Goring 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (103 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Tracy LeBrun
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Friendly, Hilly, but not a great finish.
In full: The weather was ideal for race day, though recent rain made the off road sections really muddy. The start line was really confusing, with so many people tripping over each other to get from the scout hut to the road, but once we got going the herd spread out nicely, and the scenery was lovely. My one frustration was the finish. Despite friendly and helpful marshalls, the finish ended along a very narrow alley that forced us to run single file. I ended up in a slow queue of 5 runners, and couldn't pass. So rather than finishing strong, I was stumbling around the final corner fighting to move faster. That being said, there was some significant road works in the area, so I understand that this affected the course. I would come back, but pray for a better route next year.
Date of review: February 27, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Martin Plank 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: an excellent varied race with inclines, declines, staights, bends mostly on but some off road.
In full: Agree with other commentators about loos etc but most worrying was that having looked at the results I appear to have managed a sex change during the race and in my new form wasn't able to record a time worth noting!
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Nicola Fyfe
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: An Undulating Challenge!
In full: This was my first 10k and I really enjoyed it! Coming from flat East Anglia, the hills were a real challenge, I think undulating was a bit of an underestimate! The support was good and the scenery was really nice which helped take my mind off the hills!
My only suggestions for improvement would be a few more loos (I queued for 20 mins) and some guidance on where to start for different paces(I overtook a lot of people and I'm not particularly fast). Perhaps starting the race 50m further forward would stop the congetion between the scout hall and the start line.
Having said this, I appreciate how much hard work goes into organising a race, so well done to the organisers as despite these things I really enjoyed myself and will definitely be back next year!
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: sard
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: not a great start to the running calender for me
In full: Having read reviews already posted I don't think I can add a great deal more .Very dissapointing this year ,start -too crowded, finish too chaotic,even a bit dangerous in places ,I had a tangle of legs at 2kish and just managed to catch a girl from falling -circumstances beyond the organizers control I know -I'll return ..but only for the original course
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Trusty
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great scenery, challenging hills but friendly atmosphere
In full: Marshelling to car parks and during the race was great, unfortunately the start was a bit messy with not enough loos causing long queues and not enough space to line up!! the lane up over the start hill wasn't good as people were tripping over each other but once you got past the first kilometre the race is brilliant with great views and challenging hills. The finish was disappointing and not clearly marked as you came to the bottom of the hill but I realise the organisers were having to cope with a changed route this year.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Cliff Hilton
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Bad start and bad finish. Middle bit was testing
In full: Given this years race restrictions due to bridge works, the organisers were under obvious pressure to carve out a half decent race. Both the start and finish were far from ideal and sections of what was really a multi terrain course were marred by soft ground and mud. I may comeback but only if the race reverts back to its original format.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: muppetboy
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 20 minute queue for loo, awful start...
In full: Not enough loos... start was terrible, couldn't breathe for fist 3-4k!!!! However it's good value and friendly, hills were a good challenge! Will do it again.
Date of review: February 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Andy Smerdon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging undulations, but good scenery.
Date of review: February 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: andyp
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great scenery, friendly and a nice medal.
In full: I enjoyed the race but the biggest problem was the start with so many people walking up the hill after less than 1K had been run.
Most of the route was very scenic (apart from the Pig Pens!) and I would challenge myself on this course again.
Date of review: February 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Well I tried
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Friendly atmosphere, Great scenery. Challenging course. Well marshalled. Felt like a herded sheep for first 2 kms. Underfacilitated (need more loos).
Date of review: February 25, 2007
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