I enjoy races like these - low key, local events organised by nearby running clubs on summer evenings.

This was my second running of this event. 2018 was one of the warmest races I've known, and 2019 was run in the rain after one of the wettest weeks in June. This being a trail race, made it muddy and slippy in places, but at least running under tree coverage gave some protection from the heaviest rain.

Except for a 0.75 mile section around a rutted field, the course is a really nice one - different paths through Sandall Beat Wood.

The marshals were plentiful and encouraging, and the few locals out for a walk were supportive.

The race director is a well known local "character" who doesn't like headphones, so be prepared to be shouted at if you wear them (I didn't but others did).

It's as cheap as chips at £14.50 a for a friendly 10k, with a great technical finishers t shirt, bottle of water and chocolate bar at the end.