My first running of this race and did it as a pacer. Had originally entered a half marathon on this date but agreed to pace. Really enjoyed the run - well organised, great support, fantastic marshalling and lovely route - the inclines provided an additional challenge but were nothing to fear. Overall a lovely event. made such a change from a big half marathon and definitely would do it again!

Second year that I did this run, and everything seemed to go very smoothly. Personally i’d Love to see another water station, perhaps in Compton, but I should also praise the organisers for having scones and cream at the end - I shall forgive them for not having jam on top though!

Organised by local Surrey outfit AAT Events, the Breakfast Run Loseley is set in the beautiful Loseley House Park, just a few minutes drive south of Guildford.

Despite the short and somewhat unique distance, this is a challenging course with a seemingly endless and punishing up hill climb for the first 3 miles. Fortunately, what goes up must come down and miles 4 to 5 are a punctuated by speedy down hill chicanes which lead to a short trail section back to the finish in Loseley Park.

You are rewarded for your Herculean hiking efforts with a spectacular panorama of the Surrey Hills, which is worth the entry fee for this alone.

Pros

This race has the vibe of a small independent race, with friendly marshalls and race officials. Loseley House and Park is a destination in itself. Race number collection and bag drop were all quick and simple. There appeared to be a large queue for the 10 or so portaloos but I didn’t use them so I can’t really comment on this.

The medal is of very good quality given its only £15 to enter, quirky offerings always on a breakfast theme. This year’s design was jam on toast.

Race photos are free but I only saw four pictures available on the website.

The advent of scones at the finish was a lovely touch.

Cons

None really. There were a some sections that were on roads open to traffic with no marshalls, but with some collective common sense from runners and keeping to one side this wasn’t a problem.

This was the second year for the Breakfast Run. Using the famous Hogs Back Road Race course, it is always a nice event, and having it in the early summer means it wasn't freezing cold. I chose to run the first half of the race very conservatively (uphill), and the second half quite quickly (mostly downhill).

As it's only a shortish race, only having one water station is fine, and there seemed like there was plenty of water to go round. Plastic cups again though - not so good.

The finish area was very well spectated and there were enough people cheering and clapping to make you feel like you were finishing a much bigger race. The medals are superb and the added excitement of a treasure hunt around the event village made for a fun morning.