Stourbridge Stagger 10Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (148 votes). | The big picture (148 votes) | | Overall score | | 86% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 84% | | PB potential | | 45% | | Atmosphere | | 73% | | Organisation | | 74% | | Value | | 78% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 59% |
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2013 race reviewed by: iokirkland
 | | 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: Muddy
In full: A great race, catering for all abilities. I'll try and coincide my next purchase of trail shoes ahead of next year's event because I was all over the place during the muddy sections...well, flat on my face at least.
Date of review: February 6, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: frogstarfighter
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good parking, experienced marshals, intriguing muddy / steep combo in places made for great spirit and banter
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Pete S
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Another great stagger
In full: I think this was my 5th stagger and although no snow this year, it was probably the muddiest yet - at least ankle deep in places. Really enjoyed it nonetheless. Great marshalls throughout and an excellent turnout of all abilities. Well done SRRC!
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Ritch
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another great Stagger
In full: Another superbly organised Stagger.
Easy parking nearby, large meeting/changing area with ample facilities.
Marshalls were superb throughout, holding up traffic, and shouting encouragement.
Course was a very muddy for long stretches several times, slowing things down a lot, but at least there was no snow this year!
Date of review: February 3, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: steve moss 10
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great, really enjoyed it, tough but fun, hills, steps, mud, snow, sand, ideal first race of the year!
Date of review: February 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Dougie t
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Another great stagger - with the added bonus of snow!
In full: Once again, a brilliant stagger organised by Stourbridge RC. Conditions underfoot were 'different' this year, what with the snowfall on saturday night, and I expected a reduced field would turn out - however, these hardy xc/multi-terrain types clearly aren't put off by a light (!) covering of snow. The race was once again exceptianally well organised, with lots of marshalls all along the course, and a great, testing route. Very happy (and surprised) to record a course PB, and another great souvenir awarded to all runners, showing much more thought&consideration than a lot of races. Great stuff - can't speak highly enough about this race.
Date of review: February 8, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Simon Munro 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Mixed terrain, park, road, field + forest path's, trail shoes needed!
In full: Course is very narrow for long stretches, can be a problem especially up hills. Certain paths were very rutted so PB is out of the question. Good atmosphere, fine scenery + reasonable cost all big plus points, as is the spread of ability. No matter how slow or fast, you should be running with other folk. Marshals very encouraging (thank you)!!! but was one area in particular (@ about 8 miles) where I could not see a marshal or a marker, I guessed to turn right and luckily there was a marshal round the next corner. I understand two well placed ladies went off course by 1/2 mile, ruining their race. And my most common complaint, why can't results be published on the same day? But all things considered, you won't regret competing in the Stagger.
Date of review: February 6, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: matthew slater 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: February 6, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Pete S
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another great stagger despute the snow
In full: This was my 4th Stagger and I wasn't sure if the race was going to go ahead with all the snow we had on Saturday. However, it had started to thaw a bit (there was not much actual ice around) and in the end, I think it only added to what is already a great race. That said, those in normal road shoes did struggle a bit, especially on the hills, and I saw a good few take a tumble around Churchill. Great atmosphere, good marshals (especially at road crossings) and a surprisinlgly good time made it one to remember. I'll be back again next year.
Date of review: February 6, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Pi Mark
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great race; its tough enough but the snow added something different!. Certainly on the agenda for next year.
Date of review: February 6, 2012
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