The 5-mile and 10-mile races both start in the same place. Please proceed to the start area at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the race where the briefing will take place before the race start. The 10-mile course is formed of two unequal loops. Runners completing the one-loop 5-mile race will continue towards the finish area, whilst runners of the two-loop 10-mile race will turn right before reaching the finish area as instructed by the race marshals for their second loop

Roads

There are four short sections of the course on quiet country roads. The roads are not closed to traffic, so there may be vehicles. All the road sections will be marshalled. The route will also cross a farmyard – for your own safety please stick closely to the marked course.

Course profile

The route comprises a mixture of farm tracks, footpaths, woodland trails and very short sections of road. There are no major inclines. Some of the course takes place on private land and so please refrain from training on these sections of the route prior to the race date.

Details on terrain

With the exception of short sections on roads, the majority of the race will be on grassy trails and dirt tracks. Depending on weather conditions in the weeks leading up to the race, some sections of the course may be muddy. Some of the tracks are rutted and uneven, so mind your step. There are two ditches to cross (one for 5-mile course). In some places there may be low-hanging branches.

Water stations

There will be water provided at 3, 5 and 8 mile points, as well as at the finish.