The Harvel 5  Here's how RW members rated this race (219 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: Meggles
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fabulous race, only disappointment was that the cake stall ran out of cakes! Kind of expected more from the Village Fete but a fab race nonetheless :)
Date of review: June 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: phil dovey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race , will be back next year
In full: Great atmosphere, friendly marshall etc and the burgers afterwards were fantastic and even the sun came out after the race what more could you want. Will be back next year for more beer and burgers!!
Date of review: June 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Paul Hiles
| | 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: A firm favourite
In full: A definite fixture in my race calendar. Great organisation, lovely atmosphere and most definitely PB potential. As a reward for our efforts, we enjoyed a couple of beers in the Amazon and Tiger pub watching the cricket after the run.
Date of review: June 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Susanne Yoxall
| | 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: Loved it!
In full: Great start to the Jubilee weekend. Had a smile on my face all the way round. Two jelly beans and calls of "come on Jelly Legs" helped me to a fast finish. Lovely village and very friendly atmosphere. Nice cake from the W.I. Well done Harvel.
Date of review: June 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Kelly Wyld
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: probably the best 5 mile race there is!
Date of review: June 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: debbie tyler
| | 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: Great little race!
In full: I have run this race several times now. It has a great atmosphere, very friendly and well organised. The sun always seems to shine at Harvel!which adds to the feel good factor of the race. Would definitely encourage others to give it a try.
Date of review: June 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: andy x
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic race, i absolutely enjoyed it. This was my first race following a bad foot injury and it gave me a wonderful boost. The crowds at the finish line really helped and the after race pimms went down a treat!! My kids enjoyed the ice cream !!!
Date of review: June 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Lucy Shillingford
| | 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: Definate pb race, do friendly and welcoming! Loved it.
In full: Managed to get my best 5 mile times this race due to the good flat course, the weather not being so hot helped too! Loved the atmosphere and friendliness of this race and would always come back!
Date of review: June 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Ian Chapman 8
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: June 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Pippa Rudman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Very good atmosphere
Date of review: June 7, 2012
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