If you're wanting a unique race set in beautiful countryside, with great support and atmosphere than this is the race for you.
A trail run set in the hilly yorkshire area around Grosmont, although the setting is beautiful, it is very hilly.
As the steam train passes the start line, the runners set off on the 8.4 mile trail run from Grosmont to Goathland and back. 1 hour 20 mins to beat the train!
With the blistering sun and heat, the course was made even harder but the support along the route from family, public and marshalls was superb.
The water stations along the route were very welcoming and with visible medical cover on show, although very rural, the well sign posted and marshalled course felt very safe.
The support and atmosphere from supporters, marshallls and fellow runners was excellent throughout.
A quality unique medal, water, beer and chocolate at the finish rounded off a great run on a brutal course in blistering heat. Although I didn't beat the train back, I still finished with a smile on my face and some great memories, which is what it's all about.
The hardest run I've done, but one of my favourite and most memorable.