My Event Ratings

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

In short: A decent challenge , in lovely countryside
In full: I enjoyed this first time event and it was for a good cause, I managed over 11 miles after short detour (must read directions), but no problems it was a trail race, that's normal. Like a few others missed the first water stop, so was ready for the next one at mile 9! Liked the tea, coffee biscuits at end, would have liked a bit more in the way of a cake selection.
Date of review: May 10, 2011

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

In short: It's muddy, so what's not to like
In full: 2nd time doing this, love it and hate in equal measure, and will probably be back to try it again next year. Great organisation, atmosphere. Liked the food selection at 3rd water stop. You just can't train for that type of mud between miles 7 & 9. Thanks to the Benfleet Runnining club for another great event.
Date of review: January 24, 2011

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

In short: Fantastic event fast flat course, well organised, great spectator support.
In full: Done a few Bupa races, but this is my favourite one. This year the weather was perfect, which was great for running on what is a very fast course. The weather meant there was terrific support most of the way round, which really helps. My only comment to organisers, can you arrange with powerade to provide smaller bottles, it's a big waste and bit of trip hazzard.
Date of review: October 25, 2010

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

In short: Brighton Rocks
In full: Great first Marathon event for Brighton, well organised race from start to finish,a big thank you to the marshalls for their encouragement. Superb support pretty much all the way round. Weather was fantastic... especially for the supporters, it made for a memorable day.
Date of review: April 19, 2010

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

In short: Well organised race, reasonably flat PB course through lovely countryside
In full: Enjoyed this race, good organisation and good support from marshalls and locals throughout. Plenty of water stations, greatful for the sponges on a reasonably warm day, loved the idea of the bloke in the stocks in one of the villages, very funny. Will definitely be back next year for this one.
Date of review: April 12, 2010

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

In short: Nearly 2000 hardy runners turned up - tells you all you need to know
In full: The weather was appalling, nothing you can do about that. Organisation was great, excellent value for money, great goody bag, t-shirt and medal. The weather was appalling, nothing you can do about that. Organisation was great, excellent value for money, great goody bag, t-shirt and medal. Well supported throughout both by Marshall’s and spectators, especially on the top of that big hill at mile 7/8. Definitely will do this one again.
Date of review: March 1, 2010

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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: Mud glorious mud, more mud, water, mud...great fun
In full: I'm going to wear more suitable footwear next year (welly boots). Good atmosphere, well organised and great support from the marshalls. See you next year.
Date of review: January 25, 2010

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

In short: Well organised, well marshalled event, slightly challenging!!
In full: Some tough hills but some good down hill bits as well. Great weather, nice location, very well organised. Well done Dartford. Will be back to try again. As some others have mentioned, would prefer medal.
Date of review: January 17, 2010

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

In short: Nice race. Will come back next year but hope for better weather conditions
In full: I enjoyed this one, just a shame about the appalling weather. well organised, nice goodies at the end and some really good encouragement on the way round. Just one hill to speak of so has good potential for a quick time, will try again next year.
Date of review: December 8, 2009

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

In short: Special race, fantastic atmosphere, great to be part of it.
In full: I've done it now, but would probably do it again, really enjoyed the whole weekend in Newcastle. The race is crowded pretty much all the way round so difficult to call it a race, spend lots of time dodging other runners but the the spectators and atmosphere make up for any negatives.
Date of review: September 22, 2009

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