Race: Woodbridge 10K
Date of Race: 18th May 2008.
Distance: 10K
Entry Fee:
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Car Parking: Roadside, grounds of Woodbridge School, and NCP.
Finishing Prize: T-Shirt - good quality, unique design.
Organisation: Finish clock - chips on shoes for finish times. P.A and music - name checks for runners.
Refreshments: Burgers for £3.50 (Expensive compared to other races)
Chance of running a PB (mark out of 10 - 10 being the best chance): 5/10, a tough course.
Atmosphere: Terrific atmosphere at finish and halfway hundreds of spectators.
Race Website: Basic, http://www.woodbridgeshufflers.org.uk/ Results appeared within 48 hours
Directions and instructions sent: Instructions sent early with full info and number.
Marshalls/course organisation: Well marshalled and police presence - lead police motorbike.
General Information
What was the course like? The start is 600 Metres away from the finish line. Downhill from start to Market Hill then gradual inclines/declines to halfway - repeat 1st lap to finish.
Number of entries: 527
Fastest male time (if known): 32.41
Fastest female time (if known): 41.09
Conclusion/Comments: A well organised race with a great atmosphere around the Market Hill. A toughish course on good quality undulating roads. Roads are closed off. A larger proportion of 'occasional' runners than in many other local races. The race fills up at least 3-4 weeks in advance, A waiting list is put into operation. The race has a long unbroken history dating back to the early '80's' with small variations to the course. This race used to be run in the heat of July, but is now run in potentially more comfortable May weather conditions. There is even the odd celebrity that may be seen running this race!
Race: Woodbridge Fun Run.
Date of Race: 18th May 2008.
Distance: On Map My Run its 1 Mile.
Entry Fee:
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Car Parking: Roadside, grounds of Woodbridge School and NCP.
Finishing Prize: T-Shirt, good quality however only said Woodbridge 10K on it, it didn’t mention the Fun Run.
Organisation: Started on time P.A announcer, started by major of Woodbridge.
Refreshments: Burgers £3.50 (Very expensive compared to other races) also an ice cream trailer.
Chance of running a PB (mark out of 10 - 10 being the best chance): A unique distance. Competitors will want to beat their time year on year.
Atmosphere: Very good atmosphere all around the course mainly at Market Hill. Lots of spectators at the finish.
Race Website: http://www.woodbridgeshufflers.org.uk/ Simple with news about the race and past results.
Directions and instructions sent: Number and instructions sent early, very good information and instructions sent.
Marshalls/course organisation: Lead cyclist and marshalls around the course. Roads closed.
General Information
What was the course like? First 50 Metres on grass, sharp right turn onto road for 400 Metres flat. The next 400 Metres is downhill. Then flat for 100 Metres into the main thoroughfare, gradual incline increasing all the way. Last 50 Metres steep onto the Market Hill (Finish)
Number of entries: 136
Fastest male time (if known): 5:18
Fastest female time (if known): 6:13
Conclusion/Comments: A very popular race which is well organised, the race is mainly run by fun runners. The finishing prize is a good memento of the race, there is brilliant atmosphere. The race fills very quickly every year. It is a must for any young runner.
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