The event was in a beautiful location, well marked, well organised, and undulating so not too hard a route. But what made it was the friendliness of everyone involved from race director to volunteers to the rest of the participants - everyone said hello, encouraged each other, and so on. Brillinat event - my first Big Bear but will definitely do some more.

My aim was a marathon distance but knew I would struggle, with breaks, to complete this in 6 hours. Then Big Bear advertised a 12 hour event.  Their events are so supportive and inclusive, I didn't once feel guilty about taking a break between laps or pressured for time. All the Big Bear events are for everyone, whatever the ability or distance.  Salcey Forest is a good venue for a PB if that's what your chasing as its pretty flat. Most people though are in it for the endurance. I don't think I will ever run a long road race again, why would you when you have events like this?

This was my first half marathon and I am so glad I chose Big Bear.  It was such a relaxed atmosphere, everyone was so friendly, participants and marshalls, if you could think of a food to be at the aid station, it was there, the medal was stunning and the setting at Salcey was absolutely gorgeous.  

Definitely one to put on the bucket list if you haven't run a Big Bear Event already.

This was my first Big Bear event and I will definitely be back!! From pre race information to finishing it was all very well organized and clear. Everybody there was incredibly friendly, supportive and helpful. The course was so beautiful it didn't feel like running laps at all, and the pit stop in between laps had a vast range of different goodies to fuel you. So impressed, thank you!!

My 2nd Big Bear Event, and I'm sure I will be back. Excited to have the 12 hour option to see how far I could go.

Brilliantly organised, great atmosphere & camaraderie among everyone there. These events are really friendly & inclusive. A really enjoyable & memorable day.