 10k season going. wonderful all round event and possibly my favourite Scottish 10k of the calendar. well done to all involved. 10/10 yet again. I will continue to recommend it to everyone.
Date of review: April 25, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Nigel Johnson 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: An excellent event with a fantastic atmosphere and slick organisation. well done.
In full: An excellent 10k with what appears to be a good club race at the sharp end, and loads of support for all of us behind them. Thanks to the organisers, the 'workers' and all those who create the atmosphere. Lovely to see so many still around to see the prizegiving.
Date of review: April 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Beth Crossan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic day, well organised and positive atmosphere. My 4th time, husband's first ever 10k and he loved it. Both be back next year.
Date of review: April 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Stephen Reekie 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Have been running for a number of years and recently took up cycling, the Balfron 10k has rejuvenated my interest in running, a fantastic event, quite simply inspirational !
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Andrew Robinson 21
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Amazing scenery, if you can lift your head!
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Stu_G
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: You have to love the hills, they're part of the scenery!
In full: I can't believe I set a PB on this course.
Yes it's 'undulating', yes it's 'hilly' but...
you haven't done a 10K until you've done Balfron!
P.s. please forget the cotton T-shirts, Please!
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Gerry OBrien
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A very smoothly organised and very friendly event.
In full: After over a year away from racing I really enjoyed this event. It's really well organised but with a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The big hill on the return leg of the out and back course is taxing, but the local support and encouragement will get you home. Very enjoyable.
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: B_Kins
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Flat, fast course and well organised
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Jack Davies
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: course is like a rollere coaster, if you don't like hills, don't go.
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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