second time I have done this race and second time they have booked fantastic weather.
this race is a small local race around a local lake/ wooded area on mainly gravel paths and a bit of grass here and there. I've only ever done it in good weather so always been good underfoot could imagine if wet may be slippy in places.
i only entered on the day which unfortunately meant I missed the free pie and peas you get if you enter online, but to be fair there were pies offered round at the end.
The registration process was nice and friendly, it's held in a rugby club so plenty of toilets, can be hard work when there's just one portaloo.
you have to walk a little way to the start but its well signed and real friendly marshals helping you along the way,
the start is a little cramped as the paths are only small but I think this adds to the atmosphere, for any serious pb chasers I suggest getting to the front as it's a while before the pack spreads out.
the run itself is sort of figure of 8 around a lake and woods although only small it's a great route, there's good support on the way and because it's only small you pass the same groups a couple of times.
There is a water station at around 4K in which you also pass just after 8k which I think is quite rare in small races it was well stocked with half filed cups of water, which I prefer to bottles (too much waste )
its a really scenic route as you drive into the race you wouldn't think that you would be running round such a nice place.
the finish is outside the rugby club on the field and both times I have done it has had great support. There is a water station at the finish.snd if your lucky enough to have entered online you can go into the club for your free pie and peas.
all in all great local small race, well worth the money friendly helpful marshals, I really like local friendly races like this, one touch which I thought was good was at the presentation they had got ribbon to match the club colours for whoever had won.
Definitley be back again really enjoyed my local race.
And to top of a great day managed a 10k pb