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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (237 votes).

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The big picture 2005 (16 votes)
Overall score
 
78%
How many would do it again?
 
91%
 
Details:
Scenery
 
56%
PB potential
 
90%
Atmosphere
 
69%
Organisation
 
65%
Value
 
70%
Beginner-friendliness
 
70%
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2005 race reviewed by: martin charlesworth
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: flat brisk course, good support
In full: fast flat course, well organised, good mix of runners & a big field make this a good race all round. but i'm biased as i'm from alsager!
Date of review: December 8, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Lizzie Bone
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Great Atmosphere, great for PBs and welcoming for beginners.
In full: Ran this for first time, and despite initial confusion about where start line was (being short and in a crowd, I never quite figured this out), I found that the atmosphere was great, catered for the speedy front runners going for PBs on a fast flat course, through to beginners running for first time. Would advise getting there early, as a reasonable distance to start - although this worked as a good warm up!
Date of review: February 21, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: mango
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
40%

In short: For the fast or those looking for a PB. Poor organisation at start.
Date of review: February 20, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: threejay
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
40%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Overall good race, though mile markers should be more prominent.
Date of review: February 8, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Graham Nellist
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Well organised, could improve start & i don't run for a goodie bag.
Date of review: February 8, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Bodge
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: An excellent bench mark for the rest of the year
Date of review: February 7, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: sweaty brief
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: First race and really enjoyed it. Slight issue of only beng able to find one toilet, and I mean one loo rather than block. But still enjoyed it and very happy with my time
Date of review: February 7, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: RHL
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: great for my first race!
Date of review: February 7, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Harrierette
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Really enjoyed this one. Great PB potential.
Date of review: February 7, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: roy
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: long walk to the startfrom the car park and dissapointed not get a goody bag
In full: not ideal having to queue in shorts and vest after the race for t-shirt.Never saw mile markers between 1&4
Date of review: February 6, 2005

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