Barnsley 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (185 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Scott Wilson 7
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent 10km
In full: After 3 years away from the running scene in Barnsley, returned to my old training ground of Royston. An excellent course, the hills are great. Dont change to a borin flat course, plenty of them about. Well orgainised and well done to Binney for keepin everyone in check at the start. Will be back next year.
Date of review: November 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: RACHEL LOCKLEY
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Very pleasant race!
In full: I'd read the reviews and was concerned the 'undulations' would be too much for me, as a relative beginner. But, no need to worry - this is a really great run - I thoroughly enjoyed it! It does have the feel of a village event but there are obviously runners from all over the north (I'd travelled from Rochdale). And please, next year give the poor starter a megaphone - it's been mentioned before and i'll mention it again, unless your stood within 15 feet of him at the start, you ain't hearing nothing. It was a disappointment there was no water at the end (i'd finished in 54 minutes and had 200m odd behind me!) but this was no great issue personally. All in all i'd definately return next year but can the organisers try and re-route to avoid the coking plant. It really does stink!!
Date of review: November 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: spuddywag
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First time doing this race and will be back next year. Roads were good and very nice to run on, no major hills but a few challenging inclines, at the start and then around 5 miles. All in all a very good race for all runners
Date of review: November 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: fasterthanatortoise
| | 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: Great race, as always. Please make chips easier next year.
In full: Done this now for 3 consecutive years and it was very good again. Helped by nice weather. My only comment would be to change the chips; they were very fiddly. Otherwise, good stuff.
Date of review: November 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: PhilMac
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fairly flat with chip timing
Date of review: November 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: James 1986
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I got a PB!!!
In full: Pretty decent race, not too flat but the downhills mean a PB is possible. A pretty long hill from miles 4.5-6 with then a quick downhill and field section to finish on. Marshalling good, all run on the road with many people in sight all of the time.
Date of review: November 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Neilypops
| | 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: Hills hills hills, well, three of them anyway!!
In full: My first 10k. very enjoyable, although it was hard going in places. I was on for breaking the hour, untill those two pesky hills at the end!!!!
Date of review: November 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Nuddypants
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Super Duper
In full: This was the first time i have done this race and i really enjoyed it.
Date of review: November 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: faye waring
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Was a good first event
In full: This was my first run and only decided to run it the night before, thanks to my brother, might have backed out though if i'd seen all them hills, lol. Really enjoyed the race though and would do it again next year!
Date of review: November 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: JOHN ARMITAGE 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: VERY GOOD - IT WAS NY FIRST RACE - ENJOYED IT
Date of review: November 17, 2008
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