My Event Ratings

Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		20%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		60%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Disappointing new course
In full: Sadly, the Hampshire Committee for Public Safety seems to have won and managed to spoil what was an enjoyable and scenic race. Not the Gosport club's fault I don't think but what they've been forced into is terribly disappointing. Chaotic start which surely could have been seen coming but as others have said, much of the race is in an abandoned military base. One of my all-time favourite races? Yes - used to be but won't be going again.
Date of review: November 16, 2008

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Serious hills but the views are superb
In full: Great, well-organised race. Fourth time I've done it [I think] and I vow not to go back but always manage to. Must be something about it. Nice atmosphere and very poignant this year. Superb long-sleeved t shirt. OK,parking's a drag but £2.50 90 mins before start ain't too bad, surely? And finish is virtually in said car park!! I didn't think start was bad at all. Why do some people never read instructions sent to them?! First mile is VERY hilly and can make you come unstuck - beware! However, do travel to it [as a number of reviewers have]. If weather favourable [it was a glorious evening]then it's hard to beat. Don't expect PB and try to ignore the fact that Dan Robinson did it in 1.06............
Date of review: July 1, 2008

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

In short: Excellent. Others could learn by.
In full: I paid about £8 to enter this race - same distance as Reading/Bath who charge 3 times as much. And what for??? Same distance!! I cannot fail the organisation of this race, especially the online update at 7.30 to say the race was on when the snow outside my house was 3" thick. Brilliant! Good luck to you and all other 'smaller' races. I've run Reading, Bath,Bristol et al and will not be seen at any of them again. We're being expoited. Stand up to them!!!!!!
Date of review: April 6, 2008

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: This is a really tough race - beware!!
In full: The hill at 6 miles is as bad as I've ever faced!
Date of review: June 5, 2005

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		40%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Dull course - and not flat!!
Date of review: March 26, 2005

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

In short: Great atmosphere, lovely venue
Date of review: January 22, 2005

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Tough and well worth a go
Date of review: January 22, 2005

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