Wargrave Runners have been hosting an annual road race since 1983.  Initially, the run was a non-standard distance of about 8-miles and then in later years a 10km race. This became well established on the local circuit.  This year, they made a change with a decrease in distance to 5-miles. Essentially trying to fill a gap in the market.

On the way to the race venue, there were clear signs along the roads directing you to its location.

The course profile of the Wargrave 5 showed a long and steady climb just before the halfway mark of the route. There was a limit of 600 entrants, minimum age of 15, cost of entry £15 affiliated, £17 unaffiliated in advance, or £20 on the day. Venue facilities were, parking, toilets, changing rooms, kit store, refreshments, and children's play area.

The route took us out of the recreation ground following rural roads into the countryside between Wargrave and a hill called Crazies Hill and back.

I would do this race again as it is not the usual flat run, a nice little local event.

You can read my full blog review at http://runiversityoflife.com/wargrave-5