Rotary Blenheim 10KHere's how RW members rated this race (10 votes). | 1 to 10 of 10 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture (10 votes) | | Overall score | | 76% | | How many would do it again? | | 90% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 98% | | PB potential | | 52% | | Atmosphere | | 70% | | Organisation | | 72% | | Value | | 74% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 68% |
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2012 race reviewed by: ben herridge
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This was my first stab at the running game after being inactive since leaving school and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Was a well organised race in a great setting with a good mix of abilities. Great for those starting out like me or those with experience
Date of review: December 3, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Aaron Nicholas 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A hilly 10k, not for PB's, but quiet, very scenic and well organized
In full: This race starts and finishes withing sight of Blenheim Palace, the course snakes its way through the private grounds of Blenheim on closed estate roads. The first 2-3k's are flat as you race across the bridge towards the front door of the palace before heading for more undulating roads. There is a long climb between km's 5 and 6 which is a tester, but its followed by a long down-hill. Still, the various short ascents of the course test your overall fitness. Not a course for setting a PB, but a good one for hill lovers or those wanting to soak up some authentic aristocratic atmosphere in tranquill surroundings.
Date of review: November 1, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Izbo
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: THIS IS NOT GENTLY UNDULATING. IT IS HILLY.
Date of review: October 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Nigel Towler
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
Date of review: October 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Tamsin Bright
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic scenery
In full: What a great run! Well organised, started bang on time. A few hard hills but great to come down the other side. In aid of a great charity Will be back next year!
Date of review: October 14, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Jenny Kitchen 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Glorious surroundings make you forget the painful hills!
In full: A fabulous event, made even better by the route through Blenheim's parklands. A hilly course but with the joy of a lovely downhill section between 6k and 7.5k. Very well organised and great to be kept informed from a loud speaker that could be hear by all! A few more loos would have been nice though! Not a PB for me, a challenging route!
Date of review: October 14, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Mark Pidgeon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good race in beautiful surroundings
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: irregular
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: excellent location but do not expect a PB
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Simon Covell
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: October 16, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Paul Herrett
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great setting for a nice challenging run. Be there next year 4 Stars
In full: Only gave run 4 Stars as some later runners missed out on medals, they just ran out. Apart from this the run was excellent value and the setting in Blenheim Palace grounds was just breath taking.
Date of review: October 21, 2010
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