My Event Ratings

Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		20%

In short: Very pretty - not great for beginners
In full: The scenery was wonderful but the weather made an already tough race very difficult. Thank you to all of the marshalls who braved horrid conditions. The lack of a backmarker was a shame, particularly as a few of the turns on the course were unmanned by the time I reached them - I went the wrong way a couple of times!
Date of review: October 27, 2008

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

In short: Mud mud glorious mud!
In full: This is not to be underestimated, mainly because the difficult parts are tackled near the end when you are starting to tire. I loved the mud and seeing the train lifted my spirits. The marshalling was amazing and there were more water stations that I have seen in some marathons. The goody bag was very generous with a nice medal and t-shirt along with lots of yummy treats to keep you busy in the car on the way home! I loved this race and would recommend it to anyone who likes a challenge.
Date of review: August 17, 2008

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Fantastic!
In full: This is my third year of running this race - I love it! It's just the right mixture of hills and flat to make you feel you have achieved something. Fantastic organisation, frequent water stations (I think 4-5 in total) and very friendly. Where do I enter for next year?!
Date of review: August 7, 2008

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Blimey it was warm!
In full: There was a bit of confusion about the start - we didn't hear anything at the back to indicate we were off. The route was pleasant but undulating without too many cars. The course was well sign posted and the there was plenty of water at all of the drinks stations, I always carry a water bottle which was filled up at each station but for anyone who doesn't an extra water station might have been nice given the heat. At the end you recieved a nice good quality medal and a very generous goody bag - All in all I can't really complain.
Date of review: July 27, 2008

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

In short: A friendly race, great for all levels of runner.
In full: A well organised race on traffic free country lanes with a couple of hills to make this a fairly challenging 10K course. The organisation was fantastic and the marshalls were very friendly and helpful. Great for first time racers.
Date of review: June 29, 2008

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

In short: Well worth getting up on a Sunday morning for!
In full: This year was my first time at this race, but I will be back! I didn't mind running on the roads and I thought everyone was really friendly. Weather was lovely apart from running into the wind for the last few miles. Thank you Acorns for a lovely race in aid of a great cause.
Date of review: June 23, 2008

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

In short: What a lovely way to spend a summer afternoon!
In full: I really enjoyed this race, the weather was perfect, great scenery and the race was well organised - I will be back!
Date of review: June 14, 2008

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Well organised, nice scenery, lots of support
Date of review: May 19, 2008

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Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		20%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Where was the water after drinks station at 2.5 miles?
In full: Reasonable course. Not well signposted with a lack of marshalls. Biggest problem given the weather was the lack of water for slower runners. Given a bottle of water at 2.5 miles. At the next water station, we were forced to pick up half empty bottles off the floor, but were promised water at the next water station. When we got there, there was no water, but luckily local kind residents were filling up jugs to top up our bottles. The final water station also had no water, and again, we relied on a local resident to provide us with water. For a run of this distance, in these conditions, from such a high profile organiser, the lack of water was TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. No advice or instruction was given at the start of the race, and the 5 mile runners and half marathon runners weren't seperated, which lead to much confusion at the start. Queue for chips was ridiculous, and it wasn't mad clear what to do to collect your chip. The goody bag was nice though!!
Date of review: May 11, 2008

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Does exactly what it says on the tin!
In full: It was scenic and it was 6 miles! Nice atmosphere in the village hall pre & post race, lovely home-made cakes and a good cup of tea! The start was chaotic due to the slower runners having to start mixed in with the fun runners (mostly children)The conditions made it difficult as we were running into the wind and the rain for most of the race. I will be back next year if there weather perks up a bit!
Date of review: April 3, 2006

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