I entered this race on a whim just 4 days before the event having seen it listed on RaceCheck.

Registration was easy enough.

Communication from organisers was very good.

I arrived at a very picturesque race HQ, collected race number and deposited bag in baggage store with minimal fuss.

There was a friendly atmosphere in and around the venue with a stage set up and DJ/compare entertaining the crowds.

There were various stalls and food outlets. It was a good family occasion.

The day featured fun run, 5k and half marathon. There were also wheelchair athletes participating so everybody was catered for.

I took up the half marathon option. 

Race was road race with an out and back, and back again (if you know whay I mean) route.

I had heard so much about how windy Redcar is but today the conditions were near perfect.

**** Now for my gripe. The route saw runners cross the finish line at mile 7 before contiuing on along the sea front and returning back to officially finish the race.

Crossing the 'finish line' at mile 7 was a little demoralising, knowing you had another 6 miles to do.

Maybe organisers can re-jig the route to stop this happening. Sure it'd be easy to do.

Water stations were regular with bottled water as the only option. I honestly think smaller bottles with an adition of enegy drinks would have been better?

Support from locals was very good. Nature of the course meant it wasn't contiuous but full credit to those who came out to cheer us on.

Marshals were absolutly brilliant.

Finishers bag contained a decent medal, tech shirt, running socks, jelly beans, water, crisps and mars bar.

In summary -

Great event, good value and a nice, friendly atmosphere.

The out and back course might not be to everybody's liking, especially going across finish line at mile 7 but it is a race I would certainly do again.