Staffordshire Moorlands Xmas CrackerHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (71 votes). | 1 to 10 of 71 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
| The big picture (71 votes) | | Overall score | | 95% | | How many would do it again? | | 99% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 98% | | PB potential | | 39% | | Atmosphere | | 92% | | Organisation | | 82% | | Value | | 82% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 68% |
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2010 race reviewed by: fuzzyhead
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Although a shortened course this is the most fun race I have ever entered.
In full: I wish I had a fancy dress costume as I stood out like a sore thumb amongst all the other runners. The atmosphere was fantastic, had a smile on my face most of the way round (apart from a slip on the ice resulting and a lovely purple right buttock). As there was snow everywhere it was not safe to race to the top of the Roaches and back so ran a 5 mile round Tittesworth reservoir. Beautiful scenery, especially from the dam end looking up over the reservoir to the Roaches in the distance. The choice of soup, hot chocolate, tea or coffee at the end was a welcome surprise. My family had a great time too and we are all looking forward to next year.
Thanks Staffs Moorlands AC the most fun race i have had all year.
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Date of review: December 23, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Gazza!!!
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Changed course but still worth the 5 hour trip home over woodhead pass!!!
In full: Great day, great atmosphere. Shame the course was changed but was the right decision. Terrible weather before and after the race...glorious sunshine during it...
Date of review: February 8, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: michelle tideswell
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race beautiful scenery!!!
In full: really enjoyed it running around the lake was tremendous you had to be careful at times but was still good to do.hopefully the roaches next year!!
Date of review: December 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Smartly
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wise decision to change the course due to the weather. Was great fun and a great fun & a great atmosphere.
Date of review: December 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: mmmumdoc
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: snow++ meant course got altered so even marshalls confused at first! Good fun , and stunning scenery
Date of review: December 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: stilldreaming
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brilliant race!
In full: Great fun today - superb atmosphere, lots of fancy dress, snow, sunshine - what more could a Christmas race want? Good decision to change the course - the Roaches will still be there next year!! Love the socks too!
Date of review: December 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: mugpunter32
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Change of course due to the conditions but enjoyable all the same
In full: Plodded round the lake for 5 miles in snowy but enjoyable conditions.
Date of review: December 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Strog
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Shame about the weather but a good one nevertheless
In full: My first time running this too so was disappointed not to do the real thing. But the alternative route was very scenic in all the snow so it was still worth effort. Some great fancy dress as well..
Date of review: December 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: cazmo78
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Gutted!
In full: Travelled all the way up from Basingstoke to combine a weekend with Family and Friends and then doing the race on my return journey home. Only to wake to bad blizzard conditions and some decisions to make. Did look on Staff Moorlands website for any information if the race was going ahead but nothing there - Had no option but to drive back South with out my run :-( Gutted!!!
Date of review: December 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Pongy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb race yet again!
In full: Despite the route change due to ice and snow, the race was once again lots of fun and well organised. At one point I thought we were heading off up the Roaches in protest at the start, but turned out that we had all gone the wrong way! Didn't spoil the enjoyment thought, and the atmosphere was fantastic. Thanks yet again to Staffs Moorlands AC who never fail to impress.
Date of review: December 20, 2009
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