Frank Hodson Saddleworth 6Here's how RW members rated this race (25 votes). | 1 to 10 of 25 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture (25 votes) | | Overall score | | 79% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 78% | | PB potential | | 68% | | Atmosphere | | 66% | | Organisation | | 72% | | Value | | 69% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 65% |
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2012 race reviewed by: BelleVueRacerOfBeartown
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great venue for a fell run
In full: A lapped course is not always a bad thing, some junctions could have done with police cover / assertive marshalling as cars were curing runners off.
Good facilities at start / finish. 30p for a brew at start, orange free at finish. One water station half way round would be nice.
Will be better when the old start returns.
The surroundings were spectcular but you only get to glimpse them on the way round. I'll have to see if there's a fell race round here.
Date of review: August 9, 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 | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: fast
In full: as i live near the race course i do it every year did 38 mins tonight my fastest so far it can be tough with 2 laps near start on carr lane this time and finish is where the start was at the HQ
Date of review: August 8, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Donnasib
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Disappointing
In full: This is my 4th time running this race and I think it'll be my last.
Positives first: despite the awful weather the marshalls were brilliant and the local support was vocal and encouraging.
I also quite liked the new start, even though it was a bit packed.
Negatives: Although we set off early, because we came across three road closures en route, we didn't get to the race HQ until slightly after 7.20. One particular individual at the registration desk was pretty rude to us about the fact that we were 'late'. In fact we were reprimanded like errant children!
Once again the memento, a pen, given at the start of the race, so there was no point in collecting it as I don't have a pen pocket in my shorts!
I also didn't see water or refreshments of any kind at the end of the race.
Year on year the price of entry to this race has increased and frankly it's not worth the £9 entry fee. There are other races in the area around the same date that I'll try in the future.
Date of review: August 16, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Josh Berlyne
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great race - fantastic scenery and great atmosphere. No killer hills, just short sharp kicks.
In full: The start wasn't great - on a narrow, muddy path with a sudden steep downhill, making it very slow. After that, however, the route was great. There were a few short but steep hills with equally steep downhills, and there was nice scenery almost all the way round. The atmosphere was great too.
Date of review: August 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: marshallini
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: tougher than expected,or I'm not as fit as I thought.
In full: Course is undulating, two laps, run on roads which aren't closed but I experienced no issues with the traffic. Start was a bit narrow on the Penine Bridle Way,(changed due to road works or something) but I got in at the front and went off fast so was ok. Considering the poor weather there was loads of support on the course and it was very well marshalled. Giant puddle at the finish which was pretty much unavoidable, but was soaked thru with rain so made no difference. Good race :)
Date of review: August 10, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Donnasib
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Scenic evening race
In full: 3rd time and a PB for this course. Good atmosphere, supportive marshalls and a couple of short climbs which always feel tougher the second time around.
Only critisicm would be the quality of the memento and why they don't give them out at the end of the race.
Date of review: August 13, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Frank Furillo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great Race
In full: Didn't really feel like a lap course, well organised and excellent route.
Date of review: October 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Paul Cachelin-Stephens
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Good challenge
Date of review: August 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Donnasib
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: It fel
Date of review: August 13, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: O&R
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice, scenic route. Couple of hills, but nothing serious.
Date of review: August 3, 2009
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