Balfron 10kHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (209 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: AP58
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised car-free rural undulating 10k
In full: Another to add to the well run friendly rural and car-free Scottish races (think Kirkintilloch, Arran, Haddington). Like those enough hills to make it fun and eliminate any PB thoughts.
Date of review: April 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: donaldo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Tough course but keep your head up and look around you; the great scenery will keep you going.
Date of review: April 20, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Lorna Mahoney
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: Great local race for me, never done it before and didn't know what to expect. The hills were definately challenging even though I like the odd one or two in a race (there were more than I thought, or had been told!)A good race to test fitness ability early on in the year and manage pace effectively. Thoroughly enjoyed it and is definately a permanent fixture in my diary. Highly recommended. Thanks to all who helped in the organisation and delivery.
Date of review: April 20, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Robert Anderson 8
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
Date of review: April 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Matt Pickles 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Beautiful course, beautifully organised, see you next year.
Date of review: April 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Nigel Johnson 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Thanks again to the organisational team and all helpers. Fantastic event in a great atmosphere.
Date of review: April 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: richard fanning
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race: closed roads through gentle Stirlingshire hills and great atmosphere.
Date of review: April 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: MichaelM
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Everything about this race, its organisers and supporters is first class.
Date of review: April 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Baza
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Whoever told me before hand that this race was flat - was telling me 'porkie pies'!!
In full: A very well organised event, at the time I said I'd not do it again, in hindsight I'll probably be back next year! A t-shirt & medal amongst other stuff in the G-bag, 2 water stops, a piper, good support, great photos(just looked through them), lots on offer at the finish, a good DJ & someone constantly on the PA letting folk know whats happening. And good on "No 1" for starting, running, in under an hour too and presenting, well done lass. Big thanks to all involved :-)
Cheers
Barry D
Carnegie Harriers
Date of review: April 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: robert mccoll
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: Ran the Balfron 10k for the first time and what can i say. If you've never don't it then get on those running shoes and do this great race.
Everyone that was involved from the people that gave you your number to the kids that were passing out the water and scooshing you with it also if you asked, to the Compere at the start to the piper at the half way point, to the people of Balfron and the visitors that gave everyone person running massive encouragement all me and my partner can say is THANK YOU.
This race was beautiful in scenery but also a test to which added to it. The preparation of this race was superb and to the race oraganiser and the sponors ,'take your hats of and have a drink' you were tremendous. ' Will my partner and i run this next year? As Noel Edmonds say Deal or No Deal. I will be Dealing this in my calender and to every other runner ' deal' yourselves in to. THANKS BALFRON
Date of review: April 18, 2011
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