Great Weston 5 Mile RaceHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (198 votes). | The big picture (198 votes) | | Overall score | | 94% | | How many would do it again? | | 99% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 86% | | PB potential | | 58% | | Atmosphere | | 84% | | Organisation | | 88% | | Value | | 88% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 79% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Sennaton
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Love it!
In full: My third year of this race. The course is hilly and on farm tracks for part of the way - makes for a different and interesting challenge! Well organised, very friendly, reasonably priced, nice T- shirt and medal, free on course photo to download, finishes at the local fete for a beer or tea and cake. Only 200 or so runners but that makes it feel all the more special. Bigger races could learn a lot.
Date of review: May 8, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Pee Wee
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Glorious weather, wonderful race
Date of review: May 8, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: SilsonJogger
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Slick organisation, challenging course, friendly atmosphere, what more could anyone want?
In full: The Great Weston 5 is one of my "must do" events each year.
Date of review: May 10, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: nice and slow
| | 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: Back again and will be next year
In full: My first ever race in 2006,then 97,09,10,11 and 12 !! see you next year.
re comment on parking the parking isat the start ?! if you meant the finish then you can park there in the fete parking but then need to walk to start, I normally park near the finish as I can then get out of the village in the right direction.
Date of review: May 8, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Amanda Marlow 2
| | 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: Fantastic race - one of my favourites!
In full: I have been competing in this race for 8 years. The organisers introduce new improvements every year. Loved the new coffee tent in the car park.
A brilliant event, challenging course, but managed a pb this year!
Great event - well done to everyone concerned.
Date of review: May 8, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: James Dwight
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised, lovely challenging hilly course, looking forward to next year!
Date of review: May 8, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Rebecca Wain 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised race with a devilish finish!
Date of review: May 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Tony Chapman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I agree with al of Sues comments but i wish the runners carpark was at the start as it is a long way back when its bad weather !!.great race even though im getting slower.
Date of review: May 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Sue Torrance
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised and friendly race
In full: This was my 5th year of running the Great Weston 5, and as usual it was a very well organised and friendly race. The marshal's were very supportive and the medal and T-shirt were also very nice. I hope they get the link to the results page sorted soon, as it's not working at the moment!
Date of review: May 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Pee Wee
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Not to be missed
In full: I have run this for several years. The travel to get there is well worth it and now I get my running friends to join me. Well organised, friendly, cerainly challenging. Not a flat section to the course but thbis is what makes it great. Well done the orgnaisers once again.
Date of review: May 7, 2012
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