My Event Ratings

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: A challenge -as the name suggests
In full: When I registered for this five-mile event, I underestimated what was in store. It's a mostly woodland run, with some steep climbs and descents on trails covered with wet autumn leaves. Today there were at least a couple of quagmires to contend with too, and the last few hundred metres were through thick wet grass. I found the terrain demanding, but it was an enjoyable run on a glorious autumn morning. It's not the longest of runs, but a challenge it certainly is. The organisation was fine and the marshals efficient and supportive.
Date of review: November 11, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: First time here; highly recommended
In full: This was my first attempt at this particular event I'm already looking forward to returning next year. The event was well-organised and all the marshalls were encouraging. The start is a little crowded as others have mentioned but the field soon opens out. The course is undulating but not too demanding, and I was delighted with my own finishing time. Thanks to everyone for a well-run event.
Date of review: May 19, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Glad I returned
In full: My second year at the Herts 10k. Fortunately the heavy rain during the past week had cleared some days before race day, otherwise I can imagine the country paths could have been tricky under foot in places.
The hill climb leading up to the halfway point seemed less demanding than I remembered from last year, probably I've just become a more confident runner since then!
I started in the second pen (45-50 minutes) which was correct for my finishing time. As usual, many runners went past me in the first kilometer and after that I was the one doing the overtaking. I didn't find myself getting boxed in at any time, but in a field of nearly 3000 you're never likely to get a completely clear run.
I personally had no problems with traffic on the country lanes, although I did notice one point near the hill where police and marshals were holding back vehicles while runners went through. Were the roads closed?
Certainly an enjoyable event for a great cause.
Date of review: October 12, 2010

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Excellent cross-country run
In full: My first time at this event. Very enjoyable and well-organised. Be prepared for an uphill climb for around 1.5k up to the 5k mark. After that, the second half of the course is easier.
Date of review: October 12, 2009

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