Houghton Fun RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (29 votes). | 1 to 10 of 29 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture (29 votes) | | Overall score | | 93% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 95% | | PB potential | | 59% | | Atmosphere | | 84% | | Organisation | | 83% | | Value | | 91% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 82% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Stephen Noble 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A very British run
In full: A lovely well organised race in a very friendly village (I have not been to another race where there is a cake raffle at the start). No queues for registration or toilets like at many of the more "professional" runs. The scenery was spectacular and odd in places (running through a cattle sheds with some very bemused cows and passing a wonderful disused railway). Quite a bit hilly up to around 6k but then flat/downhill all the way after that. The motivational signs around the course were brilliant in their humour; very nice touch. Thank you to all those that made this race happen; I cant wait for next year.
Date of review: April 29, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Matthew Thorne
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fun in the Sun
In full: First time running 11k and certainly off-road. What a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. The second hill was a bit of a killer but after getting up it it was pretty flat after that. Amazing well organised and I'd definately do it again.
Date of review: April 29, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Tom Frost
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely trail race over a nice bit of Hampshire.
In full: Low key village event, Lovely countryside, good signage, loads of marsals. Can't fault.
Date of review: April 29, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: John Hancock
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Gem of a race. Highly recommended.
In full: Small and perfectly formed trail run. Hard to think of a more charming run. Maybe more races were like before running became so popular. Amyway jighly recommended. Absolutely hassle free with easy parking. Beautiful downland countryside. Some nice views along the way. River very pretty. Genuinely friendly and welcoming organisers. Thanks for a great morning.
Date of review: April 28, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: MrsPlod
| | 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: Excellent
In full: Did it last year in the blistering heat and this year in the rain and gales and loved both races! It really is a beautiful course, smiley, enthusiastic marshalls (even in the rain), well organised and lovely cake at the finish :-) A must in my racing calendar. Thanks to all the organisers for a fab morning out enjoying the British weather!
Date of review: April 30, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Joe Jogger 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: still a good event -even in the very very wet conditions -
Date of review: April 30, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Macca4000
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A perfect, friendly, smile enducing rural race :)
In full: This is the 3rd time in 4 years I've done this race. The other 2 have been in glorious conditions showing the course of at it's magnificent best.
Beautiful Hants countryside with yellow fields, styles and the magical river Test. But this time it rained. And boy did it rain!! But the way this was handled with such a smile and a British stoical atmosphere was a joy. Marshalls who smiled through some of the worst conditions seen for yonks. And a lovely village hall with cake and tea and friendly runners. And organisers who really were interested. Why pay £30 for foul ups like last week (The Demon Run) when you can pay a tenner for a great rural course with a cracking atmosphere. I'll be back!
Will put a proper review up in the week on my blog: http://www.runningtowork.co.uk :)
Date of review: April 29, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Richard Williams 26
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: fab course, very well organised
In full: Really enjoyable country run that I hope to repeat next year, very well organised event
Date of review: April 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: caroline21
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Brilliant
Date of review: April 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: chunky.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The prettiest course I've ever run on by some distance.
In full: The prettiest course I've ever run on by some distance.
Date of review: April 12, 2011
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