Many running friends have always raved about White Star races, so I thought that it was about time that I tried them out to see what all the fuss was about. I chose the 8 mile Dark Larmer race to do this. 

We arrived at the Larmer Tree estate after about an hour drive to mud-magedden in the car park, but the very helpful marshals found us a spot in front of a barn with no mud so that we could leave easily.

Registration was a cinch, and afterwards we got a bit giddy looking around at the merchandise for sale and the WSR medals on display. We were able to see the medal that we would get at the end of our run as a bit of an incentive. 

The race briefing was thorough and laid back (and Macaws!) we all turned our head torches on and we were on our way as the light began to fade. 

 The course was not easy and as it became dark, it was increasingly difficult to get your footing in the right places. There was a huge hill to scramble up with some brilliant marshals to make sure you didn't end up in the badger holes. 

Roughly half way round, we experienced a WSR Love Station for the first time - and we were not disappointed! There was water, squash, beer, vodka, sweets, cake, sausages and biscuits plus a whole host of treats, not to mention the music being pumped out which we could hear as we crossed the field towards it.

At the finish line, we received our incredible peacock medal, a bottle of Piddle Ale and a box of Dorset biscuits for our troubles  The WSR ethos is amazing and centred around fun and I will definitely be coming back...just with obit more fancy dress this time!