REVIEWS OF WEAVERS' WAY ULTRAMARATHONS 2024

Hello just a bit of personal feedback from yesterday Boudicca Ultra, firstly the signing on and start was well organised, and the helpers at the well stocked checkpoints were excellent, but on the downside I thought the route could have been better signposted I went wrong once as it was a left turn but coming from race direction the sighs were behind me and another time a fellow runner shouted I’d run past a turn, finally at the end drinks at the finish line would have been appreciated, but thank you for a hot run.   Regards
      JB

The two of you had the most impressive performance with the Boudicca Way 50K, surpassing all the runners. Much better engagement with participants leading up to the race and afterwards than even most professional race management companies putting on marathons for 5K+ participants. Heck, even the photos showed up within 24 hours where it's common to wait two weeks for them. And they're at no additional cost!
The weather ended up being a bit too much of a challenge for a lot of the runners who aren't used to those temperatures. My goal was to maintain a relaxed running pace to put me just ahead of a 5:00:00 finish. I passed a number of runners in the second half who went out way too fast early on. Hopefully the Boudicca Way 2025 has more merciful temps and cloud cover.

Boghopper Races Ltd is one of the best race organizations I had the pleasure to run with. Great organizers, helpful volunteers, friendly fellow runners, and a city (Norwich) rich in history. It was an awesome experience for my first ultramarathon.

From BS


Hi Janice & Kevin

Just an email to say thanks for your inaugural event yesterday. So well organised & managed. Friendly checkpoints, volunteers & tail walker.
Sadly I had to pull out halfway at checkpoint 2 due to not feeling too good - it was suggested afterwards I’d got early stages of heatstroke and did the right thing stopping. It was my first ever DNF & I’ve run in hotter weather including RTTS over 2 days so not something I’d given much notice to beforehand.
You put on a brilliant event so I will be back next year (fingers crossed you are running the event in 2025) wiser & better prepared after some interruptions to training this year.
Wishing you the best with your other events.
Kind regards
SW

Dear Janice and Kevin

Thank you for a great day out. This was my first ultra and it was a (mostly) fun day out. Such a lovely, friendly, well-organised race - just perfect for newbies to work their way through an event like this for the first time.
I can't say I enjoyed the slurry "foot bath" about half-way, but there's not much anyone can do about that. The route was nice and varied, and you cleverly kept the best bits for the end. The grass tracks from the final check point were bliss!
It is totally a matter of personal choice and I would have enjoyed one or two more savoury snacks besides crisps at check points. But the main point is that all the volunteers at CPs were fantastic and care at the finish superb. I'd love to know how many cups of tea that angel in the Manor Rooms made! Each with a smile on her face.
I particularly wanted to write all this because I know that it is in our nature more readily to reach for pen & paper to complain. And there really is nothing to complain about Saturday!
Huge congratulations and I hope you are not completely bushed today. It is no small feat getting an event like this going.
All the best 
M

Really enjoyed the run today. Excellent organisation and really friendly atmosphere. You should be congratulated on a first class event.
Thanks
JD

Hello Boghopper Races

Just wanted to say thank you for a great day at the inaugural Boudicca Way Ultra. I was really looking forward to this one, and it didn't disappoint. All of the volunteers involved were wonderful, as such people do tend to be. There were many great things about the event - great route, brilliant signage/route mapping, generous provision at aid stations, water spray bottles, great medal, post-race beans on toast... - but the highlight for me was the proximity of start and finish to a train station. Travelling by public transport to trail events, particularly point-to-point ones, can be very challenging, so I really appreciated that the combination of start time and HQ location enabled me to travel there by train on the day. 
See you at Weaver's Way,
Many thanks,
S


Hi there ,
was my first Ultra Marathon , was quite challenging battle with the heat on Saturday. I thought the marshalls / volunteers were great especially at the later check points. Not put me off doing another Ultra Marathon , though quite a bit different to marathon running . So quite a bit still to learn but i enjoy a challenge. So thanks for a well organised race.
Thanks 
MT ( WAC )

Hi Kevin and Janice

I absolutely loved it from start to finish.
It was my first ultra and I will definitely be doing more in the future. It was a wonderful experience.
The guys with sprayers were an absolute god send. 
My only comment would be the audio at the race briefing. It was OK in the briefing when everyone was quiet......but before that I don't think I heard a word. 
The Wash Lane section was OK and I had my wife the other end for fresh shoes and socks. As I am diabetic looking after my feet is a key thing. I accept fully that getting feet wet is part of it but I have to be a little cautious. Having cleaned my shoes today...that was not all mud! 
I will be back next year for sure.
Many Thanks
AG


Hello and a BIG THANK YOU and WELL DONE to you and all the support crew for putting on such a fantastic inaugural event on the Boudicca Way. I could have left a message on the facebook page but short of getting in your way when you were clearly very busy yesterday, I did want to express my personal thanks.
To be a bit more specific for you if the feedback helps:
I thought the sign on arrangements were spot on - friendly and efficient
I liked the 'parkrun style' briefing - where had folk come from. thanks to the crew etc
The route signage was perfect - the only bit that deviated a bit was in Tyrells Wood - Boudicca signage route v GPX route
The atmosphere at the checkpoints was great. Lots of supporters (your info for supporters helped) and attentive crew making sure runners had adequate liquid on what was a warmish(!!) day.
The finish line was lovely - every runner cheered in.
In summary - it certainly shone through that it was an event put on by runners for runners but still a notable achievement for a new event. THANKS AGAIN.
SD (Framlingham Flyers)