Bupa Great Edinburgh Run 10K 2011Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (15 votes). | 1 to 10 of 15 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (15 votes) | | Overall score | | 85% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 85% | | PB potential | | 63% | | Atmosphere | | 79% | | Organisation | | 85% | | Value | | 63% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 72% |
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2011 race reviewed by: Lone Piper
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race in the centre of Edinburgh. A must-do on the race calendar.
Date of review: November 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Utz
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Was worth the trip form Hamburg/Germany !
Date of review: November 16, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Sarah Scientist
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great day, great run!
In full: Expensive entry but great entertainment on route and brilliant location
Date of review: November 2, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Helen Wilkinson 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great location... but a bit hilly!
In full: I had no idea Edinburgh was so hilly! But last 3 km pretty much all downhill, and I got a PB so very happy with the day - and while the weather was a bit rubbish, it was great for running!
Date of review: October 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Louise Morey
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised race shame about the weather
In full: It had rained overnight and before the race but that didn't stop people taking part. The starting/baggage area was very muddy though with the weather nothing could be done.
The organisation was smooth and as a newbie of large races I felt completely at ease.
The location was great and gave me the opportunity to see parts of the city i hadn't visited. The bagpipes at 1k markers was a bit of fun and added to the atmosphere. The amount of people caused a few hold ups on corners and was just short of PB but personally I was there for the event and not breaking records.
The goody bag of medal, tshirt and energy bars was well thought out (liked the teabags!). Will look to compete in another Bupa race next year.
Date of review: October 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Cormorant
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well planned route through Edinburgh. A few hills but downhill at the end. Good organisation.
In full: With the caveat that this was my first 10k, I thought this was a very good race and a good day.
The organisation seemed fine to me. Certainly I had no problems and, as a first-timer, knew what I was supposed to be doing when. There was an organised warm up at the start which people joined in and enjoyed.
There were a few hills but you have to expect that in Edinburgh. Thinking about it, the route was well planned as it could have been a lot steeper, and there was a big downhill on the way back.
It would have been nice to see more spectators, but the rain had been torrential up to the start, which probably put people off.
I knew a few people that ran the race and a few who spectated and they all enjoyed it. I plan on going back next year.
Date of review: October 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: The Metronome
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good course, a few challenging hills, but that just increases your sense of achievement crossing the line
In full: A few hills and bends but that breaks it up a bit. Great views and support from start to finish. The Bupa runs are more expensive than the average, but you do get the atmosphere and also increased number of emails with results, info, photos etc.
One thing they could improve on, they bring someone in to warm up the crowd for the start of the race, the mrs never saw him again and she was in later wave than me. If you're running in waves he needs to warm up people in waves surely??
Date of review: October 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Gizzy Lad
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic event,very enjoyable
In full: Great scenery through the heart of the city, fabulous course with a great start/ finish area. Slick organisation; baggage, toilets, goody bags and reunion area excellent. Great for beginners or seasoned athletes.
Date of review: October 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: fluffyface
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Challenging but enjoyable
In full: Excellent organisation. Plenty of loos, great baggage store, staggered start pens, music en route, very hilly course,well organised finish, goody bag, medal and t shirt.
Date of review: October 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Mike Malcolm-smith
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good Course
In full: Despite wet conditions good course not fast but challenging with support all round.
Date of review: October 3, 2011
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