The course was fast and flat, perhaps a little boring, especially with a loop that doubled up some parts of course but a huge chance for a 5km or 5 mile PB for sure.

Course wss accurately measured and the local support was great, something I had not even considered before hand but it made for a great atmosphere. 

The event was well marshalled and some roads were open in one direction so you were sharing with traffic at times, however I didnt find this an issue and I felt safe throughout. (even when an ambulance with lights came ploughing through!)

Nice medal at the end too! All in all, a good race and great Xmas present....thanks Mum! :-)

Fab event with great atmosphere!

Course wss accurately measured! Good local support and well marshalled. 

Some roads are open so you are sharing with car at times; however i didnt find this an issue & throughout i felt safe.

Course is a fast and flat; chance for a PB for sure. 

Fab medal at the end too! Also paid extra for T-shirt which i liked; liked that much i raced in it! :) 

A fast and furious 5 mile event that was definately bigger than last year. The course is pretty much flat all the way round. Local supporters out in their droves cheering runners on. Have to share some of the roads with cars but all seemed okay from my point of view. Start is congested so it takes a while to find your race pace. This was the first year you had to pay for a winners t-shirt but they did give out a medal to all although most seemed to have missed those handing them out! The medal was very good, titanium looking so good quality. amenities at the Leisure Centre were hit and miss. quite a few toilets but in different buildings and big queues for all of them. The Race HQ meeting area was very noisy and it was hard to tell the people handing out the race bibs your name. It's a good race to start your season with.

An enjoyable 5 mile run around alsager, flat and fast route, which is well marshalled, no medals for this race but you do get a tech tshirt (which I personally prefer anyway) has a lovely running community feel to this race and the locals seem very happy to see us, giving plenty of encouragement

Notes, give yourself time to find somewhere to park as it's a little limited.

This will be a yearly race for me :)