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The Tabor Farms Winter 10km

Tabor Farms - Shopland Rd, Rochford SS4 1LH

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The Tabor Farms Winter 10km

Tabor Farms - Shopland Rd, Rochford SS4 1LH

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Overall Rating

4.7/ 5

59 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 4/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 5/5
How did you rate the organisation? 5/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes

Debbie Nind

Fantastic well organised event!

Really enjoyed this event, very well organised, fantastic marshals around the route, great atmosphere in general. Would suggest more cup bins a bit further along the route to avoid having to actually stop and also on registration the text details on reverse of race numbers was too small and difficult to read. Such a good event at any time of the year!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for the fantastic feedback. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the event and that the organisation, atmosphere and marshals stood out for you. The team will love hearing those comments. Thank you as well for the helpful suggestions. Additional cup bins further along the route is a very sensible point and something we’ll look to improve so runners can keep moving. The feedback about the text size on the reverse of race numbers is also noted, that’s an easy fix and we’ll make sure it’s clearer next time. Thanks again for your support and constructive feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the event and hope to welcome you back on the start line again in the future.

Steve Dear

Great 10km race — really well organised. The marshals were very supportive, there was plenty of parking, an excellent medal, and a lovely route. I’ll certainly be recommending this.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for the lovely feedback. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the event and found it well organised, with supportive marshals, good parking, a great medal and a lovely route. It’s especially appreciated to hear you’ll be recommending the race to others. Thanks again for supporting the Tabor Farms Winter 10km, and we hope to see you back on the start line again in the future.

paul darby

Great first event

For a first time running this event a huge well done to the organisers and especially the cheerful marshalls around the course . Loved every step of it even the puddles . Great medal and look.forward to running it again next year

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the event, especially as a first edition, and that the atmosphere, scenery and organisation all came through positively. The cheerful marshals will be delighted to hear your comments, they played a huge part in making the day what it was. Love that you even embraced the puddles, that’s proper winter running spirit. Thanks as well for the kind words about the medal. We really appreciate you being part of the very first Tabor Farms Winter 10km and look forward to welcoming you back on the start line next year.

PAUL BOLTON

Really well organised, friendly marshals, great medal, the electrolytes were nice as well !! Course was good, a bit slippy in places, may not have been suitable if there was ice present, would make a nice spring event

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this, it’s really appreciated. We’re glad you enjoyed the organisation, marshals, medal and the electrolytes, the team will love hearing that. You’re absolutely right about the course conditions too, winter events always come with that extra variable and we were keeping a close eye on surfaces throughout. If ice had been present we’d have adapted things accordingly. Thanks again for supporting the very first Tabor Farms Winter 10km, and hopefully see you on the start line again.

Danny Thwaites

Great event, with a great medal too!

A really well organised and interesting event, I look forward to this event becoming a regular maybe even a summer version too?

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for such positive feedback, it really does mean a lot. We’re delighted you enjoyed the scenery, atmosphere and organisation, and that it felt welcoming for beginners too, that balance is something we work hard to get right. The medal getting a mention is always a win as well. It’s great to hear you’d like to see this become a regular fixture, and the idea of a summer version is definitely one we’ll be reflecting on as we look ahead. Thanks again for supporting the Tabor Farms Winter 10km and for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback, hopefully we’ll see you back on the start line again.

John Welsh

A fun enjoyable experience we will be back.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for the lovely feedback. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the scenery, atmosphere and organisation, and that it felt friendly and enjoyable from start to finish. Hearing that you’ll be back is exactly what we hoped for when launching this event. Thanks again for supporting the Tabor Farms Winter 10km, and we look forward to welcoming you back on the start line next time.

Colin McPherson

A very simple experience from start to finish.

The only thing I would suggest would be a couple of additional bins after the feed station at maybe 50 and 100 mtrs so that runners could grab and keep running and then dispose of.
Overall my experience was excellent from parking up, registration, marshals, route and an excellent medal. I’ll definitely be back and would reti friends and family.
Well done.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re really pleased you found the whole experience simple and smooth from start to finish, from parking and registration through to the marshals, route and medal, that’s exactly what we aim for. The feedback about additional bins after the feed station is a very good and practical suggestion, and one we’ll absolutely take on board for future editions to help runners keep their rhythm while staying tidy on course. Thanks again for the kind words and for recommending the event to friends and family. We really appreciate your support of the Tabor Farms Winter 10km and look forward to welcoming you back again.

