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Here's how RW members rated this race (112 votes).

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The big picture 2010 (6 votes)
Overall score
 
100%
How many would do it again?
 
100%
 
Details:
Scenery
 
83%
PB potential
 
84%
Atmosphere
 
73%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
70%
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2010 race reviewed by: Senjat
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: I liked this so much I aim to make it a regular. Well organised, friendly, attractive scenary, and a good mix of people. The post race food, drink and activites made it a good social run too
Date of review: August 4, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Richie no tag
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Exceptional
In full: A very attractive route, and the atmosphere is great. The organisers had everything spot on and seemed as though they were enjoying the day too. Having read previous comments about the hill at the end, I was ready for that, and it didn't seem too bad. I did struggle a bit with the section immediately before that where you are on a winding gravel path along the side of a lake. Overall, I was pleased with my time though, so it's not a slow course.
Date of review: June 21, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Daniel McKeown
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Very difficult to fault
In full: I was mightily impressed with this race. I've not seen any nine mile races elsewhere, so this was a guaranteed PB. It was well marshaled, the venue was excellent (beer! barbecue!) the route scenic and the atmosphere outstanding.

If I were determined to pick fault, I might mention that they nicked their PA system from Hampton-in-Arden station: "Special announcement for all passengerzzz, mwibble mwibble flrrrr," (they didn't say that, I'm just making the point that you couldn't really hear it).

Overall, a super day. Will definitely be back next year.
Date of review: June 21, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Rick White 2
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: good stuff
Date of review: June 20, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: darron handley
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: great day,good time and lovely rural run
Date of review: June 20, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: frank walsh 3
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: well organised race
In full: very well organised event ,clear instuctions ,well marshalled,and well worth taking part.nice medal too.A good course with gentle inclines and a great prep race for a half marathon.
Date of review: June 20, 2010

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