OFF- ROAD MARATHON competitors said .................
"I don't enter off-road events often but the route was superb, it was really well organised and the support around the course was much appreciated. I'll definitely be back next year to improve on my Ladies Record" Sarah Jarvis - Ladies Half Marathon Record holder
"If you are looking for a challenge,beautiful scenery,friendly atmosphere and good value, then this race is worth considering. Despite the severe climbs, the course has enough breath-taking vistas to almost take away the pain. Enjoy while it is still a hidden gem."
" Have run this race for the past three years and it gets better every time. I live in London and travel back with my brother to to run the Half ~Marathon each year. Well organised friendly race and great facilities. Before it gets too busy I recommend you run this one."
"It was my first mountain marathon and it hurt. But what a glorious hurt! I loved every second of it (though at the time my body was telling me something quite different). No words can describe the scenery you run through - absolutely breathtaking. The day was very hot, but with regular checkpoints I didn't once feel dehydrated. The course is very well marked out and very well organised. A great day that sorts the men from the boys, I don't think I'll ever run a road marathon again - how boring! Everyone should run this marathon once in their lives. TAKE TO THE HILLS!!!
"Run this race for the scenery and the hills!! Well organised again, third year on the trot for me but will keep coming back to this top notch race, but not for the faint hearted! More people are running it each year, if you run it once you will be back."
"Heard someone talking about this event with such enthusiasm on the train and just felt I had to enter. How right they were - what a gem".
RUGGER RAMBLE competitors said ................
"Brilliant just have to keep coming back - my 12th year".
"Cheerfull friendly event right from arrival to leaving several hours later, tired but fullfilled and what fabulous scenery".
"Well placed checkpoints with plenty of water on a very,very hot day. Everyone was so friendly, I particularly enjoyed the stop for tea and biscuits in Arncliffe. Great food at the finish".
"A great day out for all the family, my friend and I did the long route and my wife and children took on the shorter event and all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The scenery is unbelievable and the organisation brilliant with water stops in just the right places and the luxury of showers and a bar and food at the finish".
