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Overton 5 Mile Road Race

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (51 votes).

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2009 race reviewed by: michael rix
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Up and down and lots of fun
In full: Nice to see that the organisers had flattened out the course this year! Seriously, it's funny how the memory always makes this race seem more challenging than it actually is.

Firsat lap is great to plan strategy for second half. All in all a decent warm up for the Autumn.
Date of review: September 6, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: TJAD
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
40%

Date of review: September 6, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Steve Crick 2
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Excellent race, well organised.
In full: Great organisation, thanks to the marshalls and police for a very well organised event. Only gripe was the first mile was a bit congested. Nice beer glass, which came in handy in the local pub afterwards. Will definetely run this one again.
Date of review: September 6, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: cazmo78
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Well Done Overton Harriers
In full: This was my first time taking part in the run and I really enjoyed the hills we not as bad a people made them out to be. half pint glass was a nice touch too. Well Done to all the marshals.
Date of review: September 5, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: RFJ
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Fantastic orgaisation, Bigger races should look at hows its done here and take a leaf out of Voverton harriers books, well done all for a GREAT Race year on year. (Yes it has hills, but also down hills as well...)
Date of review: September 5, 2009

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2008 race reviewed by: Miranda Clarke
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Very friendly and encouraging a really great afternoon out
Date of review: September 8, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: nevster
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: Friendly and well organised with a nice couple of hills thrown in!
In full: I really enjoyed entering this event. The organisation was excellent and there was a friendly atmosphere around the race. It was traffic free course with a couple of hills to test you but there were lots friendly locals shouting encouragement to make up for them!
Date of review: September 8, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Choisty
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: A Highlight of the Racing Calander
In full: Another great day out from the Childrens races to the main event. Excellent organisation, great local support friendly marchalls and an excellent momento, no PB but it is a little hilly, I will be back next year, and a good many after that.
Date of review: September 8, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: AikiGirl
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: A bit hilly & overall thoroughly enjoyable race
In full: Would definitely recommend for beginners.
Registering to race on the day was very easy.
Car parking well signed & close by.
Friendly & encouraging marshalls & locals.


Date of review: September 8, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: simon mcmorran 2
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Simply put, this is a very well organised club event. Well done & thank you to everyone involved.
In full: My second appearence at Overton, & it won't be my last. I will beat those hills & dip under thirty minutes, hopefully that will be next year.
Date of review: September 8, 2008

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