Dave Evans

S nice run on country roads

Too many cars on the main road not ideal!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed the country-road sections of the course and the atmosphere on the day. We appreciate you highlighting the traffic on the main road too, managing vehicles is always a key consideration with rural routes and something we worked closely on with marshals and traffic management. That said, we fully understand it can feel less than ideal at times, and it’s something we’ll continue to review and refine going forward. Thanks again for your honest comments and for supporting the Tabor Farms Winter 10km. Feedback like this helps us make the event better each year.

Terry Clark

A Brilliant Flat Terrain race with great views.

Great starting line, plenty of space to get warm ups in.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for the great feedback. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the flat, fast terrain and the views, and that the atmosphere came across as a strong positive on the day. It’s also good to hear the start area worked well, having enough space for warm-ups was something we were keen to get right. Thanks again for supporting the Tabor Farms Winter 10km, and we hope to see you back on the start line again in the future.

Alix Winstone

We good day,

I think there should have been more organisations at the beginning of the race, warm up, people leaving at different times in the race as it was a little overwhelming as a slow running and felt like I had to keep up, I know it can’t be helped but when people were leaving they was getting stuck in the mud and people pushing in the que to leave,
However I think the actual atmosphere was amazing and so was the marshals on the way away around were good an encouraging and checking when people was walking if they was okay, And the dj man at the end cheering everyone on who ran through saying names and numbers was very encouraging and a bit emotional and really enjoyed the day and the actual run was a really nice track even though there was cars driving past I didn’t feel dangerous and worrying that they was there

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for taking the time to leave such an honest and balanced review. We’re really glad you enjoyed the atmosphere on the day and that the marshals out on the course, and the finish-line support, made a positive impact, that encouragement and care is something we’re very proud of. It’s also great to hear you felt safe on the route and enjoyed the course itself. We do take on board your comments about the start area and how overwhelming that felt, especially as a slower runner. That feedback is fair and important. Managing mixed paces at the start, particularly on a winter, mixed-surface course, is something we’ll reflect on carefully, including how we can improve organisation, flow, and communication to help everyone feel more comfortable and supported from the very first steps. Thank you again for sharing your experience so openly. Feedback like this genuinely helps us improve, and we’re pleased that overall you still had a positive and memorable day at the Tabor Farms Winter 10km.

Jennifer Ford

Fast, friendly fun

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for the lovely feedback. We’re really pleased you found the race fast, friendly and fun, that’s exactly the experience we aim to create. Great to hear the scenery, atmosphere and organisation all hit the mark too. Thanks again for supporting the Tabor Farms Winter 10km, and we hope to see you back on the start line again soon.

Claire Kirkland

A very good event for the first one

Questioning the timing results - I ran with my friend the entire race crossing the start and finish line at the same time yet our finish times occurring to the official results are very different.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for the feedback and for supporting the very first Tabor Farms Winter 10km. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the event overall, especially as a first edition, and that it felt beginner-friendly. That’s encouraging to hear as we look to build and improve year on year. Regarding the timing query, this is most commonly down to chip timing and how individual start times are recorded when runners cross the timing mats. Even when people run side by side, very small differences in when the chip passes over the mat at the start or finish can show up in the results. That said, if anything doesn’t look right, we’re always happy to look into it further and liaise with our timing team where needed. Thanks again for the constructive feedback, and we hope to welcome you back at a future Tabor Farms Winter 10km.

Wayne Newby

Very enjoyable first Tabor Farms 10K, can’t wait till the next one.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for the great feedback. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the very first Tabor Farms Winter 10km and that the scenery, atmosphere and organisation all hit the mark. Hearing that you’re already looking forward to the next one is exactly what we hoped for. Thanks again for supporting the inaugural event, and we can’t wait to welcome you back on the start line next time.

Julie Pateman

Lovely route, marshals, scenery, medal, organisation from entrance, parking, bag drop, toilets, marshals

Felt safe in the roads, great marshalling and set up! It was lovely to see inside red brick barn too, never been, understand it’s a wedding venue? And you have trains there? Would like to have seen some leaflets on what you have to offer. Hopefully you will do another one?

