Poole Festival of Running 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (143 votes). | 1 to 10 of 17 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2007 (17 votes) | | Overall score | | 81% | | How many would do it again? | | 74% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 87% | | PB potential | | 74% | | Atmosphere | | 79% | | Organisation | | 90% | | Value | | 88% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 75% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Mike Towner
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good day out
In full: Five well organised childrens races in the morning, followed by a 5k fun run. 10k in afternoon with over 1000 runners from sub 30min to over the hour. 5k and Crildren's Minithons can be entered on race day. Day can be HOT
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Rob Rosa
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: why race in June at 2pm!! ridiculously hot and no chance of a PB
Date of review: April 28, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Gazster
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The only downside was the heat.
Date of review: June 22, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Daniel Courtney 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent first-time race
In full: This was my first proper 10K race - good organisation, great t-shirt, excellent support all the way round. It was hot but the water stations were well marshalled.Would highly recommend.
Date of review: June 8, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: blobby
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very hot!!
In full: Event was very well organised, in a great location, well marshalled and the t shirt was the best I've got for a long time. However the 2pm start is not ideal. Not only does it mean you're whole day is affected, if the weather is hot like this weekend then 2pm is probably the worst time to be running, as proved to be the case on Sunday. The heat certainly took its toll on most people who took part. The beer tent was certainly a sight for sore eyes at the end of the race.
Date of review: June 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Grumpydirtbag
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Family day out
In full: Excellent organisation. extra water station a very good idea. very hot so I agree with others about the start time. Excellent entertainment for kids throughout the day. Also kids races and a 5K fun run. PB potential if not so hot. Overall a very enjoyable day.
Date of review: June 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Frank Armstrong
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic weather for the crowds watching
In full: Very hot again this year. Will do it again if start time was earlier.Well done to all.
Date of review: June 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Wait For Me!
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great atmosphere but an earlier start would be good!
In full: Really looked forward to this race, after doing the Purbeck 10k. Wanted to beat my previous time, but found the heat put paid to that - probably my hottest race to date - even the Swanage Half didn't seem so painful last year! Organisation and support around the course was excellent and nice to have the crowds cheering you on! Maybe a change in race time could be considered - earlier in the morning would be ideal!
Will have a go next year though, and thought the T-shirt was great. Am proudly wearing it today!
Date of review: June 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Running Duck
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: HOT HOT HOT!!!!
In full: I must thank the organisers and everyobody involved for a superbly organised race. The atmosphere was superb and this really helped on a very hot day.
The marshalls were incredibly encouraging especially as they had their own sauna jackets on!
It was a very hot day and I suffered big time - blisters and general fatigue. However the water stations were well placed and efficiently run.
The only reason that I won't definitely do it again, is the start time. I am pretty sure that the time cannot be altered due to mini runs etc. However, for me it is just the wrong time to run.
Well done Poole Runners.
See you next year
maybe!
Date of review: June 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Womble
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Superbly organised yet again
In full: Good course, good marshalling, superb organisation. The extra water station this year was a brilliant move. It's hot more often than it's not, so perhaps this can be a permanent part of the event?
This is one of the best races I do, well done to the team.
Date of review: June 4, 2007
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