Events

Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Really pretty with varied terrain - excellent marshals!
In full: I only came along as a friend said they were running and I was very pleasantly surprised - really enjoyed it and loved the fact the route was multi terrain with lots to look at!
Date of review: July 1, 2012

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

In short: Nice, mixed terrain event
In full: Really good event, set in Wellington College. One (5 Km) or two laps (10 Kms) over mixed terain - watch your footing thou - with room & time for picnic afterwards too and all for a good cause.
Date of review: August 2, 2011

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

In short: This is a fine event in a fine location with fine facility and fine organisation for a good cause.
In full: The event was well sign posted from the roads and parking was organised and plentiful. There is a very modern pavilion available for spectators, giving excellent views of the start, halfway and finish sections. It was a sunny morning and the pavilion seats are outdoors but were shaded from the sun at that time of the day. The event had plenty of atmosphere, many of the runners were wearing event vests and all of the marshals were wearing supporter t shirts. The marshals (and others involved in the event) were very supportive and clearly appreciated the runners efforts in this fund raising event. The course was varied with many turns and a variety of terrain, including soft woodland ground but beware of the tree roots. There was a splendid view of the majestic college building from the course, if you knew which direction to look at the right time. There was a fine medal and bottle of water waiting at the finish. There was also an announcer, who added interest and further atmosphere to the event. Before the run, I was talking to one of the Samaritans about their work, she was clearly very caring and I could understand the importance of the service that they provide. This is a fine event in a fine location with fine facility and fine organisation for a good cause. My only suggestion would be for the display of km markers on the course.
Date of review: July 3, 2011

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Lovely run in a beautiful location.
In full: Wellington College is a lovely place for a run. If you are looking for an enjoyable and safe 10k run through beautiful surroundings, then look no further than the Sam Run. It starts off on grass, then onto tarmac, back to grass, through woods with views of a lake, back to road and then onto tracks before more grass again to get you to half way so as you can see it is a real 'multi-terrain' run. A real joy, but boy, it was hot!..
Date of review: July 3, 2011

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Hot, hot, hot run!
In full: Well organised run, with lots of helpful marshalls along the way. Only negative is the lack of markers and it was pretty hot as the race started fairly late in the day (ontime - 10.45 for the 5km). Received a medal and bottle of water at the finish line. Ran this twice now and will be back again.
Date of review: July 3, 2011

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