Devizes 10kHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (91 votes). | 1 to 10 of 15 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2009 (15 votes) | | Overall score | | 76% | | How many would do it again? | | 97% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 69% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 65% | | Organisation | | 79% | | Value | | 79% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 69% |
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2009 race reviewed by: BDC
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brilliant!
In full: A lot hillier than I'd expected, the 2nd Km in particular but overall it was a good race, the marshalling and organisation was exceptional. Extremly friendly! Would recomend for beginners (I am one and I survived) but only if your prepared for some hill running.
Date of review: April 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mud Snorkeller
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Take the rough with the smooth
In full: Friendly and course undulates enough at the beginning to get your legs going. Poor marshalling at end (entry lane to football club) and finished runners and supporters not paying attention made it difficult to finish well. I know we were told it was not traffic free, generally ok, but the driver of the small red car insisting on driving through the entire pack in the first km - where were they when the brains were handed out? A way of dealing with this would have been good. Grotty last few km through housing felt like we were just making up distance. But otherwise friendly, well supported, good cakes, lovely scenery (first half).
Date of review: March 24, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: The Doctor
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Plenty of Up but enough DOWN to be fun as well. Brilliantly organised!
In full: Had a mare of a run because of a tummy bug but the event was terrific. The climb up monument hill was challenging but the course was pretty benevolent after that. Definitely do it agin.
Date of review: March 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Side Show
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lots of stewards - thanks for your efforts. Hills/scenery at start made for a good mixed run.
Date of review: March 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Julie Doran
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very enjoyable as there was a nice mix of people and abilities, as it was challenging for me
Date of review: March 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: John Painting
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly scenic first half, flat dullish second half
In full: More hills than I expected and very cold wind. But I got a PB by some miracle! Friendly and well organised, lots of marshalls and a nice atmosphere. Huge selection of cakes at the end so this race gets my vote of approval.
Date of review: March 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: crazilegs
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A hilly start with a flat finish
In full: A good race for all abilities. The first k out into the wiltshire countryside is down hill, (which I ran too quickly!), but the second is all uphill (a big hill) it then undulates untill the six k marker after which it is flat and a little dull as your running around a housing estate.
Excellent marshalling but it is a shame it doesnt take around the more scenic parts of Devizes.
Date of review: March 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Karen FD
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: I enjoyed it and will do it again.PB !
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Rijo Blaze
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: challenging first 6, with 3 climbs then easy final 4 if your legs keep up
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Barry B
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised enjoyable race
In full: Nice course if a bit hilly to begin with, I managed a PB(maybe the training is working). Well organised by the club who had to cope with road works etc - thanks Devizes Running Club - see you next year.
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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