Waddeson Manor 5K  Here's how RW members rated this race (79 votes). | 1 to 4 of 4 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2005 (4 votes) | | Overall score | | 75% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 65% | | Atmosphere | | 75% | | Organisation | | 75% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 65% |
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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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