Summer Solstice 8KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (50 votes). | 1 to 10 of 50 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The big picture (50 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 81% | | PB potential | | 71% | | Atmosphere | | 70% | | Organisation | | 72% | | Value | | 74% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 78% |
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2011 race reviewed by: Victoria Neate
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: Did the Summer Solstice 8k at Moors Valley for the first time and really enjoyed it! Despite the torrential rain a few hours before it eased off ready for the start. The organisation was very good and the route was really well marked. Thank you to all the marshals who braved the weather. The course was beautiful with woodland paths meandering through the forest. Loved it and would highly recommend for next year.
Date of review: June 21, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: MeMoo8
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A lovely, lightly undulating race, even in the drizzle!
In full: The dream of a balmy evening, scenic run that we had in mind was sadly shattered by the grey and drizzle. However, still a great evening, lots of fun, and a good atmosphere all things considered. Mixed terrain with lots of muddy puddles to negotiate en route made it a (fun) challenge! The traffic getting there was a little off putting... but after we'd finished we were glad we'd come along! Nothing better than the smell of a forest after/during the rain and all for a great cause...
Date of review: June 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Frank Roscoe
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Small, well organised, friendly race. Truely multi-terrain.
In full: Great value for money run that deserves more support. A relatively small field of runners provided a warm friendly atmosphere, added to by the supportive marshalls.
Only one water station just after halfway, but nice touches with easter eggs and hot cross buns at the finish.
Date of review: April 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: L B
| | 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: Very warm, but the hot cross bun and chocs made up for it!
In full: Interesting run, but no shade so very hard going.
My results are incorrect on the sheet - it says I completed it 10 mins quicker than I actually did!!
Like last year, the last km is not marked properly and is too long, so it takes longer than you think - but I was prepared for it this time!
What a lovely big shiny gold medal this year :)
Date of review: April 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: cakelover
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: sunny, very hot, great goody bag
In full: Lots of mixed terrain on this race, tarmac, gravel, turf, bridleways, heathland, sand - you name it, it's got it! Found it quite tough in the hot sunshine as there was no respite from the heat, also not really a great deal of wind.
Well organised, the route was really well signposted and the goody bag was awesome.
The distance was about 200 metres over 10k (therefore I just missed a pb!)
Date of review: April 11, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Joel Oxley 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic Race through a great country park
In full: Very well organised, well marshalled, great support, plenty of parking, very scenic tracks and a medal as well. A very enjoyable evenings fun which I will be running again next year.
Date of review: June 23, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Julia Goodwin 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great atmosphere, incredibly well organised with clear markings and lots of marshalls! Fabulous race see you next year!
Date of review: June 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Paul Gillespie 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Thourougly enjoyable and friendly event
Date of review: June 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: GRAHAM WICKHAM
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not bad for a first attempt, I am sure it will be better next year
In full: Firstly can I say that the reviews for this race are being added to the Summer Solstice race which is a completely different event.
There were a few organisation issues such as signposts to the car park lacking;unable to hear the young lady at the start despite the microphone;and a medal in the goody bag after I had just been given one.Having said that the marshalls were great, the route was nice and flat but slightly boring and the atmosphere was fine.
Thanks to all involved for putting on the event.Any comments are intended to be helpful rather than critical.
Date of review: April 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Lizzie Dunn
| | 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: Very good organisation and an interesting route
In full: I really enjoyed this race. The organisation was very good and had friendly marshallers. I would agree with some of the others about possibly adding in another water stop somewhere along the route, particularly as it was quie a hot day. A pretty and varied route which reminded me of Barossa at times! Nice goody bag at the end and a hot cross bun. Very enjoyable.
Date of review: April 18, 2010
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