Dovestone DiamondHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (7 votes). | 1 to 7 of 7 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture (7 votes) | | Overall score | | 83% | | How many would do it again? | | 93% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 91% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 77% | | Organisation | | 77% | | Value | | 89% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 54% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Happyrunner
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: What a special race
In full: Thanks for a great run. Not easy by any means. very varied terrain. Wonderful scenary. Very well organised and very friendly. Thank you
Date of review: May 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Invisible Man
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brilliant but tough
In full: Not so much a trail race as an entry level fell race! Big climb and because it was congested, no chance of going off too fast. Fairly technical descent with rutted tracks, mud and stiles but soon became tarmac. Nice and flat past the reservoir and a fast finish if you avoided the mud and tree roots. Great value for money and a spectacular place to run.
Date of review: May 25, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Matt Dawson 1
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Nice views - bloody hard work
In full: Very interesting race - very slow and congested to start with as the unexpected climb to the top of the hill but then evened out to some fantastic views. Very charming run but pretty tough
Date of review: May 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Keira Matley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Glorious Scenery
In full: As others have said the first 3 or 4k is mostly uphill, tight tracks and bottlenecks or stopping to climb over styes but don't let that put you off! The scenery is stunning, the atmosphere was great and the organisation was brilliant. I far prefer this type of run to road races and getting a pb is secondary for me, which is handy because there's virtually no chance with this one, so I enjoyed it very much.
Date of review: May 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: sevendaughters
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Incredible scenery but difficult race
In full: Low-to-zero PB potential for this, a mostly rutted-trail race in some spectacular hillside location. The first four kilometres will frustrate any runner used to roads and light trails with the plethora of jutting path rocks, bogs, water, and bumps. After that the path settles and the race becomes a pleasant series of undulations and more polite tracks alongside some spectacular picnicking spots. The early race congestion was more of a sign of the race's unexpected popularity combined with the fantastic weather rather than wayward planning; regardless, it was still a bit dispiriting when trying to make an early move to be boxed in for nearly a kilometre!
This all said: REALLY well organised and marshalled, phenomenal atmosphere, and a truly beautiful location. Just don't go expecting to crack any pots.
Date of review: May 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Rob Stevens 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: This has killed road races for me. I won't be rushing back to them, great to get muddy.
In full: A lovely race, a bargain at £6 to enter and what a stunning drive out from Manchester. A bit of a frustrating start with so many bottlenecks but once you get out there it's another challenge.
Great to get covered in mud and be able to look around and see the views and avoid the sheep that are pottering about. Very supportive runners and stewards.
Particularly needed the two water holes either side of the drinks station, for my feet.
Been a bit spoilt the last few races with the goody bags and prizes but the £5 voucher will contribute to new (clean) socks.
Date of review: May 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: compo 1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: tough
In full: 2nd year of this race and 2nd time for me found it tougher this time my legs where aching but got 47 mins
Date of review: May 23, 2012
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