Belper Rugby Rover 30KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (137 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Matthew Jones 16
 | | 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: One of the best . . .
In full: Ticks all the boxes. . . a great course, superbly marshaled.
Date of review: August 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: mmmm...marmite
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic run!
In full: C'mon Rich, you know you loved it. Without question, one of my favourite (largely) off-road races on the calendar. Great marshalling, very well marked, excellent aid stations (Jelly Babies at everyone!) and an interesting route that manages to include a bit of everything (trail, grass, path, road, woods, hills, flat bits etc) makes for a superb day out. A huge thank you and very well done to the organisers once again. My third time and I'll definitely be back.
Date of review: August 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: richard osullivan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Tough race!
In full: Very enjoyable but tough race. Beats doing a 20 mile on your own!
Date of review: August 16, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: gi
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Ace
Date of review: September 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Matthew Jones 16
| | 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: Fantastic race . . .
In full: I was spectating this year and had a chance to cheer a few mates on. I used this route to prepare for "Race the Train" another good race taking place the same weekend but will be back for the Rugby Rover next year. This is my favorite race of the Summer.
Date of review: August 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: MDE
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good organisation and good value, but what a tough race - if you like stiles, this is the race for you!
Date of review: August 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Melbas
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brilliant!
In full: This is a really enjoyable off roader. It's pretty hilly but the scenery and friendliness make up for the pain!
Date of review: August 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Christopher Limmer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Hehe what a race
In full: My first non road race and i can honestly say that it was and is one of my favourites, plenty of stop starts for steeper climbs and the styles made it as hard on my head to concerntrate on not trippin up as it was on me legs. Well worth doing again if only to actually run as opposed to hobble the last couple of miles.
Date of review: August 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Tom Craggs 2
| | 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: Lovely race, tough in places, good atmosphere
In full: Really enjoyed this race, only my second non road race. It was pretty tough in places, like the first hill and the one back out of the woods after about 14 miles but overall not anywhere near as bad as I was expecting after reading some of the reviews.
Beatufiully scenic and well organised, really friendly too, even those right at the front made time to chat (as they passed me!)
Date of review: August 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: colin smyth
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: tough fun
In full: Great run this. After driving down 100 miles from oop North last year and realising I wouldn't make the start 15 minutes away when I was still in Matlock, I arrived in plenty of time this year and it was well worth it. I think it ranks with the Lakeland trail races. Just as hard, and slippier underfoot. The organisation was 1st rate and everyone was made welcome. Plenty of styles adds to the fun. Apologies to the guy below if I took all the hot water. Thanks Belper.
Date of review: August 18, 2008
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