Chernobyl 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (91 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Michael Escolme
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Pretty good race all in all. Great cause.
In full: Great weather. Well marshalled course. Not many bottlenecks which made the going quite quick. Slight criticisms are that it could have done with some more toilets at the start and I'm not a big fan of mugs as mementos.
Date of review: January 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Wendy Winnard
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Friendly organisers, great response time for numbers..arrived 2 days after I'd sent SAE!
In full: Friendly organisers, great response time for numbers..arrived 2 days after I'd sent SAE! Was ill befor Chrimbo with horrid chest virus and have only been back on me feet 2 weeks so great run for start of my season. Will defo come back in Summer. Looking forward to Blackpool Half Marathon in Feb now. MORE FARTLEK needed
Date of review: January 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Dean Kelsey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent run great day
In full: Good flat scenic course, marker posts clear,
different terrain good atmosphere,
starts at a pub great but lacked route information and toilet facilities poor for the amount of people but i think we coped.
Seving brews at the bar early doors and food after great.Plenty of parking.Overall exellent day out.A must do for all beginners.
Date of review: January 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Steve N
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic organisation and marshalling just like last year, perfect weather for the race too. It might be worth investing in a megaphone for the start next year though!! Thanks a lot to all who turned up to support and I'll definitely be there nex!
Date of review: January 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Bazhsw1
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and for a good cause
In full: It's the third time I have done this race and I managed to get myself a PB today. Due to the rain the night before it was muddier than normal but that makes it more fun in my opinion. I always like to do this because it's local and for a good cause.
Date of review: January 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Miffter
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Good first race of the year
In full: I'd run this one the summer before last, the January version was a lot muddier! I'd forgotten about the hills, but mostly just a slow slog. Good atmosphere, well organised and I'll be taking my souvenir mug to work tomorrow.
Date of review: January 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Christina Wright
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: perfect day for a pb!
In full: This is the 2nd time I have done this race, did it in the summer and enjoyed it so much I was back to try it again. Was just as well organised and marshalled as last time. Managed to do it in 58mins47ish after hoping to crack 1hr, so very pleased. Cant fault this race and will be back in the summer.
Nice to know the money goes to a worthy cause too.
Date of review: January 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: DoctorK
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: If you were gassin you'd have missed the start gun ! As ever though good race, very well marshalled -thanks to everyone -worth doing for the cause alone. Nice to get a mug again this year !
Date of review: January 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: COLIN TOOLE
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Good race, Good marshaling, Good conditions.. A clue to the Start of the race would have been good though !
Date of review: January 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Debbie Mac
| | 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: Great atmosphere, really enjoyed it. Great course very supportive.
In full: Couple of silly but tough hills near the end. Keep something in reserve for this if you are a new runner.
Date of review: January 25, 2009
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