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The Boston Normandy Anniversary 5

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (19 votes).

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The big picture (19 votes)
Overall score
 
73%
How many would do it again?
 
82%
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
84%
Atmosphere
 
59%
Organisation
 
74%
Value
 
59%
Beginner-friendliness
 
79%
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2012 race reviewed by: Angry Cheddar
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Great local race
In full: This was my first ever 5 mile race and as it is on my doorstep it seemed foolish not to enter. The organisation was great with very good marshalling and I was made to feel very welcome by Boston and District Athletic Club, so much so I may even join the club. A flat scenic course, the only downside was the headwind. A British legion medal at he end rounded the event off nicely.
Date of review: November 11, 2012

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2010 race reviewed by: adrian wilson 3
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Enjoyable local race.2 mins silence before run was a nice touch
In full: Very enjoyable race, and I thought it was well organised.Fast and flat.My only real critisism was that 5.4 miles was a bit of a meaningless distance.Why not make it either 5 miles or 10k?
Date of review: November 14, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Wicked D
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: loved it
In full: 1st time here and local to me, would've prefared it as a 5 miler without the extra 0.40miles but hey, i'll be back as its a must do event when in your back yard :-)
Date of review: November 14, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Steve BIM Roberts
Overall score
 
40%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Did the 1.5 fun run with my girls, closer to 2.5 miles
In full: fun run longer than advertised and no water stops or at the finish for fun runners, criminal considering I had a 5 and 8 year old with me. Organisation was so so but the fast busy road bend wasn't marshalled at all
Date of review: November 14, 2010

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2009 race reviewed by: Denz1968
Overall score
 
40%
Would you do it again?
 
No
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
20%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short:
Date of review: November 25, 2009

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

In short: Quick course, well marked, accurately measured.
Date of review: November 11, 2009

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

In short: Very well organised race-full credit to Boston &District Athletic Club
In full: A very friendly atmosphere created by the host club, and raising money for an excellent charity.
Date of review: November 9, 2009

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

In short: Very fast, PB race and wonderful day for it. Shame not a bigger entry.
Date of review: November 9, 2009

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

In short: flat course, good atmosphere
Date of review: November 8, 2009

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

In short: Friendly people though two laps was not expected
Date of review: November 8, 2009

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