Orpington 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (136 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Christopher P.
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very enjoyable - great fun run
In full: Excellent race again this year - having to queue to get through gates and wait to cross the road makes this a non PB race but that detracts nothing from the charm of the event. Getting a key ring as a memento was a little bit diappointing though. Overall a great event though and one not to be missed
Date of review: June 24, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Nina Pinkerton
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I found this a challenging course, lots of hills which I loathe, but a very picturesque route through woods and across open fields, good for the soul. I'll be back to improve my time
Date of review: June 24, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Martin Morley 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, well marshalled, friendly, good all round
In full: A hard challenging race but so well organised and marshalled with very friendly atomosphere. One to take the kids to with races for them as well
Date of review: June 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: hopalng
| | 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: Will be back next year
In full: I cannot really opt out of this one the race passes my flat at the 2 km mark! This is definately a summer race, who would want to squelch your way through High Elms in the winter! Maybe some of the kilometre markings were out of position,but overall a great morning. And, it is great to be able to jog to the start.
Date of review: June 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: NIGEL KENT
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great to be part of a lovely inclusive atmosphere.
Date of review: June 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ian Gowing 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: More hilly than you think!
Date of review: June 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Cuffs
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Slow start but very enjoyable race
In full: Get to the front of the crowd at the start if you want a good time as it's pretty slow down the single file in the woods but it's a very attractive course with extremely friendly marshals. Definitely one to put in the calendar as part of your training but save your PB efforts for another race.
Date of review: June 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Birdypie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very pretty 10k
In full: Quite unusual to have a 10k all off road and I really enjoyed it. There are afew challenging hills though so not the place to hunt for a PB. Well organised and marshalled throughout.
Date of review: June 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: T B
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: nice course, great organisation, memento not great
In full: Friendly family event, nice course, well and friendly marshalled, nice atmosphere, I preferred to have received a T-shirt then the little key ring with no date or inscription on it.
Date of review: June 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Jezza_B
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The organisation is superb - agree with Jon that the burgers are great (and so were the ice creams ). But I also love the things like the race announcer having something intereting to say about so many of the runners as they come up to finish line,
Date of review: June 23, 2008
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