MrD wrote:Norni wrote:Here in Norwich we are hosting our city race on Sunday October 31st. We thought we might benefit from the fact that the Cambridge City race is on the saturday, and people might come to East Anglia for an urban double header.
So far, the plan doesn't seem to be working. Cambridge currently has 281 entries, while Norwich has 80.
As an orienteer/runner myself, I am aware of the contradiction in the fact that I do travel for orienteering double headers, but would never dream of doing running races on consecutive days.
My personal preference is a weekend with one forest and one urban race. I like both. I know I'm much better at urban races, but enjoy being in the forest more.
Cambridge is right next to the M11. Easy access across country via the M6 and A14.
Norwich is several hours further, down single carriageway roads. Nightmare getting back on a Sunday afternoon. Just isnt worth the travel.
It’s all dual carriage way from Cambridge to Norwich - about 80 minutes drive.
I agree though that Norwich is much less accessible if you come down the very slow A47!