Battel Bonfire Boyes
Next Race: 05/09/2027
The Abbey Green, High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AD
Next Race: 05/09/2027
The Abbey Green, High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AD
Thomas Brooker
Road safety to consider
I would be happy to pay more for this super race if we could have road closures in the last mile and a half. When turning right out of the country road onto the busy road leading into the town, traffic was very busy and some drivers were impatient and driving too fast and too close to the edge of the narrow pavement.
Perhaps this section could be coned off or taped (or both). This particular last 2k (plus...) is predominantly flat or downhill and runners are trying hard to speed up to the finish and make up time lost on the hills. At this point runners are tiring but still full of effort, so do not have 100% focus on careless moves made by drivers.
Is there a detour available to send drivers heading away from town along another road? This may only be needed for an hour.
As the foot path on this section is narrow it isn't really possible to always stay on the path when over taking, so a few steps into the road is needed to pass another runner and then get back on the path once there is safe space.
All the other other issues I've been reading are minor compared to people's safety. Just one person to fall in front of a car and this race will not run again.
Best wishes, Tomm Brooker
John Orden
Enjoyed this run
Very friendly and amazing marshals. Definitely will be back for another go.
Could do with more toilets. There could be an indication that the timing mat at the start was only on the left hand side of the road. It would be easy to start the race missing the mat.
Did not hear any starting gun and I has not that far from the front of the start.
Linda Beddis
Well organised
Brilliant marshals. Thank you.
However, just a tad disappointing that you called my name as winner of FV70 then few minutes later decided there was no FV75 trophy so took mine and awarded it to someone else in FV75!!
Andy Bashford
Hilly but lovely scenery
Marshalling was excellent. Atmosphere was great. A very friendly local race against the 1066 backdrop.
Nothing not to like .....except for the actual running bit!!
Kevin Began
Excellent community race in a fantastic location in front of the Abbey
Janine Haynes
Great route
The finish line was a little unsafe because car were parting from the Abbey car park. Which was not very safe. That’s the only negative thing. The run and route was very good.
Susan Mann
Tough but enjoyable race
Only down side not enough portaloos especially now moutfield carpark toilets are closed.
Malcolm Browne
Picturesque Route
Picturesque route over some of the most historic countryside in British history. Second time I have run the BBB 10k, I enjoy the challenge of the course terrain and the rewarding downhill finish. The start was a bit ragged, unable to hear the briefing or the gun. Nonetheless a fun event hopefully I will be there for 2025.
Robert Dennis
Beautiful route friendly and well organised.
If you have never done it before then do it, you won't be disappointed.
Oli Hill
Well organised, friendly, great route
Colin Riggs
Nice course.
Greg Collins
Charming local race
Challenging course, in lovely countryside, starting finishing in a genuinely historic location. Well organised, friendly welcoming vibe, this race is popular with local clubs and local fun runners. Very well marshalled despite a couple of idiot drivers.
Only thing I'd say is 'more toilets please'.
Rebecca Webbe
Brilliant
The medal givers should have been a bit further back from the finish line. We had to stop so abruptly. Would have been nice to see a finish clock
Ian Moore
Really enjoyed this race, first time I have entered this one and won't be the last. Very fast start and fast finish. Only slight niggle was I and other runners were finding the course was over, it was 10.15km/6.31miles
Sherrill Barrett
Outstanding
Very friendly, amazing happy marshals. The race had a really positive buzz. Definitely will be back
David Fairclough
Great event with a challenging hill climb..
Really well marshalled this year particularly on busy road section. Thank you.
Susan Bolon
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Andy Colling
Well organised, clearly marked course and great atmosphere.
More portaloos needed. Queue was very long quite close to the start. No toilet roll in the one I used.
Alison Hoy
Excellant race
Thank you so much especially the Marshalls and the lovely people giving out the bibs. My friend could not find her registration details and was upset, the staff were lovely and focused on ensuring she ran the race. Thank you
ann York
A brilliant run. Excellent support & friendly atmosphere. Beautiful surroundings. Some challenging hill sections.