First i have done this and with it a cold morning I was glad the race start was only a few miles from my house. On arrival there was ample free parking and collecting the race number was quick and easy. Bag drop was in one of the university building that also housed toilet (not portaloos!) and a large cafe. The course is a loop.along the alban way and local roads which whilst not closed I only saw one car during the race. It is also flat and fast and has great PB potential. The event is also the hert senior championship race and is very well supported by loads of running clubs. At the end you get a medal, banana, water. A great fast way to spend a Sunday morning.