Runner's World Trailblazer - Forest of Dean 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (46 votes). | 1 to 10 of 19 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2011 (19 votes) | | Overall score | | 89% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 86% | | PB potential | | 69% | | Atmosphere | | 79% | | Organisation | | 92% | | Value | | 74% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 86% |
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2011 race reviewed by: Rachel*Sarah
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great organisation and loved the freebies!!
Date of review: October 2, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Sue Deane 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent beginner race - but alittle pricey!
In full: This was my first trail race and really enjoyed the experience. Brilliant for first timers like me.
I am used to running 10K and Half Marathon road races, so didn't really know what to expect on a trail race. But with my new pair of 'trail' trainers, I am definately hooked and will be doing more!
Great organisation, plenty of parking, registering was really smooth, quick and simple (no long queues), fab warm-up and great T-Shirt and Goody bag to come away with.
Only thing I will say it is a little pricey and I'm not sure whether I would do it again for that reason.
Date of review: May 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Andrewprod
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A grand day out
In full: Extremely well organised (I was obviously too slow to be aware of the whole 'mat' scenario). Only my second 10k, so managed to scrape a PB but set off too quick and paid for it on the hill (I knew it was coming, so my own fault. Thanks to the lady who turned and asked if I was all right - I thought I'd got away with disguising my weariness as a 'gel-stop'!). Great marshalls, nice warm-up, excellent facilities. Ran through a load of nettles after about 100m (that was my own fault too!).
Date of review: May 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: pen toner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: lovely atmosphere, well organised, enjoyable for a beginner
Date of review: May 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: 50ft jesus
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A cracking race, thoroughly enjoyed it.
In full: A good atmosphere and moreso after being offered a small taster of wine before my wave started. As others have mentioned it was little costly to enter but you are rewarded with the freebies, goody bag and slick organisation. Definately looking out for these races in the future.
Date of review: May 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jonali
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great day out for all the family !
Date of review: May 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Trimonki
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Awesome
In full:
PS. The texting of your finish time is ace, I was 8 mins faster than my Garmin had told me (glitch) and when my faster time came through I was very happy.
Don't change a thing, you guys have nailed it.
Date of review: May 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: pops
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Probably the best 10K Trail race Ive entered ! ( Ive completed quite a few )
In full: I agree with most of the comments so far. So Im not the only one that stopped at the first mat! If it was removed later why was it there in the first place. That said this is the only fault in a well managed event where everyone was so friendly and helpful. Everything seemed to go like clockwork, well done to all concerned.Forget the high ish entry price you get at great deal for your money.
Date of review: May 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Gareth Lambert-Jones
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An 'event' rather than a 'race'.
In full: Couldn't run under orders of the physio but turned up to support friends. Great 'village', lots going on and great organisation. Got my goodie bag and t-shirt despite not running. Good feedback from friends who ran, although more like hard packed vehicle tracks than proper trails, and as someone who does a lot of off-road stuff I wouldn't really consider this race as giving beginners a taste of proper 'trail running'.
Date of review: May 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Sophie Causon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant race, well organised, fantastic views and good intro to trail running
Date of review: May 23, 2011
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