Marple 10K trail raceHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (18 votes). | 1 to 10 of 18 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (18 votes) | | Overall score | | 86% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 77% | | PB potential | | 71% | | Atmosphere | | 76% | | Organisation | | 70% | | Value | | 77% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 83% |
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2010 race reviewed by: MattM
 | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good - but some flaws
In full: I also got caught with on the day entry. So no pint or sandwich at the end! Also a very late start. So that was disappointing. Also I couldnt see any distance markers, although that may have been me! So I rounded a corner to see finish feeling pretty good not knowing I had 20 yards to go. Overall good, but have no idea what time I did. Times havent been published. Anyone know where they are?
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jonathan Storey
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Expensive for a local charity race
In full: The race was fun.
They had a staggered start to group similar standard runners and to avoid congestion.
The website advertised a free sanwich and beer for all runners, what they missed out was that you weren't entitled to a sanwich and beer if you registered and paid for the race on the day.
£12.50 in all. I've been to charity runs for £6...So I was really looking forward to my sandwich and beer at the end, for that price.....a little disappointed.
Date of review: September 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Elsie11
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Another excellent, well organised race
In full: The only question I have with this race was that the 9km marker was so far away from the finish? Are you sure this wasn't 10.5k? A great race, well marshalled and well organised. Thanks for a great run
Date of review: September 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Al C
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: Really well organized, informal and friendly charity race with free drink and sandwich at the pub at the end! Slight incline when running from trail to canal path, but otherwise flat and traffic free. Enjoyable run!
Date of review: September 11, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Hairy Gibbon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat quick run with race fee going to charity
Date of review: September 11, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Paula Trow
| | 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: My first ever race and the pint and the butty at the pub at the end were the best I'vee ever tasted. Fantastic. F
Date of review: September 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tronulas
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Nice run, bit boggy but good pb course
In full: Very flat course and nice to run as it is crowded as it is waved correctly
Date of review: September 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: LexyT
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Friendly well organised rate with a pint & buttie at the end :)
Date of review: September 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jane-O
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Friendly, enjoyable, lovely setting
In full: Glorious weather and lovely setting made for a very enjoyable race. I ran the first one of these in 2007 and the organisation has really improved. The genuine enthusiasm and friendly attitude of the organisers makes for a great atmosphere and it's nice to run a 10k that is made up of a real mix of runners. I made this the centrepiece of a long training run and really enjoyed it. A huge thank you to the Marple Firefighters and all the volunteers who make this such a special event.
Date of review: September 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sarah Hayes 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Loved everything about this race ! Great weather & a PB too
Date of review: September 12, 2009
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