Darent Valley 10k  Here's how RW members rated this race (220 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Ralph Ralph
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: April 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: NV
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough course, well organised enjoyable race
Date of review: April 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Lisa E
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A challenging but rewarding run..very enjoyable!!
In full: Very friendly marshalls all the way round. Not sure about putting the cameraman at the toughest location of the route. Very picturesque, great weather, definately hoping to come back and do it again next year!
Date of review: April 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Ian Russell 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My first time at this event and I'll definately be back!
In full: A fantastic event with beautiful scenery. I knocked 1 minute off my PB despite having a foot injury so the course is fast. Will definately be back for more next year.
The only constructive criticism - why not use tape to narrow the line up area so you don't have a pinch point just after the start?
Date of review: April 18, 2010
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2008 race reviewed by: Nick Troon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice race and well planned.
In full: Bit of road with some nice countryside well worth a visit.
Date of review: September 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Paul Meader 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
Date of review: April 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: William J Burr
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Early start welcome, a good workout before breakfast! Lovely run.
In full: The early start worked out well. Arrived in fear of the hill at 7k and did find it a bit of a challange but even so managed a PB!! Lovely scenery.
Date of review: April 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Andy Blackwell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Awesome race. Tough Hills
Date of review: April 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Craig Smith 14
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Some amazing scenary along route,
In full: A very nice run with a few slight slopes to add to the challenge. Route takes you past a Roman Villa, a castle and through a hop farm, with 1k off-road, a wonderful varied race, with great organisation and a great atmosphere with plenty of encouragement along the route.
My only complaint would be the need for a few more toilets too avoid the crazy queues just before the start!
Date of review: April 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lucy Shillingford
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, would do it all over again!
In full: I read about the hills and was honestly dreading it! I managed a PB (only by 2 mins, but still!) which surprised me as I hate hills!! Lovley routes through gorgeous countryside and friendly marshalls! Thanks!
Date of review: April 21, 2009
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