I probably should have researched the route more thoroughly before the day, but it was a - pleasant - surprise to be heading off into woods and fields during the first half of the course.  The scenery is equally beautiful across the fields and along the riverside.

The hilliness of the undulating first half was thankfully offset by slowing the pace every now and again to navigate stiles and gates, and we received encouragement from a herd of friendly cows  :-)

The warmup and wave release was fun and well organised, and the communication from the event organisers was very well coordinated throughout the buildup.  I would suggest a marshal or two be stationed across the fields, as there was one point where I was convinced I was lost or had got the route wrong.  (I *think* I had gone the right way after all, looking at my Strava record!)

The medal and t-shirt are good quality and participants were very well looked after with food and beverages available - the BBQ (available by pre-order) was delicious.

I look forward to booking this event again.

This was not what I was expecting.. The first 4k was hilly to say the least. Off over the bridge and through the woods which saw us in a field of cows and jumping fences which was fun. The 2nd half was flat along the river where we merged with participants of the 100km ultra. The event was really well organised with a fantastic warm up by a Mr Motivater wannabe, great relaxed and fun atmosphere. I really enjoyed it and will do it again. Also you get a really nice medal and t-shirt and they had a yummy bbq to indulge in once you were done. If you like off roaders do it, its got something for everyone.