My Event Ratings

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

In full: One of the best races of the year. Well organised and very friendly.
Date of review: December 10, 2012

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

In short: Great little race
In full: Challenging multi-terrain course but an interesting, scenic route. Very well organised event, generous goody bag and good facilities at race HQ.Pure radio broadcast helped createa good atmosphere. Not a PB race but that added to the enjoyment.Will be back.
Date of review: September 9, 2012

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

In short: Better than ever
In full: Superbly organised race, friendly marshalls and a great atmosphere. Definately one of my favourite races. The long sleeve , high viz technical top I received is worth the entry fee alone.
Date of review: December 13, 2011

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

In short: A fantastic experience
In full: A wonderful race. Well organised with friendly, encouraging marshalls. Other races take note ! Extremely generous souvenir, goody bag, food and drink at the finish. Well done all
Date of review: December 17, 2009

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

In short: Enjoyable as always
In full: Only a couple of small glitches that the organisers have said they will address for 2008.

As usual a real feel good factor here. This is definately 'the friendly race' and a major factor in why I joined a running club.
Date of review: December 11, 2007

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

In short: Really enjoyed it
In full: This is a small but well organised, friendly event. When I had a question people went out of their way to help me.

The weather was glorious but not unbearably warm although a drinks station en route would have been welcome.

Managed a PB so went away happy. Will aim to be back next year.
Date of review: April 8, 2007

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

In short: Some good, some bad
In full: First time I have entered this race and was delighted to achieve a PB in glorius sunshine. Obviously the organisers can't take the credit for the weather but I thought that the course was scenic and only a couple of hills caused concern. A few people who have run a previous version of this race and were disappoined with the enforced route change but I am unable to compare.

I did feel that the mile markers were smaller than at other races I have entered and indeed I missed the ones at 6 and 10 miles.

It was slightly disappointed with the goody bag but have seen worse. There was a nice medal so I was happy with that. I did see some race T-shirts on sale at a stall for £3 before the race but the guy there couldn't confirm if there were any in the bags or not so he lost the sale.

The baggage tent was highly efficient and my bag was returned to me almost before I reached the barrier.

The car park situation sounded chaotic but I was staying a different part of town so thankfully avoided this.

Chip timing. I don't like the type used here. It has proved unreliable in the past for me and reports here suggest similar problems.Not yet established when or if the data collected at the half way point will be released. A sign to mark the half way point would have been nice. I worked out where we were but not sure everyone did.

Finally the major issue - the lack of water. I was lucky enough to get my supply but the problems suffered by others cannot be excused.I'm not sure what the shelf life is of these bottles but surely there was no risk in ordering more than was needed. It wasn't like we were expecting something perishable like a banana each or something. Running out of water is a serious issue on any day especially a warm one.I hope steps are taken to ensure this never happens again.
Date of review: March 26, 2007

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

In short: Superb !
In full: This is what running is all about.Friendly atmosphere, great organisation and an interesting and challenging course, marshalled superbly.

Someone has put a lot of thought, effort and a sense of humour into the compilation of the goody bag which pretty much sums up the race as a whole.
Date of review: December 10, 2006

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

In short: A great event
In full: This race has so much going for it.Track start and finish and good facilities nearby.The course is a bit up and down but it adds to the challenge and there is some great scenary when you reach the top.

Will be back.
Date of review: October 1, 2006

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

In short: Great race but a struggle in the heat
In full: 3rd attempt at this race and this was definately the toughest.

First half route change makes for a more challenging race but it is definately more scenic than before.I feel Nottingham has taken a few knocks image wise in the last few years so it is good to remove the dull bits and show visitors what a great city it is.

After the split and the usual feeling of mild dispair the long road into Holme Pierrepoint and the lake were a mental obstacle as always and it was a great relief to reach the 23 mile mark knowing you were heading for home along the river.

Made up to eventually get 3.55 in the heat even though I was 8 mins slower than last year.

Thought the Marshalls were exceptionally good and very supportive. The good weather had also brought more spectators out than last 2 years and they too provided plenty of welcome encouragement.Unfortunately the crowds were as sparse as usual on the less spectator friendly parts of the marathon route.

£13 for a T-shirt? Well at least the Nottingham shirt is more useful for sport than some of the cotton ones given away at other races but the goody bag was a little disappointing (although I was offered and took 2 !).

Minor quibbles though. This was a great event again and I will be back.
Date of review: September 11, 2006

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