Thanet Coastal 10 - POSTPONED DUE TO THE ADVERSE WEATHER. Please visit www.thanetroadrunners.org.uk for further informationHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (83 votes). | 1 to 10 of 32 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
| The big picture 2011 (32 votes) | | Overall score | | 91% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 81% | | PB potential | | 66% | | Atmosphere | | 79% | | Organisation | | 91% | | Value | | 89% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 74% |
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2011 race reviewed by: David Jones 39
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Bracing Winter race along the coast
In full: I echo Neil's thanks to the organisers and marshalls for putting on another great race. Thanet Road Runners put on a range of excellent races over varying distances and terrain throughout the year and deserve great credit for their contribution to the Kent road race scene.
Like any mid-Winter race, you have to take whatever the weather throws at you but we were lucky this year.
It's a well-organised, friendly and fast "no frills" race with plenty of parking right next to race HQ and I also liked the memento this year - something different and very useful.
I agree that the one thing the organisers need to look at is maybe providing some portaloos either at HQ and/or near the start. Although there are public toilets along the seafront, most of them are closed at this time of year and coupled with the limited facilities in the pavilion, that was a problem.
Other than that, an excellent way to finish off the racing year.
Date of review: December 7, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Neil Hacon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very well organised race.
In full: Let me start by saying thank you for to Thanet for organising a great race. We should all remember that a lot of people are giving up freetime to make these event available. Very well organised race. Fairly flat so PB potential depending on weather. This year we had a bit of head wind on the return leg but half our club got PB's!
Only negative comment would be number of toilets avaiable, could definately do with some more.
Thank you Thanet RR.
Date of review: December 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: chrisg9
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: you can keep yer Costa Brava
In full: Haven't run this race in a few years and got a 10 minute pb so am very happy. A helpful wind for the first 5 and then a playful challenge running into it on the way back
Loos were a little lacking, that would be my only negative. Organisation was very good, flask was appreciated, parking right next to the clubhouse was fantastic so i didn't have a long trudge back after the race to my car and it was a dry day, fab
Date of review: December 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Stephen Cox 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great run, lovely scenery and definate PB potential
In full: A great race that is always well organised. Minor changes to the start and finish of the race this year. I am not totally convinced on the up hill finish across the grass but that didn't stop me getting a PB so can't grumble too much. Well worth the trip!
Date of review: December 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: xxxpancho
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great race a bit windy on the return run
In full: Great race well organised there was plenty of parking and the course was mostly flat. The wind was in your back on the way out and in your face for the last 2 miles. The finish was up a hill to the race HQ which I found great there was a medal and a hot mug thing at the end of the race handy for the cups of coffee at the bar I got a PB so I'm happy :)
Date of review: December 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Lynn Sims
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely mug at the end with a Medal...first time I have run this in dry conditions :)
In full: I think the organisers need to consider getting some port a loos......only 2 out of 3 loos working in the ladies this meant long queues for those of us who had a long journey to get to thanet. The race was great as it was the first time I have run this without there being awful wet weather....was near the back but didn't feel under any pressure thanks to all the front runners who said well done to me ....where were the jelly babies this year??.....thank you to all the marshalls who gave up their morning. Lynn
Date of review: December 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: janice moorekite
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Last years event snowed off. Even then i couldn't do since fractured my wrist day before. This year no such problems apart from wind at turn round point!!!!
Date of review: December 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Wacko Macko
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very enjoyable run with friendly marshalls and good views.
Date of review: September 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jane Gant
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised, friendly marshalls and great scenery.
Date of review: September 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Nic Crosbie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first full Marathon and it was excellent, met and ran with some lovely people along the way. Well marshalled and well organised.
Date of review: September 12, 2011
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