Another enjoyable event - the 3rd in the series. Once again great organisation and support. Found this route a bit tougher than the previous two. Preferred the hq location at the previous 2 events as the bag storage under gazebo got a bit wet (on slope). Otherwise a lovely scenic route with good snacks, medals, signage, photos, toilets and cafe facilities. Thank you!

This was the third Big Bear 6 hour challenge I've taken part in and I loved every minute of it! I ran my first ever marathon at the first and my first ever Ultra at this event. It consisted of 3.7 mile laps so that you can do as many as you like, no pressure. Great way to test out your endurance. The organisers and the marshals are super friendly and helpful and the aid station is great. You can even put in requests if there is something you'd like to eat while you are there. Can't recommend these events enough. 5... No, 10... No, 25 stars! :D

I've taken part in lots of Big Bear events, and this one was no exception. Great organisation, friendly and supportive Marshall's, lovely route and top feed station (with special requests if you notify in advance). Can't  fault it, I'll definitely be back for more

A very well organised event with great communication before hand, every detail was prepared for you before hand and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

Lapped events are not my first choice but this was a great way to spend a Thursday, and a day I would not normally race on, better than working or Christmas shopping.

I wll be looking to run Big Bear again soon.

This is the second big bear event I have done and yet again it was amazing.

the 6 hour time limit is great because you can literally do as many laps as you want within 6 hours (you have to start your last lap before 5:59:59 - but you can finish after 6 hours if that makes sense). Which is ideal if you want to just do a couple of laps or like me see how many laps you physically can do before your legs fall off. The only person you’re racing is yourself so there’s no pressure, on pace or distance. 

It wasn’t crowded, there was no pushing, shoving, or getting elbowed. It felt like a nice relaxed trail run. 

The feed station was yet again amazing - everything you could possibly want they had (sweets, mince pies, water, squash etc). 

The volunteers were fab, every single one of them was friendly and welcoming. 

There are free photos at this event and I think all of big bear events and the photographer is great, he wonders round the course and has chat to you. 

You collected your number on the day which was fine, there was no queue, everything was explained to you as you got your number.

there was a run brief just before the start and the organiser explained everything about how the lapped event works, the course etc - again he was really friendly and chatted to us at the finish. 

The route was on one of the trails at hicks lodge (3.7mi), which was relatively flat, well compacted surfaces, nice and even, not too muddy. There was a few big puddles and soft patches - nothing your standard road shoes can’t handle (no need for trails on a course like that). It’s a very scenic route and is a mixture of s bend paths winding through woodland and open grass land. 

Every runner I chatted to was friendly and encouraging one another which is always great. 

The event seem to run like clock work and the organisation was spot on. I’d definitely recommend this event and I will definitely be participating in more big bear events. 

My second Big Bear event. The best event I have ever attended. Runners, organisers and volunteers were all fantastic. Nothing is too much. The route was well marked, the feed station was amazing, excellent fig rolls and the flapjack, well, I need that recipe! 5 🌟, it really couldn't be any better.