The weather was better than expected and, although cold in the first half, it was dry. It was fab to see huge numbers of deer in the park as we arrived, and there was also a live singer creating atmosphere in the tented area. 

Parking was free and close to the start, and there were plenty of loos. The event warm up was fun and very clear. When the race got started, most of the paths were good and the marshals were fantastic. 

The start and the end were the trickiest parts of this event. Near the start, there was a covered cattle grid where someone tripped- she was ok -and there were marshals on hand to check her wellbeing. There was some congestion on the first out and back section and it was possible to trip on the cones used to separate the runners in each direction. There were also some significant holes in the tarmac in some places and it was difficult to sprint for the finish as the last 400m changed to trail path and grass from the easier tarmac we had previously enjoyed. 

This event gave excellent flapjacks amongst the goodies, and Tatton Park is a beautiful venue for an outdoor event. The cafe was a welcoming and warm sanctuary after the effort of the race and the  marshals deserve a second mention!