Drovers RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (3 votes). | 1 to 3 of 3 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture (3 votes) | | Overall score | | 100% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 47% | | Atmosphere | | 87% | | Organisation | | 93% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
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2011 race reviewed by: legend777
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging course but lots of fun
In full: This is actually reviewing 2012 race but that wasn't an option above.
After a few 'normal' road 5K's, 10K's, Half Marathons and a Marathon, I decided to try something different... and it was definitely that. A tough 2 mile ascent to start with, followed by 3 miles of udulating grass, mud, gravel, farm path terrain, and a very welcome steep 1 mile decent to finish.
The mud was pretty bad but it had been dry most of the week including race day so could have been a lot worse... or more fun depending on how you want to look at it. The marshalls were excellent with every one of them cheering on the runners and teasing us we were over the worst of the mud when there was clearly much more to come.
No medal or t-shirt at the end, but entrance fee kept to a minimum as a result which is great. A cup of soup and a roll went down very nicely instead. Also, they were typing in the finishing times as people were coming through so you could find out your 'official' time straight after and they had results on the website the same day which isn't always the case with non-chip timed events.
Overall, a very friendly, well organised race, and despite the hills and mud, popular with local non-club runners / beginners as well.
Disappointed with my time this year which makes me even more determined to come back next year and try again!
Date of review: November 19, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: the mighty pudding
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: An excellent event - highly recommended
In full: Beautiful scenery and generous, welcoming organisation. I'll definitely do this again.
Date of review: November 27, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: rodlegs
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: hills and mud
In full: first time for me at this race and was worth the effort. True multi terrain race with tarmac,grass,gravel,stones and not forgetting the mud!
Fast first mile then a steep 2nd mile up to the top then undulating off road for the next few miles where the fun begins,then steep descent to finish.
Excellent organisation,friendly marshalls and nice soup and tea afterwards. Would be a lovely race anytime of the year but the mud adds to the fun!
Would definetely recommend to anyone to try at least once.
Date of review: November 27, 2011
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