Avebury 8Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (74 votes). | 1 to 10 of 11 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2007 (11 votes) | | Overall score | | 89% | | How many would do it again? | | 86% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 82% | | PB potential | | 47% | | Atmosphere | | 76% | | Organisation | | 89% | | Value | | 87% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 76% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Trigirl 1979
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: very harde but very enjoyable
In full: the organisation was great ad i really enjoyed this my first ever xc race
Date of review: November 27, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Anne Brackstone
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mudtastic!
In full: Extremely muddy and wet running challenge. My first trail run, had no idea what to expect, except for tons of mud, and I have to say I was not disappointed! Thanks to the bloke who saved me from slipping over!! I'll be back next year, definately, with me mates..Hoorah!!
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Ashley Carkeet
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Muddy, stoney, challenging, etc
In full: Everything you would expect in a race of this kind, shoes which weighed 6lbs half way around the course!! My first time and would defo do it again. Well organised
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: hilary o'shea
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: One of the few real XC races with plenty of mud but no bottlenecks and a wonderful downhill final mile
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Batemanjs@aol.com
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Best kept secret in the West. A great run, superb organisation tell your friends! (but not everbody)
Date of review: November 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: medic one
| | 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: superb race
In full: nice race especially the MUD coming back for more next year, this was my first multiterrain (XC) of the season.
Date of review: November 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: kay 1
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: hard work as mud was very heavy on shoes!!
In full: was better last year as at least the mud was not stickey and heavy on your shoes. well done again to marlborough another well organised race. see you next year
Date of review: November 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Michelle Leighton
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hard going, especially once fallen over!!
In full: Very well organised,well done to Marlborough Running Club. Special thanks to the marshall that helped with my left leg at mile 6. Although a great fun race, I think I will stick to the roads in future!
Date of review: November 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Phil Henley 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race
In full: Tough, undulating course with a good mix under foot. Enough puddles to keep me happy.
Date of review: November 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: banjolah
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: If you want to run in a straight line - forget it!
In full: Quite a slog in one or two places, but definitely a great run for getting out there and getting muddy! I hear we had it easy this year...
Date of review: November 25, 2007
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