I absolutely loved this event! The course was BEAUTIFUL (I couldn’t believe how hot it was!!) and to have completed a half marathon by 9.30am was awesome and meant I still had the bank holiday to do what I pleased!

The course was laps, which I wasn’t sure I would enjoy, two lap events normally don’t do it for me, but this was so beautiful I managed 4! It was easy to navigate and everyone running was so friendly! It actually didn't feel repetative. 

There were lots of people walking dogs, but there was no problem with this, they moved for me and I moved for them!

The cake was awesome – I even picked up a prize! Whoop! I would totally recommend this event to anyone!

My non running Mum event went out an completed three laps and is still buzzing!! I will be back!

As this is the cakeathon, there was a competition for the different cakes that had been made the runners & spectators. There are some talented bakers out there. 

The race briefing was like other SVN events with outline of the route & any achievements people had made. 

The course itself isn't the most exciting, there is a pond, some statues & often see the eurostar & HS1 train. It is a slightly undulating course but nothing too horrible. 

This is a timed event, & as such at the end of each lap you have to decide if you want to continue & get your card stamped or ring the bell & finish. At the end of each lap, there is an aid station & loads of amazing cake. If you decide to finish then there is an epic medal & goody bar with chocolate, crisps & beer. 

These events are great fun, relaxed with great support, but often you eat more calories than your run off. 

Gosh, I loved this event!! It was well organised, everyone was super friendly and the course was actually really nice.

I'm not really a "laps" person but for this type of event it works really well. Each lap was 3.75 miles, and was a mix of tarmac and trail. After each lap, you get your tag punched and its upto you whether you finish or continue on with the race!

The race HQ was small but had everything you need - drinks, cakes and toilets. The race director gave everyone the race briefing at the beginning and that was that. We were free to run as much or as little as we wanted and eat as much cake or as little as we wanted in the 6 hours the event was open for!

Everyone involved in the organisation of the event was really friendly and helpful! There weren't too many runners out on the course at any one time, so we didn't really disturb any pedestrians or other users of the park.

My friend and I both brought homemade cakes, and the selection at the event was amazing!! Trophies are handed out as part of the cake awards, which adds an extra element of fun to the day.

The medal is amazing, and the goody bag is full with goodies is the form of crisps, chocolate and cider/beer!!

I think it's definitely worth trying an SVN event, there's loads on offer if Cake isn't the thing for you!! I'm looking forward to trying a few more in the future!