Victory 5  Here's how RW members rated this race (157 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Gary McCawley
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A fast five.
In full: Sadly this will be its last running in December, as of next year the race will be run in Sepetember. A wonderful crisp and sunny afternoon greeted the runners to this excellent pre-Christmas 5 mile race. The course takes you along the Hilsea foreshaw around the North Harbour Business park and back again. A traffic free route and good marshalling. If you are looking for a fast 5 mile PB then this is the course for you.
Date of review: December 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Darren Bailey
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: flat, fast but narrow, good org but a bit of a mess up on the day
In full: A good event overall. Good to see the introduction of a kids race with 15 year olds having the choice. There was a problem this year on the course and I suspect it was a little short as the lead bike did not move out onto the cycle track after the first lap of the running track. In the junior race there were cones and tape to stop this and the lead bike went out - this did not happen on the 5mile. I am sure this won't happen next year and apart from that the organisation was great - a very enjoyable race.
Date of review: December 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Malcolm Gumbrell
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fast and furious..
In full: The weather was so kind to us this year. Cold crisp day..and no wind! definite PB opportunity.
Fast course, with great turnout from the clubs in the area which made for a competitive feel to the race and a desire to run well. Well organised,efficient marshalls, nice atmosphere. Well done to all involved.
Date of review: December 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Stuart Mullen
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Looking forward to next year!
Date of review: December 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: TomM
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race. I'll be back next year.
In full: Well marshalled race with interesting scenery. Weather was just about perfect.
Date of review: December 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Guy Henshaw
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Running track start / finish, mainly flat course with unenthusiastic marshalls
Date of review: December 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: DianaD
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Flat, fast & well-marshalled
In full: Perfect weather this year, cold but bright. There were some icy patches, but not too bad, and scenery was better than I had expected.
Date of review: December 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: RFJ
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Short and very fast, parking a nightmare, but due to building works so OK, massive PB for me. Marshalls great too.
Date of review: December 7, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Neal Turner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My first
Date of review: December 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Choisty
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well run race, where times were spoilt for the second year by Gale force winds
In full: A very good race, well marshalled good track start/finish, just a shame about the wind 2 years in a row otherwise my PB would certainly be here.
Date of review: December 6, 2007
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