Balfron 10kHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (210 votes). | The big picture (210 votes) | | Overall score | | 94% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 93% | | PB potential | | 51% | | Atmosphere | | 85% | | Organisation | | 92% | | Value | | 88% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 77% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Derek Townsend
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: perfect feel good 10k
In full: A great run for all abilities and this year's weather did little to dampen the buzz.
Date of review: May 24, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Caroline Crichton
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great
Date of review: May 1, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Mairi Clark
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Simply divine 10K with positively the best views, organisation, atmosphere, charity entries & mix of ages for a brilliant 10K!
In full: A 10K that offers the freshest of air in your lungs along a road with the best views of the Campsie's ever & at the end you get a great medal & a coffee & cake from Doyles stall to match! There are plenty of toilets, changing rooms, great starting & end point organisation, genuine enthusiastic support along the way, delightful bag handing over with a smile at the end, hearty fun announcer, plenty of water on route (with lid loosened thank you) handed to you by happy Balfron community children, great marshalling at well marked points keeping the run back & finish clear, good quality t shirts & goody bags very goody! Thank you Balfron 10k - the best 10k for sure with everything thought about, considered & delivered for the runner & spectators! Here's to 2014!
Date of review: May 1, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: William Baird
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A challenging,hilly(especially last 3k) worthwhile stretch of the legs on a Sunday morning
Date of review: May 1, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Robert Anderson 8
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great atmosphere and fantastic views
Date of review: April 29, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Lou Lou 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First class. So friendly and so well organised. Well done Balfron.
In full: Great welcome and support from locals all along the route. Oranges at the finish line hit the spot. Atmosphere is brilliant. A wee gem!
Date of review: April 29, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Alan Cox 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lived up to its rating....but oh, that hill at 7k!!!
Date of review: April 29, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Susan O'Donnell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised, friendly, scenic and atmospheric.
In full: Being an absolute beginner, this was my first 10k motivated by raising funds for SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health)in loving memory of Leigh Smith, much missed daughter of Jacque Smith. Thoughts of Leigh and Jacque spurned me on during training these past three months and on the day itself. The race was well organised, communication in the run up to it frequent, email enquiries answered promptly and all went without a hitch on the day. A great day and the experienced runners called out words of encouragement to us newbies as they ran by...that was lovely. Big congratulations on a wonderful event.
Date of review: April 29, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Tanconsult
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised. Decent undulating route with views. Return leg into any Westerly wind.
Date of review: April 29, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: keith harvey 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic event organised by a team of volunteers who are like profesionals.
Date of review: April 29, 2013
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