The Harvel 5Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (234 votes). 2013 race reviewed by: Tina Milledge
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first ever 5 mile so will always be special!
In full: So grateful to the marshalls for their encouraging comments to folk like me at the back of the pack!
Date of review: June 2, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Charlotte Hankin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, friendly race
In full: This was my third time doing the Harvel 5 and I hope I'll be back next year. It's so well organised, with a lovely family atmosphere and a scenic route.
The marshalls are very encouraging and everyone seems genuinely happy to be there, as was I!
Date of review: June 2, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: janice moorekite
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Many nice touches.
Date of review: June 2, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Rob Johnson 11
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic race, fantsastic location!
In full: Having entered the race quite late, I received a very nice email from the organisers with a race pack and race instructions attached.
No probs with parking or the start of the race. It was, however, quite congested towards the back this year due to increase in numbers. Good support throughout the race and a couple of water stations in the middle which were great.
After running through some woods, there's a steep ascent followed by a very fast last mile to the finish. The finish area was good. Being on a village green there was coffee, ice cream, beer, burgers etc for people to enjoy once they'd finished.
Lovely atmosphere with beautiful scenery. A great race!
Date of review: June 1, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: Tucks
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: A great race, well organised, fast course.
Date of review: May 30, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: Jane Roome
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: June 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Alec Martin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This was my first race, had a lot of fun, great atmosphere and a lot of friendly people. 39:11 this year, hoping for a sub 35 next year.
Date of review: June 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Tony Horlock 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Super race!
In full: Second time running this one, and knocked 2 minutes off last years time. Great, mainly flat course where you can really give it your all, especially on the last mile. Great day in general, happy friendly people everywhere!!!
Date of review: June 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Janet Cooper
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic, loved the day will be back next year.
Date of review: June 11, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Ben Spittles
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Country fete-feel on the village green when you start, nice Kent countryside during the run. All good.
In full: I can't class myself as a runner in any real sense. I took part in this race for the first time in 2008 after being challenged to do it by a work contact who is a club runner. Enjoyed it so much that I've now run it 3 times, and it has got me into running for enjoyment. As a beginner, I've never felt out of place at this event.
Date of review: June 9, 2012
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