Waddeson Manor 5K  Here's how RW members rated this race (79 votes). | 71 to 79 of 79 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
2006 race reviewed by: robin tremaine
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: glorious setting, but hottest day of year - organisers provided plenty of water
Date of review: July 20, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Nick Beatty
| | 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: Lovely scenery, challenging but not killer, friendly organisers
Date of review: July 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Michael G
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Really nice setting, which makes it memorable. Thanks to all involved.
Date of review: July 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Mike Homer
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice route to get you out and about, good for spectaters.
Date of review: July 19, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Kevin Kavanagh
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Superb setting and an interesting don and up course. Starting in fron t of the house is pretty impressive, and the first half downhill gives that warm glow. But halfway back uphill you may realise a 5k PB is difficult.
Date of review: July 18, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Mark Sleight
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great views and traffic-free
In full: This was my first 5K and I felt quite comfortable with the field, which was a mixture of both club and unaffiliated runners. The grounds provide a pleasant backdrop without having to worry about traffic. Downhill on the way out, and the course is reversed on the way back, with a final lap of the manor house.
Date of review: August 13, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Christina Billcliffe
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough hill esp. for beginners like me but enjoyable
In full: Nice atmosphere and a good mix of fast runners and beginners like me. Not recommended if you're looking for an easier start to your running career! Lovely first 2K all down hill but remember you have to come back up the hill on the way back!
Date of review: July 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: hatterfan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race with a terrific setting
In full: The first 2K is downhill, then you go back up the same hill for 2K, and the final 1K is flat around the massive house and gardens. Terrific evening with a real mixture of runners.
Date of review: July 21, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Steptoe & Run
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good points - Nice to run around this National Trust site, which has some great views to take in whilst running.
In full: Bad points - Entry fee too much especially as all you receive at the the end of the race is a potential 5k PB and the views of Lord Rothschilds estate. This is not enough for this recognition motivated runner to swallow.
Date of review: September 8, 2004
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