Telford 10kHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (98 votes). | The big picture (98 votes) | | Overall score | | 79% | | How many would do it again? | | 91% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 67% | | PB potential | | 85% | | Atmosphere | | 65% | | Organisation | | 76% | | Value | | 81% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 71% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Jonathan Jennings 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In full: First class organisation by Dave Mansbridge and the Telford team. Friendly organised and no nonsense. Costs down and non of the fluff associated with more expensive 10ks (No More t- shirts!)Obviously a class field but P.B potential for all and thats the challenge for every runner. Knowle and Dorridge contingent will make this a regular event. Best 10k of the year by far.
Date of review: December 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: james matheson 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: For £6it was an absolute bargain - definate PB potential
In full: Not the best course - and a few too many runners for a very narrow out and back route, it became difficult to overtake up and down the old railway track. Having said that....for £6 entry fee, with a medal at the end it was a very fast course, nice and flat as long as you can get a good start in the masses race. Definately one for next year to go for another pb
Date of review: December 18, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: fluffyface
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: TOO CONGESTED - TOO MANY RUNNERS
In full: Bargain price, but the course isnt really suitable for 700+ runners, you have to walk/jog the first couple of minutes.
Date of review: December 18, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Iain Beveridge
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent race
Date of review: December 16, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: orlando corea
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: No airs or graces, just FAST.
In full: Straightforward old fashioned race, sadly no recovery goodies except a bottle of still water but an inexpensive entry fee so no complaints. Loads of fantastic runners to compete against and a very fast course compared to the other road 10k I have previously run. So despite winter training kicking in, myself and most of the elite runners still clocked PB or SB. I was delighted to have made the trip. Wholly recommend to anyone as an end of year bonus race.
Date of review: December 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Laudy
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Quick and Flat
In full: Not the most scenic course, park pathways, a little narrow in places, but hats off to the other runners, everybody seemed to start in roughly the right place today I had no problems with congestion (I ran the masses). Would recommend this as an end of year test to see how your looking heading into Spring Marathon training as the course has serious PB potential.
Medal was low-key, however for £8 a medal is a big bonus.
No major issues with organisation, free car parking, easy pick up of numbers and 2 wave start an excellent idea on this course.
Organizers kept us updated on the runners world forum regarding the snow/ice risk for those travelling some distance.
All in all worth a go, no outstanding features other than a considerable chance of bagging yourself an early Christmas present in the shape of a big PB, and that has surely got to be worth it?!?!?
Date of review: December 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: fluffyface
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Worth the asking price!
In full: Good points: Nice warm tent at start for baggage/waiting. Mile markers spot on, in correct positions. Loads of parking. Early update on whether race was going ahead via website. Pre-race info & directions. Optional charge for medal....excellent, as medals not always wanted. Fast course.
Bad points: Very very congested start and the whole course very narrow, very difficult to overtake too with runners coming at you head on (out and back route)
Date of review: December 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Gizzy Lad
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Little Race
In full: Excellent organisation, friendly and great value.
Date of review: December 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Stokie Mat
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Even the cold weather didn't
Date of review: December 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Mr Minty
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and friendly.Good updates over the week including the morning of the race.
Date of review: December 18, 2011
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