5k Runs in Brighton

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  Did the event in 2018

  The Brighton K9 Challenge is an open and welcoming run (or walk) with dogs over a 5km trial route. The route is mostly covered through the woodlands of Stanmer Park, Brighton. There is a steep uphill early on which is about the only thing you might pull out as a negative. But organisers are aware, receptive to feedback and have changed the route from previous years to make the run more enjoyable. I only mark down the race because I wasn’t sure where to go at the start which won’t be an issue unless you are at the front. There was a line of cones to the tree line and then a right turn. After this point everything is easy as friendly encouraging marshals are abundant. Water stations for dogs were located at a few spots on the course but I don’t remember for humans. I think they must have been some and at the finish water bottles are thrusted at you - you are well looked after. There are a lot of goodies on offer but mostly for your dog. Organisers care so much and pay attention to safety. My dog overheated in the excitement and copious amounts of water came our way to keep him cool post-race. If you are competitive then there are prizes; you will be looking at sub 22-23 minutes as a guide (judging by times from 2017 & 2018). Several exhibitors on site and the atmosphere is great given there are just ~100 competitors. But remember you will need a dog to take part…

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  Karly T

  Did the 10k in 2018

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  Abigail T

  Did the 5k Fun Run in 2018

  This was my first ever race! And boy, I don't think the weather got the message, but if anything it made my race what it was, a sub 40" 5K in sideways rain!!! loved it

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• R

  Did the event in 2018

  A very well organised event. For my first half marathon I thought it was a good location. Parking very efficient.

  Marshalls fantastic and a very good atmosphere

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• R

  Did the event in 2018

  I hate hills so I am really not sure why I entered this race. Everyone that knows me knows I develop hill Tourette’s. However I totally and utterly loved this race. The car park wa easier to find but the long wet grass led to damp trainers before you start. The hill to get to the start line was erm epic!! After that any hill is easy!

  The race briefing was good and the Marshalls were fabulous throughout. Lots of visitors cheering you on. I was one of the last runners doing the 10k, but the Marshalls still cheered you on as of you were the first. The only downside was not having a race finish photo. Runthrough are usually really good for this, but they seemed to be focusing on the faster runners for photos. My only photo was right at the start.

  The finish shirts and medals are unique and great quality.

  I actually can’t wait for the next event to do this again.

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• R

  Did the event in 2018

  I don't normally like hills (who does?) and running a road race on a hill is not something I'd normally do but the uniqueness of the Beat Box Hill 10K made me sign up a few days before the event and I was so glad I did.

  Check out my vlog on YouTube to see the event for yourself: https://youtu.be/xsY8ZuXJsCw

  This was the first time the zig zag road to Box Hill had been closed for a running event. We ran down, then up Box Hill twice for the 10K distance. It was a proper challenge and very rewarding to complete it.

  The event was very well organised, the finishing tech t shirt and medal were great and the marshals and rock choir gave great support.

  I really enjoyed the event and will be back again next year.

  There were a few things that I think the organisers could do to make the event even better:

  The parking was in a farmers field at the bottom of Box Hill which was fine but the grass was very long and our shoes were wet before we started the walk to the top of Box Hill. It would be good to get the grass cut next time.
  A better system of getting the runners to line up at the start.
  The road should remain closed for all vehicles (including cyclists) until the end of the 10K. There were cyclists going down the hill at speed whilst runners were on their second decent. Not good!

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• R

  Did the event in 2018

  Nice flat course taking in Worthing prom. Two good water stations with bottled water. Which was great as it was a very hot still day. Very well organised considering the amount of people running. Handy having pacers too. Awesome medal as well!

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• R

  Did the event in 2018

  This was the first time I had run this event and I had the pleasure of pacing my brother round his first race so I took it a bit easier than usual. This allowed me to take in all the sights and sounds of this lovely race.There was plenty of cheap, local parking which was easy to access before a short walk to the race village on the seafront. There were plenty of portaloos which is always a good sign! We didn't use the baggage drop but there was one available before lining up to start.Although there were no official pens there were large signs showing estimated finish times and I didn't find it too congested when we started in the 60 minute area. The field strung out pretty quickly after the start.There could have done with being some more speakers further down the start area, as unless you were at the sharp end nothing could properly be heard.The course itself was an out and back taking in some seafront and a couple of residential streets and a park/field area. It was all on closed roads and the local support was fantastic, as well as the marshals who were great.There were two water stations on course with water in sports bottles.The course was flat and fast and I will be coming back next year to try for a quicker time.The medal was great and the offer of free photographs sounded good, but when they were released there were two of me, but none of my brother who was slightly disappointed!Overall a great event that I would highly recommend.

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• R

  Did the event in 2018

  I reallly enjoyed this run, it was fast and flat and the local support was fabulous! Huge thanks to the lady with a hosepipe half way round!It is an out and back route and easy to navigate! I didnt hear a race briefing, but the information leaflet told me everything I needed to know. And the medal is very pretty! I would reccomened this run to anyone, advanced runner or beginner . Througherly enjoyable.

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  Did the event in 2018

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• R

  Did the event in 2017

  I loved this - great scenery from Cranleigh up on to the Greensand Way (boy, what a climb though).Somewhere around 100 people doing this (half and full), but absolutely lovely atmosphere, great organisation (I signed up last Thursday, but no issues whatsoever).Course was well marked, although (in my enthusiasm) i went off track slightly a couple of times - with a small field it's easy to lose the folks ahead (and anyway, they sometimes weren't any better).Loved it, and it's definitely on my "do this again every year" list.

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• R

  Did the event in 2018

  Fun event but expensive parking and only large tee-shirts available for what is essentially a family event.

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• R

  Did the event in 2018

  The emphasis in Run or Dye is firmly on the 'Dye' aspect with very few competitors actually running. In fact, it's almost impossible to run given the narrow tracks and the number of other participants. So, think of this as a fun day out with friends and family where you'll get filthy from coloured flour and foam, and you'll have a great time. Throw yourself into it, get messy and create some memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy!

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• R

  Did the event in 2018

  The course was ok but colour stations seemed to be using pink or purple dye whereas in previous years there was a variety. By the time our waves made it to the stations they were running out of dye and scooping it off the floor. I feel sorry for the several waves behind us as we were by no means the last group. Water station half way round had run out of water and there was a massive massive Q of people waiting which blocked the progression of other course runners from passing. No head/sweat bands this year in race pack like in previous years. Where were all the course photographers? Previous few years there were quite a few dotted around the course. Hard to find anyone at the finish line,I had to go up to someone and ask him to take our photo. I've done several colour runs before and always had photos of myself and my friends running across the finish line. Very anti climatic this year and made me wonder if I would even want to do it again next year.  Did you have cut backs this year to pay for the crappy foam?

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  Martin F

  Did the Half Marathon in 2018

  An excellent charity event, nice and flat so appealing for a fast time. Wind was tough and challenging. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellently organised.

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  Benjamin B

  Did the Half Marathon in 2018

  Tough in wind but well organised event, good atmosphere

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  Craig F

  Did the Half Marathon in 2018

  Although a flat course I founs this very tough due to running against a strong wind on the sea front!.

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