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The H30 Pro Castle Combe 10K   Enter this event online.

Here's how RW members rated this race (182 votes).

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2008 race reviewed by: Paul Carruthers 3
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Only 110 runners - which I enjoyed..
Date of review: March 10, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Mark Tait
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Organisation
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: My first ever 10K and I really enjoyed it. The finish anyway! Well organised. Thanks to all involved.
Date of review: March 10, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Lorney
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
40%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: A bit over priced but well organised
In full: A nice run but I also find doing laps a bit of a mental challenge. The brief at the beginning of the run leading you up to the start line was good - no confusion as to where we were going!! Good mile markers and friendly people on the water station. The scenery gets a bit boring and sadly there weren't enough runners to create a really good atmosphere, however a couple of other competitors I spoke to were very friendly. Great commentry at the finish line and very accurate finish times. I did think the event was a little overpriced but would definitely do it again.
Date of review: March 10, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Edward Collier
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
40%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Windy!
In full: Not a PB course - well, not yesterday, anyway. Excellent running surface but laps are always a mental challenge for me. Good organisation but more people would have made it more enjoyable.
Date of review: March 10, 2008

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

In short: Friendly people, windy course and the cafe make a mean chilli!
In full: Always an excellently organised event followed by the Chilly Duathlon. Very friendly and the cafe always does great bacon/sausage rolls and excellent chilli! Although it is an inevitably windy course because it is so open a dip in the hot tub after the run makes it worthwhile. Well done Will, another great event! See you in November!
Date of review: March 10, 2008

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

In short: Good, well organised race.
In full: Great to run totally traffic free course, and I agree very spectator friendly. Being on a motor racing circuit, the temptation is to start off a bit too fast, and there was a strong headwind for approx 3rd of each lap, but on a good day, this course could certainly get you a PB. Just pick the racing line!
Date of review: March 10, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Bob Depledge
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Well organised, smooth surface and a definate PB opportunity
Date of review: March 9, 2008

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

In short: Fab! The ultimate traffic-free road race!
In full: This was my 3rd time at Castle Combe and it was as good as ever. Fantastic organisation and nice medal for finishing, goodies too if you'd pre-booked.Pity about the strong wind on the back straight, but a definite PB race and the pleasure of no traffic! Refreshments, stalls and a warm viewing tower for supporters makes it a family-friendly event...will be back for more!
Date of review: March 9, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Nicola Player
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: welcoming and well organised
In full: Really appreciated that they gave a junior prize even though it wasn't on the list as encouragement
Date of review: March 9, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Kevin Jones 16
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: A sound race - even better without the wind! Will definitely be back to have another go at it!
Date of review: March 9, 2008

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