Stanwick Lakes Pumpkin 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (30 votes). | 1 to 2 of 2 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2011 (2 votes) | | Overall score | | 60% | | How many would do it again? | | 75% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 90% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 30% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 70% |
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2011 race reviewed by: James Y
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: So much potential, so much disappointment
In full: Sent the wrong way, water stops not actually placed on the track, pre-race build up non-existant, expensive, etc.
Seems just like a money making scheme to me, plenty of people there and we paid, what, £20 each? But so much potential, I really hope they learn and improve from this.
I must agree with the person previous to me, the lad on the long straight was very good, encouring me and everyone else everytime we passed him; he must've been bored out of his skull but didn't show it.
Date of review: October 31, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Amanda Boldy
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not sure what the money is spent on but it is pretty...
In full: Arrived early which was good as it meant I got a parking space but was disappointed to learn there was only 3 toilets for everyone (one of which had no toilet paper) until the cafe area opened closer to 09:20 (even though there was workers in there) all races started together which wasn't a problem but no one seemed to know what they were doing as the megaphone wasn't working so we couldn't hear the man at the start over the barking of all of the dogs (there were people with dogs running as well which was nice) Once we got going the route was lovely however could have done with a few more marshals in places and perhaps friendlier ones as most I saw didn't even acknowledge you - I had to pull out at 7.5 miles as I was not well and they didn't even ask if I was ok) however there was a lovely lad at the long straight and the lad at the road crossing section were both lovely and full of encouragement so they should be thanked.
Race was expensive for what it was I think as there was only a medal at the finish and cups of water rather than bottles. Also the winners only got a pumpkin so not sure where the money all went? Saying this however I have entered for the Santa run (exactly the same route) as I like the location and want to finish it this time. Still smarted a little at the cost though.
Date of review: October 31, 2011
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