The Wimpole 10k hoohaahHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (11 votes). | 1 to 10 of 11 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (11 votes) | | Overall score | | 84% | | How many would do it again? | | 91% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 53% | | Atmosphere | | 71% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 73% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 67% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Mark Underwood 5
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A tough, well-organised run through beautiful scenery. A great way to spend an hour!
In full: Loved every minute. Was not even put off when I tripped on a tree root and had a brief lie-down in the weeds! My first 10k, but definitely not my last. Thanks to all the cheery marshalls, who made it all great fun. I will be back (and inside 50 minutes next time!!)
Date of review: May 21, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: MRF
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised, friendly, and a cracking route
In full: This is a great race, and for a great cause.
The route is just hilly enough to be a decent challenge, but the scenery makes the hills not really noticeable anyway.
Good to have chip timing, and very impressed that the results were being pinned up as people were finishing.
Free massage was welcome at the end.
Organised brilliantly, and marshalled in a very friendly way.
Wimpole Estate is a great venue for a run - be it Parkrun or this 10k. I believe there's a half marathon planned for the autumn, too.
Date of review: May 20, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Adrian Barnard 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, great atmosphere but quite tough
In full: Well organised and scenic but tougher than i expected and surfaces difficult to run on at times. T-shirt was a bit ropey, would rather have a medal but others may disagree. Other than a 10 min queue to get in the car park the organisation and whole morning was excellent and for a great cause too. Volunteers / marshals were great!
Date of review: May 19, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Sophie Martin 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Beautiful scenery and well organised run.
Date of review: May 19, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: Jaysey
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good fun race
In full: Not likely to get a PB on this course, but nice varied course. Plenty of mud & hills. I'll certainly be back if they run it again next year.
Date of review: June 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Mr Philster
| | 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: Very well organised event, suitable for all levels
Date of review: May 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Garry Tame
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, cross country route around the Wimpole Hall Estate. A bit muddy in places, but that just adds to the fun.
Date of review: May 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: dan churchill
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: More hills and mud made this course tougher than expected, but lovely scenery and well organized.
Date of review: May 20, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: therealpastyman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice mainly woodland route, with a bit of mud thrown in.
Date of review: May 20, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Paul Schroder
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: New Race for this year, more of a cross country race in farmers fields, very muddy
Date of review: May 20, 2012
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