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Here's how RW members rated this race (55 votes).

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2004 race reviewed by: iain mackie
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Better Pud Than Last Year !!
In full: What better way to build up to Christmas than this beast! Up, Up, Up then down - Still can't work out which was easier! Fabulous scenery throughout. Could use a water station at some stage. One of my favourite races!
Date of review: December 13, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Lesley Thornton
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Excellent
In full: Run is 5miles of gradual inclines -with some flats inbetween, and from 5 miles is down hill.

The organisation is excellent and all are made welcome, irrespective of experience.

Marshalls are good and encouraging especially on the last hill at 4-5mile mark.

Plenty of refreshments before and after. Its worth doing
Date of review: December 12, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Phillip Stringer
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Very tough going up, easy coming down!
In full: Having read the 2004 revues, I can now confirm that they are pretty accurate. This is a pretty tough 7 miler, uphill for most of the first 4+ miles, downhill the rest. Great scenery and a nice big Christmas Pud at the end. If you want to do something a little more challenging than a Great Run 10K, then try this one!.
Date of review: December 11, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: James Mcloughlin
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: This was my first race and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will definitely do it again next year!
Date of review: December 11, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Keith Craig
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Total ascent 225 metres, mostly in 1st 4 miles with one steep climb of 60m up to the highest point at 4 miles. Glorious scenery helps you forget about the climb. Recommended. 1lb Xmas pud well earned!
Date of review: December 11, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Wiz
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Again a struggle over the hills.
In full: Despite the hills, where even the downhills were a struggle for me, a good race to do.

Well organised and marshalled.

I'll be there next year.
Date of review: December 11, 2005

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2004 race reviewed by: ctg
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Very tough hills but worth it!
Date of review: January 5, 2005

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2004 race reviewed by: Ian Dodds
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Lovely country lanes, uphill to halfway, downhill back to finish. Views of distant hills are stunning, especially on a bright, crisp winter's day.
Date of review: January 4, 2005

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2004 race reviewed by: DanEdwards
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
20%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
40%

In short: Excellent downhill for the last few miles, getting to the top in the 1st place was hard work though
Date of review: December 20, 2004

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2004 race reviewed by: spawny
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: In England's green and pleasant land
In full: What they said!
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Date of review: December 19, 2004

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