Heanor 5 mile road raceHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (23 votes). | 11 to 20 of 23 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
2008 race reviewed by: Justine O'Hara
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A toughie but rewarding!
In full: A bit difficult to find, we parked nearly a mile away which meant a brisk walk to the start and thankfully the race started a bit late. Great atmosphere, we felt very welcome as independent first-timers. Yes the long hill was a killer - twice!- but something to improve on for next year. Perhaps the markers could be either accurate (3 miles done or remaining?) or removed to avoid confusion. Very friendly and encouraging marshalls, thank you.
Date of review: July 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: John-James
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Fun!
In full: A great race, well organised, delightful course and a great, social atmosphere afterwards. Well worth the trip to Heanor and a great way to start the weekend.
Date of review: July 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Duane Daugherty 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A well organised race. A challenging 2 lap course on a humid night. I'll be back next year
Date of review: July 26, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Gibbon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A throughly pleasant way to spend a Friday evening.
In full: This is a challenging course but great fun, having the band/bar at hand at the finish was excellent.
Date of review: October 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Adrian Stokes
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Disappointing course.
In full: As I was on holiday from the Fens I was expecting a scenic route. Unfortunately this did not materialise which was disappointing and we had to go round twice, which included the 'big' hill - hard for someone from the flatlands! Nice momento though.
Date of review: August 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: runswithhangover
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Nice glass shame about the route
In full: C'mon, Shipley Park has some brill routes, so why did you opt for the (now defunct) American Adventure car park? I know, you wanted to test us on that hill. Twice.
Date of review: July 31, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Duane Daugherty 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A challenging 2 lap course. Very well organised, friendly marshalls and spectators.. A great way to spend an evening.
Date of review: July 29, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: GB1
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent Friday nighter
In full: Charming event worth the trip and a nice way to start the weekend. As someone else said, nothing negative to say. Well done Heanor RC.
Date of review: July 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Stephen Price 7
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent local event
In full: Entered on the night and found the whole event excellent.
The course has a challenging climb, made tougher because it's two laps, but it does mean a nice downhill towards the finish.
Pleased with the souvenir glass/tumbler, something different to a medal/t-shirt.
Nothing negative to say
Date of review: July 27, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: Littlemonkey
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A challenging 2 laps with a great Country feel
In full: This was my first ever race so a PB for me but it's not to be attempted without any hill work having been done. 2 very challenging hills that saw the majority of the beginners walk only to be repeated on lap 2. Friendly and well orginised, a nice senic run taking you around the outskirts of the American Adventure Theme Park. Very family friendly.
Date of review: July 31, 2006
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