Belper Rugby Rover 30KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (137 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: fasterthanatortoise
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very tough after overnight rain. Well worth a go, though.
In full: Very efficient - thanks to Belper Rugby and its marshalls. It would be good if a 5th water station could be added, after the one at 22km. Jellies and fudge made nice touches at the stations. Nice to have a beer on the rugby club decking when finished. This race is well worth doing but, be warned, it is tough. The overnight rain made some stretches stickier than they might otherwise have been.
Date of review: August 17, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Cathy Faughey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Wow! A brilliant introduction to cross country/multi-terrain - fabulous atmosphere.
In full: Am still buzzing. Was a little apprehensive before the race as I'd heard its v v tough but I so enjoyed it - so many different terrains and views that its impossible to get bored! Meeting a grumpy bull made for an interesting extra!!
Date of review: August 22, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Darren Potter
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Third time running but this event just gets better! Fantastic scenary, great atmosphere plus the weather was perfect for running - diary for 2008
Date of review: August 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Claire Calladine
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging course, very well organised with friendly marshalls.
In full: This was my first off road event, so I found it extremly challenging.
The scenery was fantastic, the course was well marked out and the marshalls were great. I found that the other runners were all very friendly and supportive too.
However my thighs are killing me and I am struggling to walk down the stairs without going backwards!
Date of review: August 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jane Riley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well marked, friendly atmosphere, challenging terrain
Date of review: August 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Anthea Page
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough but with plenty of highs (literally and figuratively!).
In full: I'm proud to be from Belper - this race route shows the beauty of the area. (Don't let Tesco ruin it!!! see www.batsfusive.co.uk.) The organisation was excellent, water/marshalls great. A bit more pre-publicity around Belper and showing the route might encourage a few more locals out in support along the way (in the four or five places reasonably accessible by road); my husband was one of only a handful cheering people round. The photographer deserves a cheer too, with his pics available to download free providing even further value for money. Will definitely be doing it next year.
Date of review: August 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Road Running Reggie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Groovy Tour of Derwent Valley. Nice Sortie into Shining Cliff Wood to boot.
In full: 9.95 out of 10. Only downside was the long wait for the presentations as the recipients had to wait a very long time for their trophies, which after running 30K isn't good. Also for £10, you'd expect a slightly better range of prizes!!
Everything else, especially the marshalling, route marking and craic were fantastic. Well done BRUFC.
Date of review: August 20, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: heavytreader
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough race,well organised and well worth the trip
In full: This race really is as described, hilly, multi-terrain & 30K!! However, excellent organisation, route markers and marshalls made for a great trip out. I used this as a training run and boy do I know I've run it! Found it tough in parts but felt brilliant at the finish, even the cold showers couldn't dampen my spirits. Will be back next year and will spread the word about this excellent race. Well Done Belper Rugby Club.
Date of review: August 20, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Matthew Jones 16
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging terrain and tough, but extremely rewarding and fun . . .
In full: . . . .the antithesis of running on a tred mill. My first race at this distance and I found it great in every sense, friendly, well organised, great scenery . . .
A definite a race for your diary
This is also great event for walkers and I surprised there weren’t more.
Date of review: August 20, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: thesteadygroove
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very tough, but well worth it, you feel like you have achieved something when you finish.
Date of review: August 20, 2007
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