Cancer Research UK 10K – Kedleston HallHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (20 votes). | 1 to 10 of 20 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (20 votes) | | Overall score | | 76% | | How many would do it again? | | 90% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 87% | | PB potential | | 42% | | Atmosphere | | 71% | | Organisation | | 70% | | Value | | 61% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 75% |
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2008 race reviewed by: McFlooze
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hill at beginning, hill at end. Good scenery.
Date of review: September 28, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: David Prime
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very enjoyable but I live and run in the Peak District. Brilliant location and perfect weather.
Date of review: October 8, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: CathL
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic scenery, scary hills, great atmosphere, loved the brass quartert
In full: This my first 10k and I really enjoyed it - fantastic scenery,blue skies and crisp cool air. Kiera Knightley and Ralph Fiennes supposedly filming at the house as we ran, though no sign of that famous bias cut satin. The brass quartet as we came over the bridge was fab - the theme from the movie Rocky is now my new power tune!
The two hills were a bit of a killer for a newbie, but I'd definitely do it again.
Date of review: October 6, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: stuart bavester
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: running on grass is tough!
In full: a glorious location but hard work. not many club runners here as its a charity event so i had the unusual experience of being amongst the first finishers. still my slowest 10k of the season though due to the terrain and 2 steep climbs.
Date of review: September 21, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Serena Taylor
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great event but a bit rough on the legs......
In full: I'd like to do it again to see if I could do it better. I'm not experienced in rough ground running, I found it tough.
It doesn't take much for a tractor to go over the course with a topper for a couple of kilometers to make it much better.
An area of boggy ground had blocks from walling work strewn in it, this could have been avoided but we were directed straight through it.
Toilets, 10 seems like a lot when they're lined up in a row but for a 1000 people?
The Marshalls were excellent, great encouragement when you needed it.
Date of review: September 20, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Katie Pollard
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Challenging terrain but great atmosphere
In full: Tough terrain for me - not an experienced off-roader - which meant I didn't get the chance to enjoy the views - too busy watching where I put my feet. Good atmosphere though - as is typically of the Cancer Research 10k series. Will probably try a different CR10k next year - with less strenuous terrain.
Date of review: September 18, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: TJ38
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very nice run no problems except for the two long hill climbs
Date of review: September 17, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Killerkane
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly cross country race in glorious location.
In full: A good race but dont expect a personal best the hills will see to that! Fairly well organised with a high entry fee - however it is for Charitee mate so no complaints there. Very friendly and a nice organised fun warm up. No official timing. Definitely worthwhile.
Date of review: September 25, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Em 78
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First race ever - considering only trained on flat even-surfaced ground before, felt proud to run all the way!
In full: The 4K hill was a real test of endurance. Afterwards the marshals said it was all downhill from there on but that wasn't entirely true...Loved the String Quartet and the charging flock of sheep! Lots of fun, would do again.
Date of review: September 19, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Mrs D
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Those hills!!! And uneven terrain!!! Nice string quartet at 7-8km to keep you going!
In full: Very enjoyable and everyone was really friendly... as they jogged past me!!!
Would do it again but hopefully next time won't have a cold to contend with!!!
Date of review: September 18, 2005
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