This race is very local and every year we have stood outside our house and cheered the runners on 🎅🎅🎅 so thought would give it a try. Registration was simple, race information and bibs were received in good time. The clubhouse was open so we could keep warm and the bag drop was easy to use. The run started on the track and out into the park, followed by running part on the pavement, part of the road. It is advertised as a non closed road run so it was expected, whilst on the road everyone took care and there was no overtaking in dangerous situations. The race is flat and downhill until about the 3.5 mile mark then the hills commence, the race went around a very lumpy housing estate and once out of there it continued down a country lane, this was downhill and the scenery was gorgeous. Water stations at mile 4 and mile 8, it was in cups so ended up over my face rather than my mouth. Once out of the country lane another flat section until about mile 9 then another long, uphill section - this was hard on tired legs. Back into the park and headed back to the running track and nearly a lap to the finish. Medals were handed to you and a bottle of water which was greatly appreciated. There was a choice of both male and female t-shirts in a range of sizes, you could just help yourself. There was also a goody bag containing a flapjack, notepad, keyring, flyers - fantastic. As an extra there were free running socks 👍👍 The marshalls were fantastic, local support was great. This is by far my hardest earnt medal and what a lovely medal it is too. Immediately after I was not running this race again, however about 10 minutes later I am in 😂😂😂 Fantastic event and now I know what to expect you can count me in for 2019 👍👍👍