Datchet Dash 10K at Dorney LakeHere's how RW members rated this race (161 votes). | 1 to 10 of 18 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2009 (18 votes) | | Overall score | | 87% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 68% | | PB potential | | 92% | | Atmosphere | | 64% | | Organisation | | 89% | | Value | | 79% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 86% |
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2009 race reviewed by: girly
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Dull, but Flat as a pancake!
In full: 2010 race. I've done a few races round this lake - it can be dull, but a good crowd makes it better - and we had that. Pacers this year, but I lost them early on. It is flat as a pancake, which is fabulous.
Date of review: July 16, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: DiscoJo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, and good facilities
In full: Really enjoyed this as i got a PB, well organised, very relaxed and having access to the clubhouse was nice beforehand as well.
Date of review: June 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: JessyB
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: June 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: surreystrider
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well Organised
Date of review: June 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mr. K.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Just as good as last year but without the sun
In full: Second time of entering this event, and it was just as good. Good organisation, good support from the marshals & good number of helpers at the (3) water stops. The 3 different pacers was a nice touch - something for most runners to aim for. Nice support on the way through the line. Afterwards a good goodie bag & very nice medal. Still the course if you want a PB. Good car parking & baggage storage. Results on-line shortly afterwards. Would like to see an actual start time rather than a gun time. Great event - roll on next year.
Date of review: June 8, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Richard Boardman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Perfectly organised and very fast in the right conditions
In full: Love Dorney as a venue. It's flat, fast and closed to traffic. A bit open to the wind which slowed things a little on Sat. Perfectly organised, nice goody bag (I haven't had Love Hearts in a while). Great value.
Date of review: June 8, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Rick Gonzalez
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Second time I've done this race and will look forward to coming back again next year.
In full: Excellent event. Organisation was good and it was nice to have the pacemakers back again. Marshalls were encouraging and the weather was spot on for a 10K.
Date of review: June 8, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: JohnFol
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: More for PBs than the pleasure
In full: Logistics were better organised than previous Dorney events (so well done) and frequency of water was good. Agree with comments about the quality of the medal and the sweets were good.
The venue (on a non-windy day) is ideal for PBs but in terms of scenery for more casual runners it could do with variety. Not sure I could do a half marathon on this course.
1 comment about the placing of marshalls. They were well placed for each turn, manned the car park and water stations really well, but 1 or 2 more on the long 2.5 km straights would have been welcome.
Date of review: June 8, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jimo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Incredibly flat, defo PB course.
In full: Well very easy to find and well signposted. Plenty of car park space. Enered late but there was no problem picking up my number/chip. Organisation throughout the day can't be faulted. The course itself scenery wise is very exciting but it's perfect for a pb, 3 water stations which is plenty for a 10K. Good race.
Date of review: June 8, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Flying Pig
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fast and well organised
In full: Pacemakers were a nice touch and a good idea for a course that is PB friendly.
Date of review: June 8, 2009
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