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Next Race: 03/11/2024 + 1 other
Wendover Woods, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, HP22 5NQ
Next Race: 03/11/2024 + 1 other
Wendover Woods, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, HP22 5NQ
Fantastic event, highly recommend
First time competing in this event, and really enjoyed it.
Positives
- A range of events to choose from, including a 1K fun run for kids, so all ages and abilities are catered for.
- Great atmosphere at race HQ, with music playing and friendly volunteers.
- A challenging, but excellent course. I know the Woods well, using it often for training, and they took advantage of the Wood’s size to cover most of it to minimise laps, while simultaneously almost always using main paths to allow athletes to overtake one another safely. The use of the out and back section was a smart way of covering the awkward 21.1K and 42.2K distances of the half and full marathon races.
- There was an issue with my timing chip not working but the organisers had back-up methods and resolved my missing result promptly and were very friendly while doing so. Great to see the organisers prepared in case technology lets them down!
Negatives
- A slightly confusing start/finish area. To their credit, it was explained at the start which half of the start/finish line to go through for your next lap, and which one for the finish, but when your brain is not functioning from the fatigue some signage would help clarify.
- There was a last minute change to the course which deviated from the route I trained on based on the course maps. Signage wasn't the best through this diverted area so was worried I went the wrong way after lap 1. Fortunately, I went the right way as on lap 2 marathon athletes were running the same path I did on lap 1.
However these two criticisms are minor and overall it is a fantastic event, I highly recommend.
Beautiful Location, undulating course
get your hill work into training ! great day, superbly run, thank you to all the marshalls
Challenging!
Super race would definitely do again.
Scenic course with challenging hills & terrain.
Big thank you to all those involved in putting on the event. My first half marathon & I would definitely consider doing again. The course was beautiful helped with a sunny, crisp morning ideal for running. Possibly better signage in where to go from the car park.
Lots of down and uphills
Some suggestions,
1. Parking was expensive when you've already paid quite a bit for race entry, on average £6 for parking. Reduce parking fee
2. Have a water point at the 5km mark and not the 8km for the 10km race
3. Have to commend the Marshalls were very encouraging
4. Really appreciated and commend the support from the marathon/half marathon runners, whom all kept on encouraging 10km runners and saying well done as they passed them.
Great event with cracking scenery
The only criticisms I have is the run briefing was difficult to hear and the chip timings seem to have gone wrong. The two finishing lanes were not signed and it wasn't clear which one should be used. Other than it and hope to be back next year.
Excellent Day, even the weather cooperated!
Brilliant Event, well planned perfectly delivered. See you next time.
Fantastic event in beautiful surroundings - highly recomment
Super event and second time here and will be back
Well organised event with just the right level of support and facilities for runners.
The links to the results do not appear to work. Disappointing end to an otherwise well organised event.
Great scenery
Would have liked a discount for parking and also thought £5.50 for an average sausage sandwich was a bit naughty!
Great fun and a lovely run!
Scenic event
Whilst link has been emailed to results. I an unable to access them.
Brilliant marshals, friendly atmosphere and stunning scenery
A challenging trail course, especially after rain, but a real sense of achievement when you finish it.
I couldn't really appreciate the scenery - mainly looking at the track!
I don't think this is a beginners course - much too difficult and could end in tears.
Race organisation was VG. Signage was VG. Just a couple of points:-
- drinks at half way round each lap rather than 7-8 k
- signage approaching the finish to direct into finish 'funnel' or on subsequent laps.
Great run in beautiful woodland.
The water station was too late in the 10k run. Should be after c5/6k.
Tough hills which caught me by surprise but such a great event
Excellent small trail event with hills
Short distance to start line from car park. Time to watch and go with the kids 1km run before the half (good opportunity to warm up for the half)
Even though rained for a Week before grip was fine.
Overall a fun trail, plenty of hills. Good fun small event. Family and 3 kids watched and were entertained quite happily while I ran. (7-3years old)
enjoyed it a lot thanks
Beautiful Autumnal run with some hill challenges