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Elmbridge 10K

Here's how RW members rated this race (94 votes).

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The big picture 2010 (7 votes)
Overall score
 
86%
How many would do it again?
 
93%
 
Details:
Scenery
 
69%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
71%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
77%
Beginner-friendliness
 
83%
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2010 race reviewed by: Rodney McCulloch
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Nice course, excellent organisation and marshalling, good value for money
In full: I would rate this race right up there with any other I've done before, in terms of doing a fast time, clear signalling and overall organisation.

Registration pre-race was well structured, I think there were at least 4 queues depending on your name in the alphabet to help ease any congestion. Based at the Xcel Centre in Walton, runners could leave gear in a locker for a £1 deposit, toilets and changing area were also available.

The route was very straightforward and there were clear km markers for every km, as well as a drinks station at halfway. Excellent medal at the finish to reward your efforts and results were online very quickly post-race.

Will definitely make this my annual flagship 10k, well done to all at Elmbridge Road Runners for making this event happen.
Date of review: August 10, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Jane Bloore
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Great fast flat no hastle race
Date of review: August 8, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Lord Bamber
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Nice Medal, Great PB Chance, Scenery, Only thing missing - MORE TOILETS
In full: Good organisation - Tick
Nice medal - Tick
Great PB chance - Tick (well down to you really)
Scenery - Tick
Bold Kilo markers easy to see - Tick
Friendly, encouraging Marshall's doing their job - Tick
Atmosphere which should appeal to novices, intermediates & Sonia O'Sullivan Tick
Facilities - Good use of the sports centre, works well
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT - MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS.

In case that hasn't sunk in

MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS MORE TOILETS

Its organised by runners who must know the need for sufficient toilets at these kind of events, how much would it eat into the funds to get sufficient portaloos?

Despite this, its one of my all time favourite 10ks and is on my annual calendar now.
Date of review: August 1, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Richard Guest 4
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: great race - shame there weren't more toilets !!
In full: very impressed with the course, and the organization was excellent, but as with last year's race, the queue for the toilets in the Leisure Centre was pretty long - there didnlt seem to be anywhere else to go !!
How about some portaloos next year?
Date of review: July 26, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: medic one
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: its an ok race
In full: The course is v good and thou i did'nt perform as i should but this is the first time i have done this race since 2004
Date of review: July 25, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Darren Woods 2
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Well Organised Flat 10k which is a quick run
In full: Enjoyable run and fast flat course and a lovely medal definitely would do it again
Date of review: July 25, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: miss slow
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Good value, well run, friendly organisers & nice medal, I'll be back!
Date of review: July 25, 2010

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