Lowestoft 5 Mile Promenade DashHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (5 votes). | 1 to 5 of 5 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture (5 votes) | | Overall score | | 80% | | How many would do it again? | | 80% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 84% | | PB potential | | 84% | | Atmosphere | | 56% | | Organisation | | 76% | | Value | | 72% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 76% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Craig Hasnip
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Low key but great race by the sea
In full: My first race at this distance and really glad this was the one I chose, a promenade run next to a fantastic beach along a quick route with only one mild incline in the middle of a fast, flat course. Well organised and destined to become popular judging by how many of both club runners and independents were talking it up after but the small scale worked well with friendly, organised marshalling and good public support
Date of review: April 9, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Cheryl Holder
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Glorious sun run on the sea front
In full: Having particpated in this race last year when the weather was wet and windy, this years race in the sun was bliss. The event organisation was excellent with cheerful organisers and friendly marshalls. The course is predominantly flat and therefore fast with lots of encouragement from pedestrians and dog walkers (just mind the extendable dog leads). I really enjoyed this race and will hopefully be back again next year.
Date of review: April 7, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: Cheryl Holder
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fun and runner friendly course
In full: It was an incredibly well organised race. Yes there was a slight mix up about the race time, with all information indicating a 10am start and then the final details from the event organiser indicating 10.30am, so a 10.15am start was a good compromise as everyone should have arrived by that point anyway. It was a runner friendly course, traffic free, level running surface, one slight incline, great support from passing walkers and the odd dog. The wind was a bit frisky, but only to be expected from a coastal course. The marshals were exceptionally friendly, and despite the low turnout were positive and encouraging. I'll be back next year as the goodies and the engraved medal were well worth the entry fee.
Date of review: April 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: MICHAEL Grant 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Very well organised even though disappointing turnout, better advertising would probablly have helped. But a good course, well-marshalled and great PB potentisl despiite the North Sea wind.
Date of review: April 8, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: dave.t
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Disappointing.
In full: Not sure how well advertised this was but it was a very low turnout. Marshallers were friendly enough but not impressed with race starting 15 minutes before it was supposed to. Garmin suggested it was 5.15 miles not 5. Thought entry fee warranted more than just a medal and small cream egg at end. Overall very disappointing.
Date of review: April 8, 2012
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