this was a very late addition to the race calendar but seemed like a good idea (why not). Registration was in a pub, it was rammed but was ok. You will more than likely have to park on the road but again, no issue there. The group was broken down into smaller waves to stop getting stuck when going through the various kissing gates (good idea). The course is....challenging !! 1st 3k is uphill.......up a pretty steep hill and mostly off road on a fairly rocky pathway so unless you have mountain goat like properties, there's likely to be a bit of walking but hey, it's all about finishing these days.

Then once you hit the top it's trails all the way - some parts through the woods, others on more open pathways, around the edge of Kendleshire Golf course. Views back over Bristol were stunning!!

Then its all the way back down again (channel your inner mountain goat) watching my footing but managing a power slide through the mud at the finish line.

Marshalls were wonderful (as they always are at the Aspire Events) and los of nice cake treats at the end.

No fanfare at the end but the medal is cool.

It was hard, pretty muddy and tough on the old joints but thoroughly enjoyable.