Highworth 5Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (37 votes). | 1 to 10 of 37 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
| The big picture (37 votes) | | Overall score | | 85% | | How many would do it again? | | 99% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 79% | | PB potential | | 58% | | Atmosphere | | 73% | | Organisation | | 83% | | Value | | 79% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 76% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Kathryn T
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: friendly and well organized, but be ready for the big evil hill
In full: I entered this on a whim at the last minute having been knocked out for a month with illness. It was a pretty nice day for the race which was all on quiet tarmac roads, but the hill that started at the 4 mile marker seemed to be very long indeed. That hurt. A lot. However, it was extremely friendly, well supported and well organized. I found it easy to park, register and use the facilities despite arriving just 20 minutes prior to the start of the race. I'd do it again.
Date of review: April 15, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: James Pearce 9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very Good race.
In full: After the rain and wind last year,it was nice to see the weather was a bit better this year.
Well organised race which is quite flat with just the one hill to worry about at 4 miles. nice to have a medal this year to.
will be back next year.
Date of review: April 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Wrinty
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised local race
In full: After the gale force winds and driving rain of last year I was back again and once again the event organisation didn't disappoint.
Date of review: April 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: shaun carpenter
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: one of my local favourites good route
In full: good route see you next year
Date of review: April 14, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: Hayley Smith 9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wet & windy but a PB none the less!
In full: Very wet & windy conditions but a thoroughly enjoyable race.
Great organisation, atmosphere and the few supporters who braved the conditions were very welcome.
Even the hill at mile 4 didnt dampen my spirits and I will be returning next year for sure!
Date of review: May 1, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Wrinty
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: good race, rubbish weather.
In full: Full of admiration for the marshals who braved the conditions without the incentive of running to the finish line to escape the cold driving rain. Metal water bottle was a good momento making a nice change from a medal.
Date of review: April 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Wispagirl
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An addictive race whatever the weather,,
Date of review: April 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: simon griffiths 13
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: |
In short: Great race, but not the best of weather !!
In full: Ran this race for the first time last year, and wanted to come back this year to beat last years time.
The weather wasn't the best but I must say a big thanks to the organisers and marshalls who cheered runs on in horrible conditions.
Will be back next year for sure.
Date of review: April 29, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Puffin1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race
In full: Excellent value race with a few twists along the route. It's all off road on footpaths and tracks, including through slurry on a farm and over an equestrian site - including jumps. A great fun race with no expensive an unecessary extras - if you're looking for goody bags and crowds it's not for you. If on the other hand you like a fun morning out in some lovely countryside with supportive marshalls and homemade cakes afterwards then sign up!
Date of review: November 27, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: shaun carpenter
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: once again the highworth 5 delivers good route good scenery see u next year
In full: once again the highworth 5 delivers good route good scenery and this year a classic car ralley half way round !!!see u next year
Date of review: April 11, 2011
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