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for such a kind and thoughtful review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the route, scenery, marshals and medal, and that the whole experience from arrival and parking through to the finish felt well organised and safe. That end-to-end experience is something we put a lot of focus into, so it’s great to hear it came across. It’s lovely to hear your comments about the Red Brick Barn too, it’s a special venue and we’re glad you enjoyed seeing it as part of the event. The suggestion about having more information available on site is a good one and something we can certainly look at for future editions. Thanks again for your support and enthusiasm. We absolutely plan to do this event again and hope to welcome you back on the start line next time.

Graham Bradley

Great first event, well organised and good fun for all

The parking area was a bit wet with some cars struggling on the grass, but otherwise really well done

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for the great feedback. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the event and found it well organised and good fun, especially as a first edition. That’s exactly the balance we were aiming for. Thank you as well for the note about the parking conditions. With a winter event and recent weather the ground was always going to be a challenge, but it’s useful feedback and something we’ll continue to review and improve where possible. Thanks again for supporting the Tabor Farms Winter 10km, and we hope to see you back on the start line again.

Martin Pyke

Decent cut off time.

As our first 10k, and being older, not fast runners, it was nice having a decent ‘cut off’ time of two hours.
We appreciate it is harder for the marshals who want to get home, but for us slower runners it nice to be able to take part without the fear of not being able to complete the run.
Yes, we came in last, but felt supported by the marshals and the finish team.
Please don’t reduce the cut off time next year to 90 minutes……

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for taking the time to share this, and for such an honest and thoughtful review. We’re really pleased the cut-off time worked well for you. One of the key aims of the Tabor Farms Winter 10km was to make it genuinely inclusive, so runners of all ages and paces could take part without pressure. Hearing that you felt supported all the way through, especially finishing last, is exactly what we want from our marshals and finish team. You’re absolutely right that longer cut-off times require extra commitment from the team, but inclusivity matters to us, and feedback like yours reinforces why that’s important. Your comment has definitely been heard. Thank you again for being part of the very first event, and we hope to welcome you back on the start line next year, with the same supportive atmosphere waiting for you.

Ann Angell

A success from start to finish. Brilliant event.

An absolutely brilliant run. From the start we were directed for parking and there was plenty of room to park. Picking up our numbers was easy and methodically done, no queuing at all. The start line was not manic or everybody shoving. The course was fabulous, a mixture of a bit of trail and road. Marshalls a plenty to direct you. A brilliant atmosphere with some nice little treats at the end. The coffee van was a fabulous touch too. Fantastic organisation from the team.

Will definitely be doing it next year.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you so much for such a generous and detailed review. We’re delighted you felt the event was a success from start to finish. Hearing that everything flowed smoothly, from parking and registration through to the start line and out on the course, is incredibly rewarding, especially for a first edition. It’s great to know the mix of trail and road worked well and that the marshals and atmosphere stood out. We’re also pleased you enjoyed the finish area touches, including the coffee van, those little details are there to make the day feel special. Thank you for recognising the team’s efforts, they put a huge amount into delivering the event. We really appreciate your support and are looking forward to welcoming you back at the Tabor Farms Winter 10km next year.

Tom Rogers

Perfect

Very well set up and Marshalls excellent definitely coming back again

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for the lovely feedback. We’re really pleased you found the event well set up and that the marshals made such a positive impression, they’ll be delighted to hear that. Great to know you’re already planning to come back. Thanks again for supporting the Tabor Farms Winter 10km, and we look forward to welcoming you back on the start line next time.

Joel Perry

Simple and effective

Great organisation, Simple entry/exit system and great marshalling.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

hank you for the feedback. We’re pleased you found the event simple and effective, and that the organisation, entry and exit flow, and marshalling all worked well for you. That clear, no-fuss experience is exactly what we aim to deliver, especially on a winter course. Thank you again for supporting the Tabor Farms Winter 10km and for taking the time to leave your comments, we hope to see you back again at a future event.

Paul Goodwin

Well run, could do with another food outlet, as long waits

Marshalls were very incouranging, all the way round which was a boost

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jan 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you for the feedback. We’re really pleased you found the event well run and that the marshals’ encouragement made a difference out on the course, they’ll be delighted to hear that. That support and positivity is something we value highly. Thank you as well for the comment about food outlets. It’s fair feedback, and something we’ll look at for future editions to help reduce waiting times, especially around the finish. Thanks again for supporting the Tabor Farms Winter 10km, and we hope to welcome you back on the start line next time.

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4.7/5

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