Birchwood 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (149 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Sarah Hayes 5
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Outstanding marshalling, very enjoyable race.
In full: A very enjoyable day, will deffo do it again
Date of review: August 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Alex Hunter
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A fantastic local race
Date of review: August 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Gill C
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good work Julian and all of your troops.
Date of review: August 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mandie R
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great PB potential
Date of review: August 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Russ Platt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent Race
Date of review: August 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Kicked-It
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A Must Do 10k race
In full: You dont get many bigger fields for a 10k race unless you pay silly money for a "Premium" event. A cracking course, clockwork organisation, great atmosphere and good chance of a PB are enough to make this a excellent value and a Must Do race.
The two motorway bridges provide a real sting in the tail towards the end of an otherwise flat course, and the long finish straight lined with spectators encourages most runners into an exctiting sprint finish!
I always prefer a medal after a race, but even I have to admit to being pretty chuffed with the embroidered commemorative towel! This race isnt hugely popular without good reason.
Date of review: August 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Dirty Leeds Rob
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well done Spectrum Striders!
In full: The course twists and turns a bit and the 3 climbs are longer than you might have expected but this is still a definite pb course.
Really well organised before, during and after the race.
Support was a bit spartan for the most part (the first half is mainly through a business park) but there was a really good straight flat finish with excellent support.
The towel was a very good and practical momento, and the ladies seemed delighted with the flowers they received in addition - a nice touch.
Well worth doing.
Date of review: August 23, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Paul Kenny
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good race - flat with PB potential
Date of review: November 4, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rick Donohue
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good Sunday morning race
In full: Only a couple of inclines, nothing to worry about though, PB definatley possible, good momento as well.
Date of review: August 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: ozvaldo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good, fast course, shame i had too many beers the day before!1
In full: Definate PB potential but i didn't exactly prepare the best way! Only complaint would be the lack of portaloos, and the awkward security guards in the adjacent shopping centre stopping runners from using the toilets there.
Date of review: August 26, 2008
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