Walsall 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (53 votes). | 1 to 10 of 53 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| The big picture (53 votes) | | Overall score | | 69% | | How many would do it again? | | 88% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 70% | | PB potential | | 62% | | Atmosphere | | 61% | | Organisation | | 55% | | Value | | 69% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 72% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Steve Blakemore 3
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Perfect weather; good atmosphere at start but no support on way round - local course so will do it again
Date of review: October 4, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: oldrunner
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I did the 5k , much better organised than last year, luckily the mix up over directions had cleard when we got there , but very slow at taking the numbers down
Date of review: October 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Supertomo
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Decent race in perfect running weather
In full: The start was very congested for the first half kilometer due to the 5 & 10K starting together. It was also pretty difficult to overtake in places which doesnt make it a PB course in my opinion. Overall this was an enjoyable morning though. Liked the later start, friendly marshalls, goody bag and medal.
Date of review: October 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: mark neeld
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: All for charity, but.........
In full: First time running this one. Reading reports on previous years suggest there have been improvements but I certainly encounted problems. On two occasions I either went the wrong way or had to stop and ask for clarification as to the correct route.It is the first time I have ever had problems in any of my races. This is unacceptible.
Date of review: October 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mark Robinson 26
| | 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: Good 10k run with a good turn out.
In full: I thought this was a good race, not the easiest but the route was good and it was very well organised. I will do this 10k again next year. I was told this had improved from last year by people there and I got a PB so I am pleased.
Date of review: October 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: E.C.N.
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: not impressed
In full: the start was just too congested and the marshalls were not directing properly and did go wrong but worst of all they have not documented my correct time
Date of review: September 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Tracey Nicholls
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first 5k - extremely enjoyable
In full: I had read reviews of last year and it sounded awful - was pleasantly suprised by the slick organisation - good start and friendly marshalls - will be there next year trying the 10k
Date of review: September 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Booster
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Some organisational tweaks and now it is the top race it should be!
In full: Perfect weather, varied and interesting course, friendly marshals, audible PA, no Gary Newbon, this one ticks all the boxes!
Start and finish MUCH better organised than last year.
Date of review: September 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: medalcollector
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: well done rotarians
In full: we've taken part in d walking event.we started later than d runners.nice medal after walking n a lovely park can make your day.marshalls near d illuminations area needs to know better to direct d runners but overall organization is excellent otherwise.warm welcome at d finish.be back next yr. hopefully all d marshalls will be well knowleageable of d course.
Date of review: September 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: mgman
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: A good race
In full: This was the first time I've done this race,I'd read some horror storys about it but these where not repeated this time.
I found the route was a mixed bag of road,trail and parkland,which where challanging at times.
What a shame that the organisers could not take us around Walsall's jewel in the crown Arboretium lake and park. Although I know the three front runners of the 5k inadverdantly ran around the lake adding an unexpected 2k onto their run costing them a top 3 spot.
Goody bags that where handed out are a thing of the past now ,much better to have drinks and fruit which people can help themselves to. The Aldridge 10k did this and was a great success.All in all this is not a bad race that i would do again.
Date of review: September 28, 2008
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