My Event Ratings

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

In short: Think this race is going to get much bigger
In full: I thought organisation was great - both start and finish but didnt try and use the baggage carts so cant comment on those. Easy parking close to start and free parking voucher was nice touch

Route itself all traffic free and pretty good support through residential areas - up and down on kerbs a bit but only if you want to cut the corners. Was more interesting than I expected - nice wide roads and pretty villages

Super quick course - 2nd fastest in uk this year so if you want a PB - this is the place to go.

Goody bag, tshirt and medal - medal is ok, tshirt so-so and bag was empty! Maybe a detail for improvement next year.

Overall, very impressed and definitely one for my calendar next year
Date of review: October 11, 2010

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

In short: Slick, fast race - great T-Shirt - recommended
In full: Loads of parking, great facilities and hardly any queues for toilets!

Course was fine - no where near as much traffic as I though - even on 507 wasnt too bad. Enough hills to keep it interesting - make sure you know where they are and you should be on for a fast race.

Lots of club runners but excellent for beginners too.

Will do again next year - thanks NHRR
Date of review: October 3, 2010

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

In short: Give it a go - it will make you smile
In full: Marshalling didnt really exist but lots of markers showing route - guess if you got away from the pack then good chance of losing the trail.

Not as challenging as I expected but still enjoyed the course (apart from the tunnel which was just pain!) Lake was good with a nice fire to dry you off!

Would be a great event in the summer to be followed by the beer and BBQ - even if they had have been supplied today I doubt whether I would have stuck around as cooled off pretty quick

Needs more challenging obstacles and slicker organisation - will be back next year to check it out though as nice change from your average 5k - nice medal too :-)


Date of review: September 19, 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		60%

In short: Clockwork organisation, dont worry about the hills - seems more down than up!
In full: Great race - would definitely do again. Parking wasnt a problem (thanks Waitrose!) and great facilities at the school. Couldnt resist a cake before the race! Slow start due to having to run along narrow footpath but after first 0.5k lots of space along quiet country lanes - more scenic than I was expecting. Well worth a go.
Date of review: May 9, 2010

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

In short: Quite challenging course and killer finish but great race run by very friendly PTA group
In full: ... and lovely cakes at the end :-)
Date of review: May 3, 2010

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

In short: Fantastic - Just what I was looking for - Thanks H90J!
In full: For a runner looking to branch out and get up to speed eventually for a tri, I dont think this could be bettered for a first swim/run event or even for those more experienced. Fantastic organisation, really friendly and not intimidating at all. Run course not PB territory because of the uneven ground but excellent nonetheless. No toilet queues and even plenty of available showers afterward - oh, and cakes and drinks for 30p! A class act!!
Date of review: August 17, 2009

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

In short: When I can walk again...
In full: .. I will look back on what a fantastic race this was with great organisation, weather, supporters, runners and 'undulating' scenery

My first one and found it hard at the end and especially on the grassy bit but loved sprinting over the line to just break 4hrs.

Agree with what others have said about the special touches being v welcome: own drinks at tables being ready for you; marshalls looking to see if you are ok; water being offered to prostrate runners at the end etc etc.

Thanks HRR - see you next year.
Date of review: May 11, 2009

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

In short: Loved it!
In full: Thank you Newquay Road Runners for superb organisation of a great race in such a great spot. Even free hot showers at the end! I'm sure you will get many more runners next year once the word spreads. Thanks again.
Date of review: April 8, 2009

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

In short: Great buzz, well organised and fantastic course. I didnt mind the ups as the downs were so fast.
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Date of review: March 1, 2009

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