Wedding Day 7KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (47 votes). | 11 to 20 of 47 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
2009 race reviewed by: Danny Norman
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Just simply the best club organised race in my book
In full: Love it. Will do this for as long as my legs allow.
I live all of 60 seconds walk from the start, so to have my favourite local race on my doorstep was bliss. Held in the awesome Bushy Park you won't get much better scenic 7.1k races on a Friday evening anywhere.
It's not quite on a course allowing for top speed due to the grass parts, but you still get some World Class runners turn up and run World Class times. Where else can you mix it with Olympians and World Champions in such a setting?
Atmosphere for me is what makes this race so special - being cheered on by almost every other spectator and having fellow runners remark on this during the race sums it up. The post race gathering on the Cricket Pitch afterwards is always fun.
The key-lime green t-shirt is pretty nice. I like the colour and design.
I always want to have a great race as this one means so much to me, and if you take part in it, you'll come to love it too.
Date of review: August 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Karen Samuel
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: I did not like this race...I loved it
In full: I had problems finding the start of the race, the bus drivers and the locals had never heard of Hampton high street or Hampton hill, except for one jogger! I eventually found the start of the race and I realised what a beautiful park it was. This race was chip timed – which you attach to your trainers. At the start of the race a gentleman explained that the Wedding day 7k race was to celebrate the marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. During the race I had no choice but to take it easy; because throughout the race, I was carrying an injury and I also recently I had my wisdom tooth taken out. The race started and finished on grass and was generally on a flat terrain. I give my thanks to the Marshalls who shouted ‘well done Orpington’ during my race. Despite my injuries I managed to finish the race and secure myself a green ‘Wedding Day’ t- shirt for my effort and a voucher for a bottle of ‘for Goodness shakes’.
I’ve always wanted to do this race and I was happy it did not disappoint my expectations which allowed me to ignore the pain.
This was a well organised and a well marshalled race.
I would also like to give a tribute to Sir Bobby Robson (18 February, 1933 – 31 July2009). You are the Greatest Manager that ever lived in England.
Rest in Peace, and God bless.
Farewell but not goodbye
Date of review: August 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Valerie Martin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: One word - fantastic!
In full: This was a fantastic race and a fantastic event for the whole family. Great organisation, very encouraging marshalls and even a BBQ at the end.
Great surprise that the kids got a T shirt after their race - and so appreciated.
Will definitely be back next year and would recommend it to all.
Date of review: August 1, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: racer dan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I do this one every year - it really is one of the best out in the running world.
Date of review: June 29, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: john paton
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A great race for experienced and first time runners
In full: This was my 6th time, and as always very friendly and well organised. Definitely on my calendar foor next year. Well done Father Onn and the Stragglers running club.
Date of review: July 31, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Piers
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable race
In full: Another good race and another PB, though I don't do that many 7.2k races. Looking forward to next year, must try harder to beat Sonia O'Sullivan!
Date of review: July 31, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: David Cornock
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: One of the best running events anywhere
In full: Probably the only place on the planet where Charles and Diana's nuptials are still celebrates - a fantastic event, wonderful atmosphere all supervised by "Father Onn" - a man of the cloth who mixes a dog collar with running shorts, sandals and stripey socks.
Date of review: July 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Danny Norman
| | 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: 4 on the trot
In full: My fourth year doing this and I still hold it as one of my favourite runs. It's unique in distance, unusual in it's chosen day and start time but has all the trappings of a friendly, fun and even furious race.
As long as I can do I'll be doing this year on year.
Date of review: July 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Martin Burke
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: What? No rain?
In full: At last, a summer's evening running! A great event and well worth returning to. Offspring, traffic and parking problems meant arriving 10 minutes before the start - so unprepared, not hydrated, not focused - no surprise I had a dog of a run. Thanks to the marshal at 5K for his water. Thoroughly enjoyable evening and will be back.
Date of review: July 26, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Gary Lindsay
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first race. I didn't die
Date of review: September 6, 2007
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