Aldridge 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (120 votes). | The big picture (120 votes) | | Overall score | | 86% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 70% | | PB potential | | 59% | | Atmosphere | | 78% | | Organisation | | 88% | | Value | | 82% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 74% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Richard Guest 6
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A nice challenging run very enjoyable well marshalled
In full: Generally a well organised event bit of confusion with timing on presentation otherwise rate it as an excellent event very nice t shirt
Date of review: June 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Sparky 89
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Never fails to disappoint
In full: My 3rd successive year at this race and as usual it is a great local, well supported and organised event.
A challenging course, and yes you do have to save yourself for the 9th KM which isn't necessarily a steep ascent but it certainly goes on a long way and will take it out of you if you go off too quickly at the start. But this isn't the only uphill. There's a bit of a climb needed at around 3k and a fairly tough one at 5k just before you cross through the park.
There is ample parking around the town centre if you allow plenty of time and a decent goody bad with a technical t-shirt thrown in - A vast improvement on last years offering.
Instant results from the chip-timing van and a 4.3k fun-run as well as a 1m shorter run make this a great event for all abilities.
Well done as ever Aldridge RC. Will look out for next years race date and book it in the diary.
Date of review: June 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: 00matdun
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great organisation and friendly atmosphere but watch the last hill!
Date of review: June 10, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: mrandyyu
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging and rewarding
In full: Full of hills and undulations, the course elevation profile should be heeded before registering for this 10k. Probably not PB potential for regular runners or those nearer the back. A challenging run nonetheless for most and the "sting in the tail" sure delivered.
Goodie bag was poor with just a technical t-shirt and a cereal bar. Would have preferred a medal but hey-ho.
Date of review: June 9, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Paul Jephcott
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent in every aspect . Many thanks
In full: Well organised, very well marshalled (number, safety and friendliness), course a good mixture of road (with road shut where necessary) and well surfaced track, good facilties etc etc
Date of review: June 9, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: mattym
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyable day, would do again for sure. Poor goody bag, but ok for price.
Date of review: August 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Steve Pitt
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race again this year by ARC
In full: Another well organised and enjoyable race from Aldridge running club.I take part in this each year and my kids run in the various children's races too so it's a great for all the family. The only one negative I have is the memento at the end this year was by far the worst ever. That being a drawstring bag which was only marginally better quality than a Tesco carrier bag. It was a bit disappointing especially as in previous years there have been some fantastic memento's at this race.
Date of review: June 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Beer_n_Blisters
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging course makes for a really enjoyable race.
In full: I really enjoy this well thought out undulating course.Always remember to leave a bit in the tank for the long incline at the end and you'll be fine.The bag was a bit of a let down but please don't start giving out medals instead as they just end up at the back of the draw.
Date of review: June 17, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Karl Savill
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Good challenging race but rewards could be better.
In full: First time doing this race. Parking very easy. Long queues at the HQ tent to pick up race numbers as organisers chose not to send out in advance. Don't know about you but I like to pin my number on at home rather than struggle with it in a windy car park.
Route quite challenging with a few steep climbs and a last 2Kms that really make you work hard. Route is all on road with a mixture of urban street and country lanes.
Finish momento rather disappointing. A drawstring bag with a biscuit and some vouchers. The organisers could have at least stretched to a medal in my opinion.
Not a race that will be top of my list to do again but not a bad event.
Date of review: June 17, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Sparky 89
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant organised and tricky undulating race
In full: My 2nd year at this event and firstly I'm glad to say the weather was far more appealling than last year.
Very well organised and supported and instant results from the chip timing system within seconds of crossing the line.
The route itself is undulating which provides a great challenge for the 'fasties' up front as well as the slower runners and those new to running. The route isn't traffic free but the marshalls did a great job at controlling the flow of traffic to ensure safety for the runners.
A minor gripe would be the fact that the club appear to have cut costs a bit this year - No pre-race packs/numbers were posted in advance this year which created a long queue before the race where everyone had to pick up their numbers on the day. Also last year you got a medal and a mug at the finish. This year however it was just a drawstring bag.
All in all though it's a great local race and one of my favourite 10k races and so I'll be back again.
Date of review: June 17, 2012
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