It would have been helpful to have known how undulating/hilly the course was when I signed up so that I could factor this into my training.

Entrance into Blenheim grounds was very chaotic. It would have been better to have left hand lane for the fun run and for traffic to go straight in without having to stop at the booth as we didn’t even show a pass or anything anyway. Only just got in and parked up in time due to sheer numbers held up at the entrance

It would be better to have clear starting sections (i.e.) all of the your entry types - runners, walkers, buggies etc to keep it safer and clearer on the course

this is always a great day out in a glorious location. as with most picturesque settings it is quite hilly - this year they added an additional hill so that makes 4 steep hills to account for! still, all good stuff and a great atmosphere. had an issue with my chip timing but all sorted same day. see you all next year!

Suggest runners with dogs and runners with pushchairs are more staggered as we were a bit congested in early stages.

For future reference, it would be worth encouraging those that plan on walking the event to stand at the back when starting the 7k as there were a number of walkers that chose to start at the front but created a bottleneck for runners that had started behind them. Also, when the hills come into play, it would be an idea to have some sort of signage up encouraging those that are walking up the hill to stay to one side as, again, they took up the path (with the best grip) and got in the way. Oh, and if it rains beforehand, it maybe worth trying to look out for areas that may muddy up as one point on the course was virtually impassable without heading up a verge!

Great event, lovely atmosphere and superb location. It was highly organised, the volunteers were amazing and the route was a perfect mix of terrain and elevation!

A couple of suggestions
1. I felt the entry fee was high between and could be prohibitive, a fairer price would be between £15 - £20
2. The start for 7K dog and other 7K was a little chaotic and could be separated better with the PA system being a clear

Thanks

Simon

Great place for a family day out as there's plenty to do after the run and you could always bring your own picnic if weather allows and enjoy the beautiful palace grounds

Great fun, love running at Blenheim. No announcement at start was a bit odd, nothing to get runners going etc

Nice undulating run and generally pretty well marshalled.

It seemed hazardous to set the dog race off before the other runners as there were dogs everywhere at one point. Most owners were pretty sensible but the odd few made it a challenge with no control over the dog and, rather unpleasantly, not clearing up dogs mess!

Blenheim Palace is a lovely place for a run otherwise, the course wasn't too challenging (but certainly not flat!) and the support was great at the end.

More loos please!

My only criticism is that more toilets are needed.

An enjoyable race, despite the bad weather.

Few more toilets - or info that house toilets can be used - would prefer it to be 7k - more running around actual palace n grounds to experience the location - the presentation was before some people finished. More info where house is and cafe can be used and dog friendly- parking was slow although well organised.Lovely event nice medals - reasonably priced - events times really quick thanks need more info re photos taken. Prefer finish line to be on straight do u can see coming towards it. K markers more pronounced and on both sides please. Thanks

Leaving the car park at the end was a bit of a nightmare but cannot be helped with so many attendees

More toilets and more food options for afterwards would be good