Having decided to enter this race two days beforehand the instructions on the website were really clear as to how to sign up on the day. 

Registration was in the local pub which was a bit of a squeeze and unless you got there super early, parking was along the main road. It was freezing outside so I think everyone huddled indoors for warmth. There was an informal bag drop and a few portaloos with about a 10 min queue behind the pub near the start line.

The race was split into waves to help with congestion at a the first gate which was sensible. The race started in a field behind the pub and a short lap was used to split people out further before the gate. Once through the first gate there was a lot of up! About three km of it, along what appeared to be an old stream bed full of rocks, roots and mud. This opened up on to more of a farm track after a small section of tarmac.

Once on top of the hill the hill the route goes through fields and forests and small stretches of road before a descent largely down the same route as you come up. the finish line was nice and muddy and once finished you get a medal with the race profile on it. There are sweets and cake in the bag drop tent too!

The weather for the day was perfect, cold and clear skies. This helped make this one of the most picturesque races I’ve ever done. The view from the top of the hill was spectacular and the forest trails were really nice to run.

I’d definitely do it again.