Aldridge 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (120 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Stewart Dyet
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race, 8-9 km long gradual uphill makes it a challenging end to the race
In full: Many thanks to marshalls & organisers for standing in pouring rain
Date of review: June 7, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Steven Shaw 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Cheap on the cost but not the quality
In full: I actually ran the 5k, but from what I could see was excellent marsahalling. You could easily hear the start gun, not too overcrowded. It was my 1st competitive race and I can't wait to have a go again next year.
Loved it!
Date of review: September 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: kennyboy32
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A warm hot day, From 8k onwards hard on legs, well organised
Date of review: June 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Steve Pitt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another fantastic event by ARC
In full: A fantastic day...well organised..great atmosphere...enjoyable in every way...
Loved the memento at the finish.
Also, great to be able to run alongside the marathon legend's Dave and Mac...fantastic.
Thanks to all the marshalls too
Date of review: June 11, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rob lloyd 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: This is a benchmark race, good fun, great course!
In full: Beutiful weather, great organsiation, even the parking was like clockwork, no one has mentioned the endless bananas, apples, red bull & water at the end - the cricket pitch curcuit was great, even the course itself is nice and balanced, no big hauls to worry about.
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Booster
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hills and heat but a splendid event.
In full: First time at the Aldridge 10 k and it's a lovely challenging course even if it's not really a PB course. It was good fun playing Dodge The Fire Engine just after the start! Great finish round the cricket field at the end. Great marshalling and great support from the locals.
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mateusz
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great way to spend a Sunday morning.
In full: A lovely setting for a race. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday morning. No problems at all with parking. It felt very inclusive, with earlier races for children and a 5K race. Didn't hear the starting pistol at all! This was my first 10K and it felt great to be running with other people. A very warm day, 24 degrees, but it didn't bother me too much. Quite undulating, with not too many steep sections. Liked the lap of the cricket field at the end. I have now got the bug and want to do more!
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Andy Walsh 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very good race, well organised and good course
In full: This is the 2nd time I have done this race and I will definitely be back again...It was a killer because of the heat (possible earlier start next year?) but the stewarding was excellent and there was a very good atmosphere. The prize is great as well, and with the reasonable entry cost this race offers great value compared to other races that my club take part in! Well done ARC! :)
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Supertomo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The best race I have done so far!
In full: Many thanks to everyone involved in this race, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Fantastic memento, great support, excellent orgnisation, enjoyable route, lovely day and it was my birthday too.
Will definitely be back next year.
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: velocista
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Outstanding 10K race
In full: Really loved running this 10K, i wasn't chasing my PB on a day like it was, extremely warm day paid ends to that. It was brilliantly organinsed and supported, really good turnout, very good challenging course, i actually enjoyed the last hill as it provided some much needed shade from the sun. Absolute top drawer event and loved the engraved glass momento....well done to Aldridge Running club....to you i salute
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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