Alice Holt Forest 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (75 votes). | 1 to 10 of 75 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
| The big picture (75 votes) | | Overall score | | 84% | | How many would do it again? | | 95% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 85% | | PB potential | | 51% | | Atmosphere | | 74% | | Organisation | | 77% | | Value | | 74% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 71% |
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2010 race reviewed by: princessdave
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging hills but loved it
In full: Really enjoyable morning at Alice Holt forest in the sunshine. Had no idea of the 10k course having signed up a week previously after picking up a flyer at Basingstoke parkrun. Was a bit shocked by the undulating nature of the course initially and the hill btwn 4-5k that we did again at 8-9k! Having said that is was a brilliant run, scenic and traffic free.
Loved seeing the 3k and 1k kids races going off a little later. Would be a great family morning out in future.
Date of review: September 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: stefkirl
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: An excellent family day out in beautiful surroundings. Well organised with a good mix of abilities. I managed to get a PB on this one, happy customer.
Date of review: September 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Hellywobs
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Was scared stiff, but managed a personal best!
In full: I ran the 5k at this event as part of a warm-up to my first-ever 10k event a month later. I was feeling very nervous indeed as I had heard nasty things about the hills (as well as reading reviews on here about previous years’ races). However, I really didn’t need to worry. Despite the hills (and one really nasty one that I did walk up), I actually managed a personal best time for the 5k race. The event is very well organised, very friendly and my 7 year old loved taking part in the 1k kids’ race (there’s also a 3k for older children and a 60m dash for the little ones – they all get medals and goodie bags). Am definitely going next year and might even think about the 10k! Even if you are a semi-beginner like me, I would definitely recommend it. Perhaps not a race for the absolute beginner but once you’ve got 2-3 5ks/10ks respectively under your belt, go for it!
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: dan smith 18
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great 10K followed by great junior races for the rest of the family.
In full: Brilliant setting, well organised event with everything you want.
Date of review: September 12, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: John Scott 8
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable run
In full: 2nd year and enjoyed this one round - managed to do the hill twice without stopping and the sponges at the water points are a saving grace - challenging course as it undulates and twists and turns a lot - very satisfying to do
Date of review: September 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Postcard Trainer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good event, everything there (except a photographer)
In full: Photographer, town crier and web-entry would be good.
Great setting, plenty of hills, toilets, marshalls, refreshments, sponge/water stations ...
I commend it !
Date of review: September 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: allupmiler
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tough hills, attractive forest trails, friendly atmosphere
In full: A well-organised run with a family-friendly atmosphere. Rather crowded over the first 1k (the 5k and 10k races started together) and the course is all up and down, so don't plan on a pb.
Date of review: September 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: fuzzy mike
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: a good trail 10k, worth getting out of bed for.
In full: quicker course than expected, not far off PB. plenty of slow uphills and fast downhills. great route, hitting the big hill twice. I'm sure the 9k marker was closer to 8.7k. Otherwise a very good race.
more port-a-loos definately required for next year.
Date of review: September 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Greg Sherriff
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Good race, organisation, setting, trail, ample water stations. BUT! shocking on the day pricing of up to £17 and c'mon guys, 4 portaloo's for some 600+ ladies, you should be ashamed!
In full: I'd do it again but given the cost of the race versus the basics of toilets etc. I'd have to question if some 'advantage' was being taken here.
Date of review: September 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Stutter and Stumble
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great Family day at the races
In full: Well organised - nice site to hold a run.
I did the 10K, my two kids the 1K and loved it - great introduction to running for both of them.
Would love that up hill bit at 4K and 9K moved though - that is just mean!
Run was followed by time to play in the adventure playground - an excellent day out for the family - thanks to the organisers
Date of review: September 14, 2009
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