This course is fast. Everything you’d want in a 5k road race: pancake flat route, 3 laps, no problems sticking to the fastest line and cheap organised by athletes for athletes. The race has the potential to attract the fastest athletes in the region and to emulate the success of Armargh and Ipswich. If the race could attract a bit of funding they could clear the road of stationary vehicles in advance (though of v limited hindrance) and put out a few more portaloos, but already a fantastic event - will be back!

This is a great, small and friendly local race with PB potential. The race is not pretty, being on an industrial estate, and there is no medal at the end but because of its fast and flat profile, it attracted a lot of impressively fast runners to have a go. 

The organisation from the Avon Valley Runners was brilliant, with ample parking, a spacious registration location and handy toilets nearby. The briefing was loud and clear and even though the roads were open, there was very little traffic which made it very safe.

For this final race of the series, there was also a free Protocol water bottle for every runner at the end and series prize winners as well as spot prizes for any runner who stuck around until the very end.

Personally, I was only 9 seconds away from my PB and considering I've not been anywhere near that close for almost 3 years just shows how quick this course is. I will definitely be taking part again when it returns in 2019.

A brand new series of races by Avon Valley Runners around a pan flat course with high PB potential.

There was plently of parking and a very quick registration process. A short walk to the start line and a thorough race briefing. Lots of marshals on route giving encouragement and making sure runners were safe.

Fantastic value for money for a 'no frills' race with a small raffle based on race numbers worn for the event.

The route is not especially scenic and repetitive (3 laps) but the speed of it will attract lots of runners.

Start with the bad then finish good.

The race numbers are terrible, way too big and stiff. No problem with them if they were half the size but the size is unnecessary and awkward to wear. Easy fix is to cut them down top and bottom which will transform them into some of the best numbers you can get.

The back straight with lorries and traffic probably needs a Marshall with the open roads. I agree you need to rely on runner Common sense but some extra supervision would be welcome.

Finally I think the prizes were poor for the winners. Top three a cheap bottle of wine in each gender. Bottle for first in vet cat. That's standard in fell races which will be referenced in  this review in a positive comparison.

Positives. Overall organisation is excellent. Bang on. Timely. Clear. Concise. Really good can't do much better for sure.

Price. Superb. Why should races be more?! People are crying out for races without the t-shirt and medal tat. The reduced price cost makes it accessible and welcoming to all.

Atmosphere. AVR through and through. Feel good honest fun. You're a great bunch. It had the feel of a fell race (which is my main background) and if you don't know, fell running is all about having a good time with good people whilst being accessible and seeing all your mates. Granted not on a hillside which is a shame but we're going for PBs!! Great job in this respect.

Parking easy. Entry easy. Well done. Back to basics racing at its best. More of this is needed and I'm so grateful you're providing it.