Herts 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (225 votes). | The big picture (225 votes) | | Overall score | | 84% | | How many would do it again? | | 96% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 78% | | PB potential | | 61% | | Atmosphere | | 76% | | Organisation | | 79% | | Value | | 77% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 77% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Tim Harris 18
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Beautiful day, muddy underfoot, enjoyed it!
In full: A mix of cross-country and roads, largely flat. Well organised with good atmosphere. Country bits / mud make fast time tricky
Date of review: November 4, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Steve Muldoon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, scenic and varied route
In full: First time at the Herts 10k and found it very enjoyable. The route was interesting and slightly challenging given the slightly muddy bridle ways and puddles, and the hill 3km in. Good for family supporters too with bouncy castles, coffee and snack outlets while they wait for you to come back, and a good long stretch for them to watch and cheer from as you come back for the finish. A sell-out this year so great atmosphere too.
Date of review: October 16, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: allun burgess
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: got to be good 4th time running
In full: My 4th running of event, well organised and for a good cause Grove house hospice, this year the course was muddy in parts and country lanes large puddles in parts which made it challenging
Water points well located but could have done with small bottles with sports caps on rather the large ones my only moan, mars bar and water and nice medal at finish
Date of review: October 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: andrea walker 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised event on a glorious day
In full: 1st time running this race. Beautiful day, alot of mud and a bit slippery so no PB's today. Well organised and good for 1st timers. No big hills and 2 thirds of it track so safe to use your headphones. Would recommemd for beginners or serious runners alike. The big boys & girls go first as there is a staggered start.
Date of review: October 14, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Ian Pontefract
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: October 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Redsoles
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A well supported and well organised race which was hugely enjoyable.
In full: This was my first 10k and felt very lucky that it was my local race.I was very nervous having only covered 7k in training and having studied previous race reports and hearing of the dreaded 'hill'. The hill was fine - not steep just long and people should definitely not be put off by it. The organisation was very smooth and it had a great atmosphere with runners of all abilities so fantastic for those seeking their PBs and those doing a 10k for the first time.
Great support from the public. Will definitely do it again next year too.
Date of review: October 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Peter Crowdell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well-organised and friendly event in beautiful surroundings.
In full: A great mix of terrain which makes a pleasant change from the normal pavement pounding but you can run in your normal running shoes, even when wet.
Date of review: October 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: IsziC
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I felt it was a good choice to do this local run as my first 10K and first proper race since doing the Great North Run in 2009. A very good, friendly atmosphere.
Date of review: October 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Will Dunphy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organized run for a great cause
Date of review: October 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Stephen Kane
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Value | | 80% |
In full: First time at Herts 10k. A local race for me and really enjoyed the race and atmosphere. Well organised. Hill at 3k was ok, long but not a killer. Will be back next year.
Date of review: October 9, 2011
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