I think it would be a challenge to beat this course for it's stunning location.

The race registration was really straightforward, no hastle and the race itself was cheap too which is a big bonus. The toilets were provided by the pub and thanks to the small field of runners there wasn't that big a queue. There's a car park opposite the start line but it's best to get there early because it will fill up very quickly.

It starts outside a pub under a railway bridge on the outskirts of Abergavenny and heads out into the nearby valley. This race is certainly not flat. There are numerous hills throughout with a particularly big one to start with. The route winds it way along country lanes and back along the same route, but care needs to be taken because they're not closed to the general public, cars or anything else that fancies driving up the narrow lanes. There's a water stop at the 5km mark too.

When you finish the race you get a neat little medal and some goodies and the pub is open for a cup of tea too. 

I think it would be a challenge to beat this course for it's stunning location. Running up a narrow valley dotted with hamlets and surrounded by mountains is a really nice experience and i'd definitely do it again. This was my first ever top 10 finish too so that made it even better!