Belper Rugby Rover 30KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (137 votes). | 1 to 10 of 11 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2009 (11 votes) | | Overall score | | 100% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 36% | | Atmosphere | | 85% | | Organisation | | 85% | | Value | | 93% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 62% |
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2009 race reviewed by: David Limmer
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 3rd year running I've done it. Not found anythingelse like I did Challengging but plenty of friendly support
Date of review: August 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Duncan Sadler
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: One of the best
In full: Great race, great scenery, some tough hills in the woods + some narrow stiles to squeeze through \/ !
Fantastic organisation - my 3rd time + will be back next yr.
Only negative is the queue at the gate near the start
Date of review: August 17, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: leedsflyer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hope to be back next year!
In full: The event was well organised and marshalled. A bit of everything in terms of terrain. The last of couple of miles were a bit boring and seem to go on forever.
Date of review: August 17, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: BirminghamOwl
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hardest but most enjoyable race in years
In full: Some of the best scenery in the UK with a bit of everything but tough as nails in places. I was glad not to race but use it as a training run. Beats the hell out of pounding the streets.
Date of review: August 17, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Kevin Taylor
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough but rewarding off road fix of the highest order
In full: Whether you are using this as training, are a regular to trail/fell running or just wanting a change from road-running this race will take some beating. So friendly too, with people chatting away on route, people with dogs and other runners holding gates open for you. A great antidote to pace obsessed road racing.
Date of review: August 17, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Darren Potter
| | 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: Great race - 5th time and I'll be back next year
Date of review: August 17, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mike Hawes
| | 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: Fantastic hilly fun !
In full: A wonderful hilly XC round the derby hills - I loved the countryside and may have gone quicker had I not been admiring the veiws!
Date of review: August 17, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: fasterthanatortoise
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent, again
In full: Almost can't fault this. Excellent event. My only one comment to consider would be to add another water station if possible.
Date of review: August 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Matthew Jones 16
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: One of the best . . .
In full: Ticks all the boxes. . . a great course, superbly marshaled.
Date of review: August 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: mmmm...marmite
| | 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: Fantastic run!
In full: C'mon Rich, you know you loved it. Without question, one of my favourite (largely) off-road races on the calendar. Great marshalling, very well marked, excellent aid stations (Jelly Babies at everyone!) and an interesting route that manages to include a bit of everything (trail, grass, path, road, woods, hills, flat bits etc) makes for a superb day out. A huge thank you and very well done to the organisers once again. My third time and I'll definitely be back.
Date of review: August 16, 2009
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