Benfleet 15Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (221 votes). | 1 to 10 of 28 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture 2009 (28 votes) | | Overall score | | 90% | | How many would do it again? | | 96% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 72% | | PB potential | | 41% | | Atmosphere | | 82% | | Organisation | | 91% | | Value | | 94% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 59% |
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2009 race reviewed by: sharon bannister
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: luv it, muddier the better and this year it was. Fab and friendly marshalls, very encouraging
Date of review: February 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Spokey42
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: It's different!
In full: Very challenging. Well organised and well marshalled.
Date of review: February 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: The Strider
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Benfleet 15 great race - muddy, wet, slippy, great marshalls,
In full: This has to be one of those races to do before you die. It's hard, well not really, if you go off at a sensible pace then it is fun. I enjoyed running through the mud, puddles, running along the downs and just having a good chat with my team mates. Sorry to the Benfleet chaps for splashing them, but we Billericay Boys don't mind a bit of water!! Great race, brilliant organisation, love this years water features, and the t-shirt - well one of the best I have got from a race. Beginners who have done some distance runs will enjoy this change from pounding the roads. But don't worry about PB's this is not a fast course if the weather is bad! Can the Orion 15 beat it for mud..... can't wait to find out, bring it on. Thanks to all from Benfleet who turned out to help and make it a brilliant day. See you next year. Oh and thanks to the ladies who made a very nice tea for me before the race, and superb coffee after the race. The showers were hot and plentiful and not the usual trickle. 14 out of 10
Date of review: January 28, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: reikirabbit
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Knee Deep in Clay Unmissable Extravaganza
Date of review: January 28, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Carol Green
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Bloody Brilliant !!!
In full: Great Race, well organised, muddy & fun. Friendly marshalls, good tea/cakes & great technical T-shirt. First time doing this - will definately be doing this again. It's not easy due to the muddy bits, but its fun & friendly.
Date of review: January 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Bob !
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A perfect build up race for any spring Marathon
In full: My second time of doing this, and surprisingly considering the conditions I actually got round quicker this time.
I chose to run in road shoes as opposed to studs, as most of the terrain is pretty solid (road & sea wall) and didn't fancy running 15 miles with zero cushioning. This decision did make the 2 miles coming up to Leigh station and the little section after a little tricky.
But, great fun, and if I'm doing a spring marathon next year I'll be back!
Date of review: January 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Matt Fraser
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: In my top 2 15 mile off road events.
In full: Actually I only know of 2, the other being the Thanet Quicksand 15. Benfleet is easier on the legs, although very challenging - even getting to the start proved hazardous for some. Well marshalled, friendly and a very well facilitated race hq.
Date of review: January 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: mowzer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great fun - this is what running is all about!
In full: Congratulations to Benfleet for putting on a perfect event. Really tough and certainly challenging, but those fantastic marshalls kept us going with their encouragement. Mud, mud, glorious mud..... back next year!
Date of review: January 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ginger N
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Slip and slide.....
In full: The weather consipired to make the conditions really tough - mud, rain and wind. Despite this the course was fantastic and had abit of assult course feel as I hurdled a style to then scramble up a clay field wearing road shoes! Great organisation, motivating marshalls (well done for standing out there so long) and a cool T-shirt as well. I will be back.
Date of review: January 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Deadliest
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A Multi-terrain race with a difference, well worth the experience
Date of review: January 26, 2009
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