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Balfron 10k

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (209 votes).

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The big picture 2011 (31 votes)
Overall score
 
94%
How many would do it again?
 
98%
 
Details:
Scenery
 
94%
PB potential
 
54%
Atmosphere
 
86%
Organisation
 
88%
Value
 
84%
Beginner-friendliness
 
75%
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2011 race reviewed by: Stephen Tominey
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Very enjoyable and quite challenging especially uphil finish. Brilliantly organised and would recommend this 10k for all levels. Will be back next year.
Date of review: May 8, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Jane Beaton
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
40%

In short: There is not a single flat section - its all up and down, so train for hills or feel the pain. Fantastic views if you can lift your head.
In full: Lots of really good runners take part so if, like me, you are doing 10k in about an hour, then prepare to watch them flying past on their way back as you head past the 3km marker on the way out! Great local support to cheer you to the finish - but do not underestimate the constant hills especially from 7km to the end!
Date of review: May 3, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Jo Caisley 4
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: A well organised, thoroughly enjoyable event.
Date of review: May 3, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Jeremy Jones 4
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Fantastic race, beautiful setting, well-organised and very enjoyable
Date of review: May 3, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Ali McLaren
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Taxing hills and no flat sections but well worth a try.
Date of review: May 3, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: ewan w
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: great scenery, well organised and fun atmosphere. Will be back for 3rd time next yeqar.
Date of review: May 3, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Gillian Ashby 2
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
20%

In short: Fantastic view - shame it is not cirucular though
Date of review: May 3, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: jim hamilton
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: second time running this race,will be back next year.
Date of review: April 24, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Liz Maxwell
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Well organised, great scenery, will be back!
Date of review: April 23, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: AP58
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Well organised car-free rural undulating 10k
In full: Another to add to the well run friendly rural and car-free Scottish races (think Kirkintilloch, Arran, Haddington). Like those enough hills to make it fun and eliminate any PB thoughts.
Date of review: April 23, 2011

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