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Hook 10

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (113 votes).

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The big picture 2009 (27 votes)
Overall score
 
86%
How many would do it again?
 
100%
 
Details:
Scenery
 
70%
PB potential
 
70%
Atmosphere
 
78%
Organisation
 
88%
Value
 
79%
Beginner-friendliness
 
77%
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2009 race reviewed by: Mr. K.
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: One of my favourites events
In full: I thought last year`s 6 mile race was good, the 10 was even better. Great event, with the `village fete` feel which is taking nothing away from the event. Good course with plently of well supported water stations (thanks). Good support with throughout the course. Good scenery. Well done Hook - another cracker. Same time next year??
Date of review: May 19, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Liesl Little
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Well organised and a beautiful undulating course.
Date of review: May 19, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: hook andy
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Home race, PB for 3rd year running. Great race.
Date of review: May 19, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: patrick higgins
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: My favourite 10 mile race,really enjoy it.
Date of review: May 19, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Dickie 4
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Family and beginner friendly
In full: Only bad point was at about 7 miles you join runners doing 6 mile fun run/race and it tends to disrupt the flow of the 10 mile race. Otherwise very well done to everyone.
Date of review: May 19, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Sarah Lewis 11
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

Date of review: May 18, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Tony D
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Excellent all-round
In full: Well organised, parking close to start, efficient bag storage, scenic route for the most part, fairly flat, encouraging marshalls and good support at the finish. Highly recommended. Oh, and got a PB!
Date of review: May 18, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Rhinosaur
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Good organisation,nice course - well worth doing
In full: A well organised,friendly run.The course is a bit challenging in places and really isn't a Pb course but it's friendly,well marshalled and a lot of fun!I'll be back.....
Date of review: May 18, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: CLAIRE HASTINGS
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Excellent organisation and a lovely run
In full: My first time at hook and I was daunted by the limited number of runners (why is it so small?) but there is lots of support and the man on the mike celebrated all finishers with equal enthusiasm. PB potential is limited unless you're veyr quick off of the mark because there are stretches where it is difficult to pass people. Excellent marshalling and really lovely scenery, a few challenging hills = a really good event in the calendar. If I'd change 1 thing it'd be the finish. Too much "traffic" (10k finishers and faster 10m finishers) walking away from the race as you come in. Dodging them after 9.8 miles is not ideal.
Date of review: May 18, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: noswitchboard
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Great event!
Date of review: May 18, 2009

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