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Stowmarket Striders Scenic 7

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (54 votes).

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The big picture (54 votes)
Overall score
 
88%
How many would do it again?
 
96%
 
Details:
Scenery
 
82%
PB potential
 
69%
Atmosphere
 
73%
Organisation
 
83%
Value
 
83%
Beginner-friendliness
 
75%
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2012 race reviewed by: waddington minge
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Nice route, well organised, just a shame there's no medal! :(
In full: Route is a fairly flat, fast 7 miles, with well placed marshalls throughout and two water stops (although the 1st was at 1.5 miles which seems a bit early!). Great atmosphere, and well organised make this an enjoyable race, just a shame there's no medal at the end (though you do get something - in the past I've had a bag and a mug)
Date of review: November 12, 2012

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2011 race reviewed by: RICHARD DISNEY 3
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Well organised scenic event. Uncommon distance makes it PB Potential
In full: First race back from an injury lay-off and worth the journey from Berkshire. Well organised event on a pleasantly undulating rural course. 2 minutes silence before race ensured a prompt 11.02 start.
Date of review: November 14, 2011

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2010 race reviewed by: Alex Kuczer
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Good race, Good organisation, PB!
In full: Very well organised raced again this year. Mildly amusing bit when some of us thought the race had started, but wasn in fact jog to the start line! Still got a PB.
Date of review: November 14, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Ipswich Runner
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: A great race which is a favourite for most local people
In full: A great race with a local feel, well organised with friendly and encouraging marshals. The hill at 4.5 miles makes it a tough course for PBs
Date of review: November 14, 2010

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2009 race reviewed by: Andrew Blanchard
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

Date of review: January 11, 2010

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2009 race reviewed by: Stefan Glaysher 2
Would you do it again?
 
No
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
80%

In full: really disappointed-won an age group catagory-prize was given to another athlete who finished 2 mins behind me. Despite now 2 phone calls and 3 months later I still have not recieved my prize-very disappointed!!!!!!
Date of review: January 8, 2010

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2002 race reviewed by: Stefan Glaysher 2
Would you do it again?
 
No
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
80%

In full: really disappointed-won an age group catagory-prize was given to another athlete who finished 2 mins behind me. Despite now 2 phone calls and 3 months later I still have not recieved my prize-very disappointed!!!!!!
Date of review: January 8, 2010

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2009 race reviewed by: Rebecca Ford 4
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: lovely rural route with a few hills to challenge the legs
Date of review: November 11, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: slowfish
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
In full: Very well organised, superb marshalls, lovely tea & cakes, and a challenging route (the hill at 4 knocks a few seconds off!) A bit disappointed to just receive a towel as I was expecting a goody bag & medal (as advertised)
Date of review: November 9, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Simon M
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: My first Scenic 7 - really well organised & will definitely being running next year. Not one for a PB though as the hill just after 4 is brutal!
Date of review: November 9, 2009

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