Castle Howard Cancer Research UK 10K Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (15 votes). | 1 to 10 of 15 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (15 votes) | | Overall score | | 76% | | How many would do it again? | | 70% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 91% | | PB potential | | 49% | | Atmosphere | | 75% | | Organisation | | 68% | | Value | | 56% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 85% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Tim@MarathonDrinkers.co.uk
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great scenery but poor value for money
In full: Would have liked to see some of the £17.50 entry fee go to the cancer charity. Costly for a 10k and suggests far too much was spent on advertising.
However, great course, mildly challenging and a good atmosphere.
Longer review to follow soon at:
http://www.marathondrinkers.co.uk
Date of review: October 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: JDM1977
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: It is very hilly, but it is for a good course.
Date of review: October 11, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Nimble Runner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very Special
In full: No chips or timings for the high price but the scenery and free entry to the house and grounds after the event madeup for that.
The start funnel was very busy, so not really good for PB's unless you get to the front. Saying that I was running my backside off and overtook (barged through) and got a PB of 46:10
Yes it was a VERY challenging with the hills, but that was made up for with the long downhills.
I only started running this year aged 50, but I have now enjoyed my 7th race.
I have my first half marathon in FLORIDA in December, and you can sponsor me if you have a spare dime www.justgiving.com/stephenauker
CU next year
Steve
Date of review: October 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Aim
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Beautiful Scenery
In full: A very enjoyable race with stunning views all the way round. All on tracks and grass - no tarmac! They weren't making it up about the hills either!
The major downside was the price - £17.50 per head and according to the blurb they sent out, none of that went towards Cancer Research. They must spend a fortune on marketing and gimmmicks..
Overall, it was a great day out.
Date of review: October 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: toolilac
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great weather, gorgeous scenery, for a good cause... and a PB!!
In full: Slow moving traffic jam to get to carpark, massive toilet queues (handy cricket pavilion tho'!). Fab scenery - really enjoyed the day and managed a PB !
Date of review: October 7, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Laura Bryant
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good 10k, but the hills hurt
In full: A good run round Heaton Park, nice quick first couple of kilometres but then the hills hit. The one at 6k went on for ever!
Needed better organistaion at the start, being given 2 mins to get into position was pushing it with 1200 starters, and I felt sorry for the faster runners who got stuck at the back.
Date of review: September 10, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mike Graney
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Nice tough course, very beginner friendly, pricey considering no chip timing
In full: A good friendly race for beginners, but with no organisation at the start to allow faster runners to get to the front. Especially important as very narrow course. Good cheery marshalls and a really good use of the space in the park.
Date of review: September 10, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: Jimbo_
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic scenery - Thouroughly enjoyable race
In full: Small event but that just made it all the more cosy. A great race if you're new to running - plenty of stunning scenery to keep you occupied - and the finish with the back drop of castle howard itself makes for great photos.
Is a little hilly for some but they don't last long and aren't too crazy. Running t-shirt supplied arent great for running but then your not in them for that long and it's all in a good cause. If you're new to running then make sure you get some pactice off road so you know what to expect.
Date of review: April 26, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: jdp185
| | 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: what a stunning place for a first 10k run, wonderful to see so many people trying so hard to complete a hilly run for cancer research
Date of review: October 14, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: michael hannan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: good testing course.
In full: very good testing course, several hills and stoney paths.Excellent scenery. would highly recommend.
Date of review: October 10, 2006
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