My Event Ratings

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

In short: Brilliant event with lots & lots of very nice touches
In full: This is a perfectly organised race, that is brilliantly set up to deliver exactly what people are looking for at this time of the year.

Venue is easy to get to, parking was great (and easy to get out after the race), the pre and post race facilities were great, there was plenty of loos, lots of enthusiastic marshalls, water stations, etc, etc, etc...

Everything about this event shows that the organisers really know what they're doing, they know what is important in a race, and they know what not to bother with.

The route is also pretty nice, with enough variety to keep it interesting, but no really challenging climbs.

I will admit to being biased (as I'm a member of the running club set up by the Event organisers), but I would strongly recommend this event to anyone looking for a quality, friendly, well organised event. I would also recommend it to anyone who like a bit of post-race bling - the medals are super shiny :-)
Date of review: March 3, 2013

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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		80%

In short: Really nice, well organised event, with great support by marshalls and spectators
Date of review: January 6, 2013

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

In short: You don't have to be mad as a hatter to do this races- but it helps!
In full: I love this race, and think it should be on everyone's list of races to try.... I also think this is without doubt the best possible way to start the year!

The route is lumpy, and this year it was very muddy. As such, this is not a race to worry about times, or even distances.... However, the scenery is breathtaking and soul-affirming, and the sense of camaraderie and fun amongst the runners is priceless.

Massive thanks to the marshalls, and to Dr Rob and his family....
Date of review: January 1, 2013

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

In short: Fun in the sun.....
In full: Very well organised, nice riverside route, cheery marshalls, glorious sunshine.... what's not to like!

Well done Purple Patch, I suspect having to re-route the race was a pain in the ar$e for you, but the new route was fab.....
Date of review: July 22, 2012

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

In short: Really enjoyable race, and dealt with mistakes very well
In full: I did this race for the 2nd time this year, and it really does have a lot going for it.

I found the organisation very good, the start was a little bit crowded due to where one of the many banks of portaloos were placed, but is was a very minor niggle for me. Once we had started, the course is fabulous, the crowd support and volunteer support is outstanding, and apart from the error with the distance this year, I personally think it would be hard to fault.

I will definitely plan to be back next year, and I think the organisers deserve a lot of credit and kudos for how they have dealt with the mistake made on the cone placement....
Date of review: February 20, 2012

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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		80%

In short: Incredibly hard, fabulous fun, and intensely satisfying
Date of review: January 1, 2012

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

In short: Great way to start the year...
In full: This was the 2nd time I've done this race, and it was as good as I remember it being.....

I enjoy the challenge of the route, the organisation is faultless, and it's just a fun way to start January!
Date of review: January 2, 2011

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

In short: to die for - almost literally!
In full: I knew this would be tough, and it certainly didn't disappoint.......fantastically hard, but worth every second of pain for the self-satisfaction and sense of achievement at the end....... will definitely be back!
Date of review: June 20, 2010

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

In short: if you like running in glorious countryside then you'll love this race
In full: I thought this was a fantabulous race - very well organised, clear route markers and cheerful marshalls, stunning scenery and a great combination of a couple of tough ascents and tough descents......

I will definitely be back for more of this next year!
Date of review: April 11, 2010

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

In short: can tell it's organised by runners
In full: I really enjoyed this - it was nice and informal, and a very pleasant way to spend a Sunday morning.
Date of review: October 30, 2005

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