My Event Ratings

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

In short: Tough run but friendly with family atmosphere.
In full: Locally focused and friendly run. Organisation capable and no problem with registering on the day. Smallish field and a good hard run. Some issues with cow trodden fields giving potential twists but apart from that very enjoyable. Good warm up and nice village fete atmosphere with excellent tea and sausage sandwich afterwards.
Date of review: April 28, 2013

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

In short: Great way to finish the bank holiday
In full: Like this race as its very close to home and at a great time, 7pm. Its one of my training runs so does seem odd to pay £12 to run it but I don't begrudge it as it helps the local club. Tough first half, slow uphill for a couple of miles then a 'respectable' hill before mostly being downhill. Good fun and slightly amateur atmosphere adds to the relaxed feeling. WIll continue to do it as long as I can.
Date of review: May 10, 2012

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

In short: Much better organisation and route this year.
In full: Could do with more loos en-route but everything else a massive improvement on last year. Good run for beginners and extremely friendly.
Date of review: February 21, 2011

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

In short: Good honest race let down by shabby start.
In full: Race start needs review as gathering outside Waitrose in St Albans wasn't the most suitable and the start running along a narrow path next to a busy road with everyone bunched up also needs looking at. After that fine, good course, a few little ups and downs and very friendly. Yes I'd go again.
Date of review: January 24, 2011

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Tough n muddy but good fun.
In full: First time run and seemed well organised. Course pretty tough, ended up walking on both big hills which I don't normally do. Last hill a killer but a good old fashioned cross-country run. Excellent post race cake/rolls/drinks available. Worth supporting.
Date of review: November 22, 2010

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

In short: Tough, good scenery but I thought expensive for a basic 10K
In full: Good tough run, glad it started at 9:30ish as soon got warm. Friendly and fun, my only real gripe was the cost. £18 for an on the day non-affiliated runner is very steep. The goody bag was basic and no chip timing. I know its for charity but so are many 10Ks. I'd like to see people encouraged to have a go at events but understand how forking out £18 might just put the undecided off. Shame really but my 2 pennies worth.
Date of review: July 11, 2010

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

In short: Well organised pleasant run that need's support
In full: Good little race, homely and welcoming feel and not a bad course, tough out but not too bad back and definitely has PB potential. Chip timing nice but not essential and wonder if cost (£15 for a non-club runner on the day) puts folks off as not as many runners as last year. May have to consider price of entry but definitely worth running and they need runners support to keep it going I'd guess. Enjoyed it.
Date of review: July 3, 2010

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Overall score		20%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		20%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Needs a real rethink due to popularity
In full: Shame, last year was great. Good weather, well organised and fun. This year completely opposite. I think this race is a victim of its own success and the organisers will either have to cut the numbers or radically rethink the race.
I'd suggest move the start as it's too cramped on Maderia Drive and causes problems as documented by others. Also dont run through the streets at the start, have this at the end when runners are more spaced out. The sea front offers plenty of room and this should be the first 5 miles at least. Then, a personal plea, remove the switchback at the end, its soooo demoralising. Hope this improves as loved 09.
Date of review: February 22, 2010

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

In short: Chilly, but friendly trot through pleasant terrain. Nice pub close by too.
Date of review: January 3, 2010

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

In short: Friendly, well organised and tough enough.
In full: Army organised to pretty sharp, friendly and fun to do. Been 4 times now and like it very much. Tough-ish track with one big climb and a few sharp ones, not great for best times especially when muddy but well worth a go.
Date of review: November 2, 2009

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