My Event Ratings

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

In short: Fantastic to be back
In full: Was really pleased when the National Trust re-launched this race and it seemed to run like they had organised it for years. Much better course with road section removed. Much better finish with things for all ages to do. Lovely atmosphere. Plenty and friendly marshalls and it really didn't seem to matter if you were fast or slow.Great to get cake at the end. I hope this run continues for many years yet as it is defo one of my favorites.
Date of review: June 12, 2011

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

In short: Hope its back again in 2012
In full: Hopefully this race will become a yearly event. Plenty of smiling marshalls, good flat course well marked out and chip timing. Although not traffic free it was never a problem.
The wind was fierce for the first 5k but glad rain held off.
Well done to all those who put the time and effort into organising this new event. Compared to the other 10K in Southport I think this is a better course (no loops) and a better price.
Will be back next year
Date of review: February 6, 2011

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

In short: Fantastic example of how a race should be orgainised
In full: Brilliant organisation -race chips, park and ride, marshalls, water stations and the cheerful ladies serving tea at the end.
Thank you to all involved. It was a fantantic day and an example how a race should be organised.
Date of review: January 27, 2011

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

In short: faultless organisation and all round a great race
In full: Park and ride worked well with no waits at either end. The drink stations were plentyful and the young people 'manning' the stations were encouraging and cheery. Marshals helpful. Thanks to everyone involved for a great day.
Date of review: January 20, 2010

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

In short: Excellant, friendly run, great value for money
In full: A very well organised run with plenty of friendly marshalls giving their support. Great atmosphere and very good value for money. Would encourage anyone to give this a go next year
Date of review: August 5, 2009

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

In short: Excellent run for all regardless of ability.
In full: I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendly attitude of the organisers and their marshalls. As others have said it was very hard running in the heat but no one can control that and it shouldnt overshadow what was a very well organsised event and those concerned should be congratulated. Good luck to them for future events and it was all for a very worthy cause.
Date of review: July 2, 2009

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

In short: Disgraceful organisation but fantastic support from fellow runners and local supporterse
In full: This is the sixth marathon I have completed but by far the WORST.
The organisers could do nothing about the sunshine but to have NO drinks for long periods of the race is UNACCEPTABLE and DANGEROUS. At the start of the race they emphasied the need to keep hydrated which is a joke. Thank goodness for the local residents and fellow runners who shared any 'scraps' of drink they had (and hosepipes).
The marshalls could do nothing but apologise and direct us to a toilet block from which runners were having to drink from taps! Others were searching the roadside for any drink left in bottles. It was an embrassment. If the orgainsiers didn't want 'slower' runners (I was under 5 hrs) they should have made it clear. When we were all told there was no water and no chance of any for miles everyone seemed to slow down - it was a case of self preservation. The orgainisers should be ashamed. Perhaps some one should make them run 26.2 miles in the sun without fluids. It was luck NOT judgement that no one died.
Date of review: June 1, 2009

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

In short: Fantastic event
In full: Organisation as ever spot on. The volunteers (young and old) were fantastic and encouraging. Didn't care it was a bit longer than advertised. Jelly beans and flushing toilets an added bonus!
Date of review: March 22, 2009

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

In short: great run
In full: For saying this was the first time this event has been run couldn't fault any of the organisation. Great start to the run, plenty of marshalls and good goody bag. Hope its on again next year.
Date of review: September 27, 2008

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

In short: well orgainised, excellent, friendly marshals and lovely cake!
In full: Well worth trip from Merseyside. Will try and rally some support from here for next year.
Date of review: August 3, 2008

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