Oracle 2 Oracle 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (112 votes). | The big picture (112 votes) | | Overall score | | 90% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 74% | | PB potential | | 71% | | Atmosphere | | 75% | | Organisation | | 91% | | Value | | 86% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 84% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Steve Harding 2
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not a bad race bit tricky in places
In full: Not a bad race but a bit dangerous around the 5k mark by the old ruins. You have to run on gravil slightly down hill.
Date of review: September 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Smells HB
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Flat and fast
In full: My first ever 10k and won't be my last! Great prep for GSR, just a shame that the early start meant few supporters. Really well run and great course - if you can avoid the distraction of shops half way round!
Date of review: September 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jock Itch
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Organisation excellent . I PB'd but it gets a bit twisty jus after 5K.
Date of review: September 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Paul Terrill
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: One of my favourites
In full: My second time running this event. Enjoyed it as much this year as last, which was lots. And beat last years time (got a pb!). Interesting route, very well organised, nice atmosphere. Love the drummers, the warm-up, the music (Rocky got us going!), the route. Missed the t-shirt, but the medal is good.
One gripe, that no-one else seems to mention. Perhaps it's only me, but I really think the 1k markers are out. Especially the first one - got there too quickly. A shame, as it means that I can't trust any of them.
Will be back next year.
Date of review: September 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Nigel Weakley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant, Well Organised and the Rocky Theme tune as you walked upto the Start line....
Date of review: September 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Willo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Continues to deliver a great race. Always say it's my favourite 10k of the year and not disappointed again this year. Also the best value race around.
Date of review: September 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Tiptoes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised
In full: A nice well oiled and organised run.
Good atmosphere and beginner friendly
Date of review: September 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jenny Kitchen 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great race, good atmosphere and well organised
In full: This was my 2nd year at ReadingO2O and again, it was an excellently organised event. Thanks to the drummers at the boat house-its always a challenge to run to their upbeat tempo! Not sure about other comments on loo facilites? I felt a few more porta-loos would have shortened the waiting time?
Great rewards at the end, nice goodie bag and the medal is the most impressive around!
This is a definite date in my race diary!
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Liz Driver
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very enjoyable race
In full: This is a great race, started on time, very well marshalled and picturesque route. I would echo the fact that it's quite twisty, but it is virtually flat. I got held up a bit at the start as it does get narrow, but overall a great race and I'll definitely be back.
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Bear G
| | 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: Great race for all abilities
In full: This was my first time in the O20 and it was a very good experience. Well organised and other runners were very friendly too.
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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