Brooks Serpentine New Year's Day 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (31 votes). | 1 to 10 of 19 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2010 (19 votes) | | Overall score | | 93% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 84% | | PB potential | | 86% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 95% | | Value | | 83% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 81% |
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2010 race reviewed by: Ejs1981
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short:
In full: Wondered what I was letting myself in for with the heavy snow on the way up. Not knowing the area it took a while to work out where the registration desk was as there were no signs anywhere! However, Everyone was really friendly and it was well supported by volunteers. Would have been nice to have recieved a token medal and even basic goody bag ie bannana or energy bar after the price of the entry fee. PB potential if weather ok. Got close to mine even in icy conditions.
Date of review: January 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: ab12
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great day, organisation deserves a medal.
In full: Having entered a few events where they decided not to post out numbers and on each occasion it had gone badly wrong with delays I was dubious of Serpentine's decision to follow this method.
My fears were negated completely by the way they organised this and by the sheer number of volunteers to ensure a faultless and efficient process. I would like to say thanks to these volunteers.. there must have been hundreds of you! Well done.
Date of review: January 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Aletta Kennedy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% |
In short: Best way to start a new decade!
In full: This was absolutely worth getting out of bed for early (relatively) on a freezing cold (though bright) New Years Day. Flawless organization, no registration or toilet queues, wonderful and friendly marshals, no bottlenecks at start or finish and a very fast course. The icing on the cake? The PB I wanted. Definitely on the list for 2011 already.
Date of review: January 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: sub ninety
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Perfect way to start the year
In full: This race has become a tradition for me over the years, and it never disappoints. Lovely route, flawless organisation, and just the right number of competitors. Love the hat - much better than another T shirt or medal.
Date of review: January 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: AussieSarah
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race and great hangover cure!
In full: Really enjoyed the race. The weather was fantastic and the marshalls did a great job cheering us on when it was most needed. A great start to 2010.
Date of review: January 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Plissken
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Good enough to compensate for getting up early on a freezing New Year's Day
In full: Well organised race. Very fast route. Lots of bemused tourists. A great start to the year.
Date of review: January 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Dolphin17
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic start to the new year
In full: Firstly a huge thank you to the marshalls, they were so cheerful considering the fact it was freezing cold! A great start to the new year, will be running this again next year. Loved my yellow hat wore it home. Thanks once again for the fantastic organisation.
Date of review: January 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: bob the cabbie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great way to start the New Year
In full: Even though i put on 5 pounds over xmas i still managed to knock 11 secs off my PB. A brilliant well organised event and i will definately do it again next year.
Date of review: January 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: helly d
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: What else were you planning on doing on New Year's Day?
In full: Weather cold but bright which suited me. Organisation flawless (no queues! Start right by the toilets, loads of marshalls). Same route as last year which I like as you get to see more of the park and I got a PB. Can't ask for more (well the hat's rather large but it will keep me warm).
Date of review: January 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Marco Di Franco
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race! Thanks Serpentine!
In full: Perfect way to start the New Year! Great to run in Hyde Park with all the tourists in the crisp weather. Nice and fast and well organised. Definately doing it next year!!
Date of review: January 1, 2010
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