Ridgeway Challenge 86.5Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (21 votes). | 1 to 6 of 6 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2008 (6 votes) | | Overall score | | 100% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 53% | | Atmosphere | | 97% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 93% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 63% |
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2008 race reviewed by: LucyG
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A gem of an ultra
In full: Excellent, no-seams organisation. Checkpoint crews couldn;t do enough for us, particularly a generous chap at Swindon who gave me his own apple! Very welcome also were the tea, buns and grapes at Swyncombe. A supreme effort by the crews at Goring and Burydown who ran two very slick fast-food joints (OK so they happen to be my own club-mates!). Do this race - even if you hate ultras but love picnics!
Date of review: September 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: mr f
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Superb organisation
In full: A really fantastic and challenging ultra.
Superb organisation and checkpoints, a real pleasure to participate in.
Didnt manage to complete it this year due to picking up an injury, but I definitly intend to return and try again!
Date of review: August 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Jonathan Venning 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: What an experience uplifting loved every minute.
In full: First time for me the first day was excellent with great views excellent support to Goring and halfway. The night stretch was wet but the checkpoints marvellous, running down from Barbury Castle to Avebury in the morning light mist and rain fantastic. Organisation superb a must do for all ultra runners/joggers/walkers.
Date of review: August 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: RunAwayKJ
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great run, excellent organisation, superb support.
In full: The Ridgeway was exceptionally challenging this year due to the weather. Organisation as usual was excellent and the check point support, food and encouragement outstanding. Many thanks to the TRA and supporting running clubs. Unforgettable.
Date of review: August 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Pedro Vamos
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic organisation. Great atmosphere. Will be doing it again next year
Date of review: August 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Michael G
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic ultra
In full: Puts all other comments about volunteers into perspective when you have checkpoints manned, and freindly by teams from local running clubs, mostly overnight and in some very exposed loactions - great for beginners a s long as you've done a marathon before. MANY THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED
Date of review: August 24, 2008
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