My Event Ratings

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

In short: Award for best marshals!
In full: If there was a Runners World awards category for best marshalling and organisation, this event would take it hands down.

Despite the extreme conditions, an army of passionate marshals braved freezing weather and continuos snow to make this run an absolute delight.

Beautiful scenery, challenging cross-country terrain, natures choice of mud or snow, great camaraderie and a nice t-shirt at the end - what more could a runner want.

My second time at the Benfleet 15 didn't disappoint. A huge thanks to the wonderful team that make it happen.
Date of review: January 21, 2013

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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		40%

In short: No better way to spend a Sunday morning
In full: This is a superbly organised race with friendly marshals, who are clearly passionate about running and offer support throughout.

It did have a more clubby feel but it's still very welcoming to beginners or those going solo.

The facilities were good and the route was well marked out, with clear directions, mile markers, good water stations and a nice start and finish (even though it was at the top of a hill!).

A good quality technical t-shirt awaits at the finish line and results and photo we're online within hours.

It's not chip-timed but a good filtering system means that times are accurate and numbers aren't missed (as with some other races).

The 15 mile distance was spot on according to my Garmin.

I understand the mud wasn't as 'enjoyable' as previous years - the wind however over delivered on its promise!

It's not a place to go PB hunting but it's certainly a beautiful multi-terrain run and a great addition to a winter training schedule (it'll put you on track for PB's in future runs).


Date of review: January 24, 2012

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

In short: Worth the morning out if in the area!
In full: Poor to average organisation - clearly more events people than runners! Worth the morning out if you're in the area but I wouldn't travel far to this one.

The course was pleasant but not particularly fast - a mixture or track, grass and trail.

Ok at £10 but don't do it for the medal or goody bag.

Not chip timed.
Date of review: January 16, 2012

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