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London Santa Run

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (250 votes).

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2009 race reviewed by: Glenn Mason
Overall score
 
40%
Would you do it again?
 
No
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
20%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

Date of review: December 5, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Bibster
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
40%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Good fun in the sun
In full: Good, flat course but as commented medal collection at the end could have been better. Impressive seeing so many Santa's in Battersea Park :-)
Date of review: December 5, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Eddie Murphy 1
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: 2009 events are briiliant
Date of review: December 5, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Laverne Lewis 2
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
40%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Nice idea shame about the pricing and the promised treat at the end
In full: It's a good concept and everyone had fun but I'm not sure it justifies £21 entry fee. Baggage deposit/collection was not great but better than a free for all. Not sure why they thought it was a good idea to have chip collection immediately after the finish line, and where was the smoothie?

Next year why not have a premium (sponsored) outfit say at £10 more? - Santa leggings and long sleeve tunic / top. The felt is uncomfortable (too warm), swallowed half the beard, a better (even if cheap) runner's outfit makes more sense and is less wasteful, as people would keep it at the end and could provide publicity for the organisers, charity and sponsors if branded, rather than filling all the park bins.
Date of review: December 5, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: chiehchien Lee
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Hilarious and friendly, the race marshalls, runners and spectators are all very supportive and kept the race going so fast. I was surprised the race finished so soon. will definitely do it again
Date of review: December 5, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: mikee w
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: well done yet again to the 209 team !
Date of review: December 5, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: 1step2far
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: I've done it every year from the start and this year didnt disapoint!
Date of review: December 5, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Frances Light
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Great fun, good location, really enjoyed it, will sign up for next year's!
Date of review: December 5, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: andy4wfc
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: A ho ho whole lot of festive fun!
Date of review: December 5, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Niki Kane
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Sparkly day, beautiful park and 2000 very enthusiastic Santas, super way to spend a Satuday morning in December !
In full: Really enjoyed th race, very well run and efficient although at the finish it took a while to collect water,bars and very shiny chunky medal. The course was very flat so P.B material if you could muster up the energy wearing a very "warm" santa suit. Marshalls were good, public was rather surprised to see so many Father Christmases plodding along in the sunshine, supportive, never the less. Wore my suit all the way home on bus and tube !!!! Great run for beginners.
Date of review: December 5, 2009

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