This is a small race of less than 200 put on by a small triathlon club in Calne along an old disused railway that's now a cycle path that goes all the way into neighbouring Chippenham. It's classed as offroad but it was so cold and frozen today I got away with wearing my road shoes. Any other day would have needed in between offroaders for the mud.

I used the on the day registration in the Town Hall as it was a last minute decision for me to take part and this was very simple. There was storage for baggage and so many cakes laid out for the end of the race! 

The briefing was hard to hear as there was no loud hailer or PA system and many people talked through it. 

The course is very easy to follow as it's out and back with a small clockwise circuit of a fitness field at the start. There was lots of wildlife to see along the way with a water station filled with jelly babies that you pass twice. The turn point is well marshalled and clear markers for every kilometre.

The medal is a stock medal but a nice gesture at the end. Chip timing is provided by LPS Events who had the results ready almost instantly. Finishers could also choose between fruit and smarties and also got more cups of water too.

An enjoyable and safe 10k.