Santa Dash 5KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (116 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Tarmac Runner
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Traveled 100 mile from Birmingham to run 5k ,a little far but a great festive run,realy enjoyed .
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Lee Walker 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: i know its a fun run but distance markers would be nice
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Kevin Yip
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: fun and surreal
In full: Could make the finish a bit more christmas based. the 2005 event had a finish line and snow falling from it when the runners passed.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: JENNIE MCIVER 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great fun run for all the family- 4000 santas is a sight to behold!
In full: This race is more of a fun run than somewhere where you will get a PB. Best to go slow, take your camera and appreciate Liverpool's landmarks.
The sight of over 4000 santa's will get you in the festive mood but be warned it's awful hot running in a felt santa suit!!
The traffic trying to get into Pall Mall car park was slow but smarter runners (myself included!) parked a bit further out (for free!) and walked in, enjoying watching a crowd of Santa's descending into Liverpool while cars full of Santa's queued patiently for the car park.
Seeing uninformed passer-bys look of amusement and the excitement of the crowd really added to the event.
It was a shame that food vendors didn't get in on the act with mince pies and roasted chestnuts but all in all it was a well organised, fun event.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: FetchHomer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Remind yourslef that running is fun!
In full: This is a great morning. A Bagpipe led march to the start followed by 5k of santa suits blowing in the wind like parachutes. Top marks to the big-headed santa with four legs and the santa-stuck-in-the-chimney outfits. Do this race for fun and keep the PB for another day.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Bentleybadger
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A great fun charity event
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Lisa Philpot
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: a complete laugh
In full: little worried at first as only sent 1 out of 4 suits ordered but when got there and found echo building it was quick and friendly to get extra suits and numbers for the kids. we all enjoyed it even my 12 year old (going on 30) daughter well worth getting up early!
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Jeanette Forster
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic atmosphere.
In full: Surely the fact that everyone is wearing a non-wicking felt santa suit 20 times too big should be a good indication that a pb will not happen. Very obviously not a serious race and those who are looking to smash their pb should look elsewhere. Fantastic atmosphere, amazing crowds and will definately be there next year.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Martin Glass
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: An awesome sight to see such a a sea of Santas
In full: I travelled from Manchester (A little early on a Sunday Morning!), but it was so woth it. When I saw the sea of Santa outfits I felt part of an event which epitomised the spirit of the seasons. It was so good to see so many different classes of runners all equalised into one uniform. I hope Liverpool got the record over Las Vegas. I wonder if I was the only Jewish runner!
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: ctg
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Its about fun and raising money! Great day for all the family - who cares where the start/finish point is!!
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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