My Event Ratings

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

In short: what a great race, well supportive marshalls, plenty of water stations, very well organised and a great stadium finish, brilliant
In full: First time I've run a marathon that wasn't the FLM !! and I will definitely come back here again. Most supportive marshalls I've ever met with the possible exception of Brian Porters Freckleton classic. Very nice 2 lap route, about as flat as you can get, very well organised and I did love that stadium finish. Big thankyou to all the organisers , marshalls who without exception cheered and clapped you on, thanks guys and gals you did a magnificent job
Date of review: October 19, 2008

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

In short: well organised undulating half, very enjoyable
In full: second time I've run this and enjoyed it again. Started a little nearer the front so didn't suffer from the slight overcrowding I got last year. Minor point would be a bit clearer signing /broadcasts how to make your way to the actual start but apart from that I think it went very well considering the number of runners. Plenty of water stations, all well organised , plenty of marshalls so all in all a good race. Would say the goody bag was a little sparse, a t-shirt, nice little medal and a twix ! ok there were isontonic drinks and water at the finish but thought a few little goodies in the bag for a race of this stature would have gone down well. Maybe I'm comparing it unfairly to the GNR or the FLM and it certainly won't stop me coming back next year. Thanks for all the hard work from the organisers and volunteers !
Date of review: September 7, 2008

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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: my favourite off road race, fantastic scenary , organisation , and mega hill !!
In full: third time on the trot, very addictive. Nice twisting run through woods at start and a flat bit along the towpath before the infamous Trooper Lane, hardest hill not in a fell race. Great views from the top, loads of fun blasting down the descents, top organisation and really great supportive marshalls make this race special. Oh and don't forget the river crossing at the end. The first race in my diary each year, you must have a go at this one, the complete opposite of those boring flat races through industrial estates, it'll make your day...once you legs have recovered !!
Date of review: May 8, 2007

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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: once again Knavesmire Harriers have organised probably the best race of the year !!
In full: Superb organisation, dead flat course apart from the motorway passover that feels a bit steeper on the way back, fantastic marshalls and the best sweatshirt of the year make this one of my all time favoiurites, roll on next year and sub 1.40 !!
Date of review: January 22, 2007

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

In short: very fast excellent 3 races series, best 5K around
In full: great race, particularly like the downhill finish,means these are the only races where my last K is as fast or even faster than my first K. Definite PB potential, permanent place in my diary.
Date of review: May 10, 2006

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

In short: very well organised with encouraging marshalls, fairly undulating route
In full: Will definitely do this one again, excellent marshalls, plenty of water stops plus the sponges were welcome. Certainly quite undulating so very happy with 3rd faster time, will be back next year
Date of review: April 3, 2006

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

In short: tough northern classic, superb organisation, great race
In full: more hills than a roller coaster, very tough half with fantastic organisation and encouraging marshalls is definitley on my must do list next year, when my legs work again
Date of review: February 13, 2006

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

In short: fantastic race, flat as a pancake, superbly organised , very friendly and great sweatshirt
In full: 4th time I've done this one, it just gets better. Really fast course, very encouraging and supportive marshalls all the way round, superbly organised at the start and the finish and one of the best if not the best sweatshirts around. Will wear mine with pride ! All this and perfect running weather, cold but not too cold, no wind, clear skies, what a great race
Date of review: January 23, 2006

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

In short: great trail race, lots of variety with a killer hill at the end..ouch !, very enjoyable , one for the diary
In full: a very enjoyable trail race, lots of variety with plenty of undulations/hills although nothing too hard until the sting in the tail with a killer hill at the end ! ouch ! but a good feeling when you pass the finish , definitly one in my diary for next year.
Date of review: October 12, 2005

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

In short: run this three times on the trot, it just gets better, atmosphere like no other !!
Date of review: August 24, 2004

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