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4.8

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Marlow Striders

The Frankenstein

Name: The Frankenstein
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Marlow, UK
Rating: 4.80

Location

Marlow, UK

Date

1st November '26

Entry Options

10K

Rating Highlights

4.98 /5

Supporting Staff

4.96 /5

Event Safety

4.95 /5

Pre-event communication

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.80

2025 Average

4.84

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.95

Event Logistics

4.93

Supporting Staff

4.98

Event Safety

4.96

Course Navigation

4.88

Course Congestion

4.53

Aid Stations

4.66

Swag

4.63

Sustainability

4.58

Finish Area

4.85

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Somewhat challenging

46% of reviews

Atmosphere

Large Festival Atmosphere

51% of reviews

Location

Urban & Nature Mix

83% of reviews

Running

Hilly

54% of reviews

Awards & Accolades

Racecheck Gold Award - 2025

Racecheck Gold Award - 2024

Racecheck Gold Award - 2023

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Frequently asked questions

When is The Frankenstein?

The next edition of The Frankenstein takes place on 1 November 2026.

Where does The Frankenstein take place?

The Frankenstein takes place in Marlow, UK.

What distances does The Frankenstein offer?

Entry options include: 10K.

How is The Frankenstein rated by runners?

The Frankenstein has an average rating of 4.80 out of 5 from 154 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is The Frankenstein like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Somewhat challenging (46% of reviews), Large Festival Atmosphere (51% of reviews), Urban & Nature Mix (83% of reviews), Hilly (54% of reviews).

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4.8

(154)

Subashini T.

4.9

· 2025 10K ·

I have completed this event twice now and both times I have loved it. The atmosphere around the course and the energy are just brilliant. The marshalls and other staff were so friendly and helpful. I will be back next year!

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Subashini, your 2026 place is here, waiting for you !! ... Thank you very much for your lovely comments ... I'm delighted that you enjoyed the race as much as we did organising it ... All the best, Mike T

Colin B.

5.0

· 2025 10K ·

It just keeps getting better. Every year they make slight improvements and it just runs like clockwork. Beautiful course, fantastic marshalls and great place for coffee or breakfast afterwards.

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Hi Colin .... delighted that you and your fellow runners from Maidenhead, just keep on coming back to Marlow for this event. It was noted that you seemed to be competing against a certain Paul W, from Finch Coasters ... I have no understanding as to why, but do hope you'll all be back in 2026! Much appreciate the review and 5*'s !!

Sebastian S.

4.9

· 2025 10K ·

A great race that made everything easy and convenient from number pick up to the marking of the course.

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Hi Sebastian thank you for your feedback...delighted that you found everything "easy and convenient" ... We might add a hill next year to test the "easy" bit!!

Martin W.

5.0

· 2025 10K ·

Great event, loved the course even though the hills nearly killed me

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Hi Martin .. don't let them do that to you!! We want you back next year!! Delighted that you enjoyed the course.. thank you for your kind feedback.. Mike T - Course Director - The Frankenstein

Paul s.

4.8

· 2025 10K ·

Absolutely fantastic event with seamless organisation!

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A perfect review Paul .. nothing more to be said... Thank you very much. Mike T

Stefania B.

5.0

· 2025 10K ·

It was my first time running this race, completely loved the atmosphere, the marshalls, and even the horrendous hills! Looking forward to be back next year. Thanks guys!

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Loved the fact Stefania that it was at the Finish line that you saw everyone "cheering up" .. loved the fact that you enjoyed it so much and we look forward to seeing you again in 2026..

Michelle W.

4.6

· 2025 10K ·

This is the third year in a row that I have run this event, but the first year that I ran the 10k Frankenstein. It was beautiful running through the woods , very clearly marked so I never felt that I could get lost, and I was always around other runners. It was very well marshaled, everyone so friendly, so well organised, plenty of toilets etc as well and lovely donut sold in the race village as well . I will definitely enter for 2026.

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Hi Michelle ... Lovely photo ... Thank you very much for your amazing review. As you clearly recognise there is a huge amount of work done pre, during and post event .. and we really appreciate it when that work comes to fruition ... Thank you..

Helen T.

4.8

· 2025 10K ·

1st doing the Frankenstein, have done the Marlow Half twice before. Loved the route, well marshalled and as always enjoyed reading the signs along the course.

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Hi Helen, apologies for the tardy response. Delighted that you decided to give The Frankenstein a "go" ... Even more delighter that you loved it. Thank you for taking the time to give us a review . We really do read them all, and take it as input for our 2026 improvement plan.

Simon B.

5.0

· 2025 10K ·

Fantastic event, so well organised. Loved the use of technology (QR Code to get your race number which is then linked to your T-Shirt collection) it made life so much easier and eased that race day stress. Superb support and amazing volunteers around the whole course. The only thing i could suggest for next year is to have more speakers for the PA system at the start. I was closer to the back and we could not hear the safety briefing or Vasso's words of wisdom! Overall, superb, thank-you.

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Hi Simon ... Don't really know what to say! Great feedback and very much appreciated. A couple of other reviews have mentioned the PA system ... It will definitely be discussed in the context of our planning for next year. Thank you, once again! Mike T - Course Director - The Frankenstein

vitaliy z.

4.4

· 2025 10K ·

I Ran the Frankenstein and was completely happy with everything from start to finish! Nice route, beautiful woods, friendly people and positive atmosphere.

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Hi Vitality, Very much appreciate that you have taken the time to give us your feedback. Delighted that overall you found The Frankenstein a great race. Your comment re snacks will be discussed at our wash up meeting in the context of planning for 2026. Thank you Mike T

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