Newmarket 10K & County ChampionshipsHere's how RW members rated this race (13 votes). | 1 to 10 of 13 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (13 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 96% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 83% | | PB potential | | 48% | | Atmosphere | | 71% | | Organisation | | 83% | | Value | | 78% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 63% |
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2011 race reviewed by: Nik Chapman
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great race.
In full: Organisers started the race an hour earlier than the previous year but it was still very hot...to be honest even if it was started at 9 it would've been too hot, but certainly worth considering a 9 start as I'm sure people don't travel more than a hour for a 10 k and it gives you the rest of the day to yourself.
Plenty of uphills but plenty of downhills to fill yourself full of air.
Great parking, great recovery centre, great organisation, great marshalling and riduculously quick times posted at the end.
You will not be disappointed!
Date of review: July 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: ggaylmer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great challenge the last 3K, well organized
In full: Everyone mentions the uphill at the end but there are good downhill stretches too and you need to take advantage of them to make up for the finish! Lovely undulating countryside, shady areas, fields and studland. Encouraging marshals. Super fast results within 15 mins of the race end. No point moaning about PBs..in my mind PBs are only relevant for the same race. This was my second year in the race and it was my best yet!
Date of review: July 4, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Peter French 2
| | 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: Another hot day but quite a bit of shade on the course a good course
In full: A very good 'small' event that is well worth turning up for. Always seems to be a hot & testing day but with two drinks stations & sponges at the end runners were well catered for. Disappointed not to receive a t shirt (as in spec!) & instead a goody bag without any goodies! Bring back the t shirts next year!!
Date of review: July 7, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Rebecca Ford 4
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: extremely hot for running. earlier start may have benefitted runners on the difficult hilly course. well organised with tasty cakes at the end. useful shoebag. expecting a tshirt as per RW site. would prefer this run in evening at this time of year.
Date of review: July 4, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Grundlestook
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very addictive
In full: Knocked a whole 2 mins off my time from last year and will be back 2010 for another go . Wonderful , friendly and well organised but where was the lovely lady with the face spray near the finish . Great T-shirt momento and good facilities to use before and after .
Date of review: July 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jim Brewin 2
| | 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: Great run. Hill at 7k killed chances of a strong finish.It went on for ever!
Date of review: July 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter French 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very well organised race & an interesting, mildly challenging course
In full: Friendly atmosphere very well organised & marshalled no need to be scared of the hill at about 7K. Will be back next year to beat my time!
Date of review: July 6, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Grundlestook
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hottest day of the year ( so far ) - 30 .C
In full: First time I have run this race and I'm hoping to run it again so have booked some cooler weather for next year . Well organised with friendly and helpful helpers/marshals etc with nice T-shirt momento . Good facilities to use before and after .
Date of review: August 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: BlondeAmbition
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great race. Great marshalls. Lovely scenery.
In full: Nice race. Worryingly fast start with male club runners greatly outnumbering the ladies. At 29 degrees C, and a few hills it was too hot for a PB (although I was only 3 seconds off - darn diddly darn). I could have hugged the lady near the end who sprayed my face with water. Just what I needed! I'll be back next year to have another crack.
Date of review: July 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: marcus catlin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good event, tough course, hot hot hot!
Date of review: July 27, 2008
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