The H30 Pro Castle Combe 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (182 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Bob Depledge
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, smooth surface and a definate PB opportunity
Date of review: March 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Jenny Kitchen 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fab! The ultimate traffic-free road race!
In full: This was my 3rd time at Castle Combe and it was as good as ever. Fantastic organisation and nice medal for finishing, goodies too if you'd pre-booked.Pity about the strong wind on the back straight, but a definite PB race and the pleasure of no traffic! Refreshments, stalls and a warm viewing tower for supporters makes it a family-friendly event...will be back for more!
Date of review: March 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Nicola Player
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: welcoming and well organised
In full: Really appreciated that they gave a junior prize even though it wasn't on the list as encouragement
Date of review: March 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Kevin Jones 16
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A sound race - even better without the wind! Will definitely be back to have another go at it!
Date of review: March 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: DANIEL Ashe
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great for PBs!!!
In full: Don't settle for anything less than a PB on this multi lap course. Well organised with some very good runners at the front.
Date of review: March 9, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: runner645
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good chance of a P.B.
In full: The weather and conditions were perfect for me on Sunday. Broke my PB by nearly 3 mins, should also thank the Asics Speedstars.
Although the course is not what I would described as flat, there are certainly no "steep" hills and you should be able to cope with the inclines without too much stress.
Nice to see a good mixture of runners at this event, and although it was a little boring running around the track 3 times, I guess you know what to expect.
If your looking for a P.B. you have a good chance of getting one on this track, it will just depend on the good old British Weather.
Date of review: November 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: markmywords
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good PB race
In full: Will be back next time!
Date of review: November 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: james hart 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and great valve for money t shirt, goody bag, and a mention from the commentator on the way round. A great Pb course I took over 90 seconds off my previous best so that is good proof for a Pb! even a bouncy castle for the kids .
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Greenicing
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not a bad 10K
In full: This was quite a well organised event, even with numbers collected on the day. You could actually hear the starter, which is unusual. The three laps are a bit dull and to be honest I've run flatter 10Ks - this one is more very gently undulating, and there are more uphills than down! I've never been on a smoother course though. If there was no wind it would be a possible PB course in my opinion. As it was the wind seemed to be in your face for two thirds of the time.
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Colin Woodward
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A fairly inoffensive event with no noticeable bad points
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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