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Adnams Great East Run 20K

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (30 votes).

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2012 race reviewed by: Lisa Rayner 2
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Despite the very bad weather the organisers marshals helpers were superb
Date of review: November 5, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: Nathan Slater
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Great mornings running
In full: Lovely course through great countryside with a couple of nasty hills at the end to finish you off.
A great race to be part of.
Date of review: November 5, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: Helen Thurtle
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: As my first ever race and in preperation for the Norwich Half Marathon I was slightly apprehensive. But I need not have worried as the organisers were so supportive, the runners were all friendly and the marshalls (who incidentally stood out in lash
In full: ing rain totally soaked, for hours) were absolutely tremendous - giving us all cheers and encouragement.
On return, after the last gruesome hill, we were cheered home and given beer, hot soup, goody bags and BIG pats on the back
Thank you for making my first run so fab, I can safely say I am hooked !!!
Date of review: November 5, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: Marcus Nichols
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Smiles within a storm…
In full: …one minute before the race the start line was empty as everyone was taking shelter from the torrential rain, as the start was signalled several hundred runners emerged with beaming smiles ready to race in conditions that ducks were afraid of. A race to remember with fantastic support from all those that stood out in the rain whilst we ran as fast as we could to keep warm! Will certainly return next year - but will pack my swim goggles just in case!
Date of review: November 5, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: Chris Backhouse
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Excellent race and brilliantly organised.
In full: As a beginner I was aprehensive having only ever done one race previous at this distance. The weather tried its absolute hardest to put a spanner in the works, but despite this the race ran like clockwork, the course was excellently marshalled and free hot drinks at the finish.

I'll certainly be doing it again and now looking forward to the Norwich Half at the end of Nov!!

Well done BBDRC :-)
Date of review: November 5, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: tom pullinger
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Fantastic race with goody bag beer and free soup -what more do you need.
In full: Very well organised, super friendly marshalls, well laid out course with a sneaky hill at the end. Nice medal and a bottle of Adnams in the goody bag, and free soup for all runners - The weather tried its hardest but BBDRC win agin!!
Date of review: November 5, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: joanne cox 3
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Definitely worth doing, extremely well organised, excellent friendly marshalls (despite the rain), good changing facilities and nice hot soup, tea and cake, a medal and a beer at the end!
Date of review: November 5, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: Old Stager
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Brilliant organisation. Such friendly marshals despite atrocious conditions.
In full: So well organised. Excellent Sports Hall facilities. Marshals were stupendious. This race usually has bad weather, so nothing new.
Such a friendly race. Well done yet again BBDRC. See you at your marathon & ½ marathon in April.
Date of review: November 5, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: Cheryl Holder
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Great race, efficiently organised
In full: Excellent site management with good signposting & indoor facilities. Plenty of local car parking.

Marshals were incredibly supportive. Water stations ideally spaced apart.

Chip management at start & finish was well organised.

Excellent goody bag, well thought out including a bottle of Adnams beer.

A generous range of prize categories with trophies to third place in each category.

Wish the organisers could manage the weather as well as they manage the event!

Well done BBDRC

Date of review: November 4, 2012

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2011 race reviewed by: Paul Berriman
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Excellent race, well organised with very supportive marshalls. Good medal and lovely beer!
In full: This was an excellent race. The organisation was brilliant and the marshalls were superb - all very supportive to everyone. The soup at the end was very tasty and very welcome. The course was mostly flatish but the hill at the end added to the challenge! At least there was a bottle of beer to look forward to! All round excellent race - Thank you BBDRC :)
Date of review: November 8, 2011

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