There are few if any issues with this local event (indeed now local institution).
The cohorts of local running groups from Surrey and South London (and further afield) attest to the popularity of this New Year shake out run.
The ‘B’ course was used this year due to ice on th...
There are few if any issues with this local event (indeed now local institution).
The cohorts of local running groups from Surrey and South London (and further afield) attest to the popularity of this New Year shake out run.
The ‘B’ course was used this year due to ice on the tarmac section of the regular “A” route – and aside from a few points of congestion, the all “off road” nature of the 10 miler this year added a real cross country feel to this undulating, track and bridleway course.
There was no shortage of marshals; and you really get a sense that Tadworth Athletic Club members must recruit widely from friends and family to ensure there is no lack of high viz jackets throughout the course. So big shout out to everyone who braved the temperatures to stand, guide, and support.
The registration / bag drop zone benefits from being in the Duchess's Stand (Epsom Racecourse) – so “Race HQ” is dry, warm, spacious, and very close to the start. The whole organisation has a professional vibe – which adds to the success of the day.
My only minor gripe was that the coffee concession only took plastic (and I only had cash); this could, perhaps, have been flagged in the pre-race literature.
Overall, I would thoroughly recommend this 10 miler (there is a parallel 10k available) to anyone with the inclination (and trail shoes) to kick off 2027 next year.
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