St Albans 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (120 votes). | The big picture (120 votes) | | Overall score | | 78% | | How many would do it again? | | 95% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 76% | | PB potential | | 64% | | Atmosphere | | 67% | | Organisation | | 75% | | Value | | 75% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 71% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Necula
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race, with good organisation and a course that is suitable for all
In full: This was my first race so I wasn't sure what to expect, however I needn't have been worried. It was well run, with a course that is not too challenging. There are a few hills but it is more undulating than hilly. Really enjoyed it. Only complaints is that official results (with times) are still not on the website. Also the wooden medal felt cheap considering the price paid. Will still do it again next year.
Date of review: May 16, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: ATPTour
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice route, well marshalled and very friendly. My first road 10K so a little strange not to come back covered in mud, but enjoyable nonetheless!
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Steve Hudziak
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Adam Sheridan 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I loved this race!! A few hills but they weren't too challenging!!
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: AMY LAM 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic run through the south of St Albans. Will definitely run it again. Hilly - but fun! Great crowd support
Date of review: May 20, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Colin Perry 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First time here; highly recommended
In full: This was my first attempt at this particular event I'm already looking forward to returning next year. The event was well-organised and all the marshalls were encouraging. The start is a little crowded as others have mentioned but the field soon opens out. The course is undulating but not too demanding, and I was delighted with my own finishing time. Thanks to everyone for a well-run event.
Date of review: May 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Barry Wells 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Race. Picturesque setting.
In full: Well organised race, with nice atmosphere and some of the most enthusiastic marshals I've ever come across. It is a minor quibble but if you could just fix that narrow start....
Date of review: May 17, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Peter Hern
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well marshalled and very enjoyable race
In full: As has already been said start is a problem with the narrow path and slight uphill. Also affected any overtaking towards the finish line. Thought this would be more of a problem affecting my overall time but was over 3 mins faster than Watford 10k the week before. Extremely well marshalled, clearly a race run by runners for runners. Well done and thank you. See you next year.
Date of review: May 16, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Poppyzest
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great atmposphere! The best refreshments I have ever seen for post race!
In full: Perfect numbers to create an atmposhere without being too packed. I had a problem with my race pack arriving (my own fault) and the race director was promt and re assuring in replacing it. PB for me, so very happy.
Date of review: May 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Richard Dempsey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Race - well organised
In full: Great race = knocked 3 minutes of my 2011 year time!
Date of review: May 15, 2012
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