Sevenoaks Rotary Knole Park 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (160 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: King of Tonga
 | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised,challenging and good fun
In full: Not done a cross country for 30+ years, so was pleased that my time was only 2 minutes slower than the last 10k road race. Very well organised, encouraging and friendly marshalls all round the course.
Date of review: March 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Rowley Birkin
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Muddy, fun, wel organised
In full: I enjoyed the race although, I regretted not owning any trail shoes as the mud was slippery on the park sections. That was a bit annoying on the finish straight where there was a danger of slipping over during the sprint. Overall a really good run though, through lovely park scenery.
Date of review: March 21, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Tricia Murray
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Wish I had done more hill training!
In full: Not a good start as although told I could register on the day they had run out of chips and numbers when I got there. Other than that very good organisation, the marshalls were very helpful and charming and the medals and bananas at the finish were well organised.
I struggled with the first 2km which I was personally disappointed with but managed to run the hill 2nd time around and sprint finish to come in around 59mins. Shame i wasn't chipped but will definitely ensure I sign up online in plenty of time for next year!
Date of review: March 16, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: richard newbold
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A nice Sunday morning
In full: Despite having raced since 1979 I'd largely missed this type of run, concentrating almost exclusively on inter-club races. My loss as this was good fun, easy to navigate and with more than enough helpers and marshals. It has a bit more road in it than I'd like but most can be avoided by using the grassy verges. If I'm fit and healthy in 2012 I'll return.
Date of review: March 15, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Tony Horlock 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Once again, organised with precision
In full: Proud to be a local with an event like this on your door step. All "backroom" staff were brilliant, again. Supporters fantastic too, even if I got a "We Luv" or a "We Hate Marmite" Hard word after a 4 month lay off and what is it about that first 2k!!
Date of review: March 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: iks22
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first race, great organisation and friendly marshals.
Date of review: March 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: J Lav
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely setting. Testing start to each lap.
In full: Great race. Friendly marshalls and well organised from the parking to registration, chip collection, directions to the the course etc.
Good mix of abilities and nice to have chip timing.
Results posted on website quickly.
Will def be back next year.
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: richirich
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, great setting, testing run, basic medal, ripe banana!! Would do it again
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Brian Page 4
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Quite a challenging 2k at the start of each lap, not helped by being spongy underfoot after overnight rain, but loved the bananas before and after the race.
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Warren Nel
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Second year in a row
In full: It was a good race. Its hard to improve your running time, as there is a long gradient at the start.
Its nice and challenging. I would recommend that anyone wanting to enter this event should do some hill training.
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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