Events

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

In short: Two laps in a large park?
In full: Id have enjoyed this race more if they used more of the park and woods and made it an A to B race rather than two laps which for a slower runner like me, makes me lack enthusiasm the second time round. But overall the atmosphere was lovely and it was a good day out. Quite liked the use of pretty string on the medal rather than ribbon.
Date of review: June 14, 2010

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: pretty, clubby but sweet. NO time record at the end. No results up nearly 24 hours later.
In full: It's a pretty area, charity stalls and hotdogs. Good family event but very ''clubby'' who got rather overexcited in correcting the results at prizegiving. Well marshalled who were friendly and encouraging to boot. It's very hot so a 10am or even half ten start (or earlier if you swapped race order around) would be oh so very welcome. A bit poor not having results up 24 hours after the event (come on - it's 200 entrants!!!) and no time at the end, so if you didn't have a watch you have no idea (I could be wrong, can't say I saw it). Quick course, nice woods with undulations. Not worth a long trip for but as a local I would do it again as it's like a mini fete. Results at prizewinning got mixed up and some were wrong much to their chagrin and my amusement.
Date of review: June 14, 2010

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Well organised XC event
In full: 5 milers are few and far between and so this one was a find justa few miles away in south london. We took 31 of the club up there for the run and everyone had a great day followed by a picnic and pimms afterwards. Running in the woods in summer is great and oddly felt more like downhill than uphill. Pretty pleased with my own run as it was the day after the south downs marathon. Will be back and with the club next year. thanks
Date of review: June 13, 2010

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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: very enjoyable and my first 5 mile
In full: Really enjoyed this one and got a pretty decent time... my best race pace so far!

Really friendly and encouraging marshalls which is a huge help to me to hear my club name being shouted out.

Nice mix of terrain, a few nettle stings but this is what happens in the woods! will definetely be back next year and hopefully improve my time further.
Date of review: July 6, 2009

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

In short: http://www.wiggleblog.com/2009/06/19/brinsley-gunning-blog-eltham-park-the-north-downs-run/#more-2303
Date of review: June 28, 2009

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

In short: A good win.
Date of review: June 11, 2009

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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: great course,nice sunday run.
In full: the eltham park 5 is a nice off road course,quite speedy.2 mins off my p.b,top 60 finish!!(still buzzing from it.)marshalls were great, i was a bit disapointed with the medal but when you get a p.b you dont care..see you next year:)
Date of review: June 8, 2009

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

In short: A nice change from a road run
In full: I really enjoyed this race even though I was near the back! The scenery was lovely, especially the woodland and even the huge puddles didn't dampen my spirits. I am more used to pounding the pavements but this was such a refreshing change and it was an extra bonus that the expected "heavy rain" held off.
The marshalls were great, a couple of them so enthusiastic I think they should have taken part themselves - they had plenty of energy!
The only negative was the medal. If engraving is too expensive, perhaps the organisers could get transfers stuck onto the ribbon (as they do at the Thanet 10)? It's always nice to be able to look back and see what you achieved the medal for.
Date of review: June 8, 2009

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

In short: Nice Course, Great Marshalls
In full: The Eltham Park 5 is a good race, with a speedy course, well organised and a couple of the most enthusiastic marshalls I've seen.
Date of review: June 7, 2009

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

In short: Fantastic race. Just what a Sunday Morning race in June should be like.
In full: Relaxed, friendly, excelent support from marshals. Thanks!
Date of review: June 7, 2009

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