The race starts from Hermitage Academy at 11am – there will be a short safety brief at 10.50am and from there a short walk to the other end of the school for the start line. Lots of friendly and encouraging marshals all the way round. There’s a short section at the start and end of the route on tarred pavement and road and about half way round for less than one KM. Apart from that it is mainly land rover track and some well made trails.

On a good day this race offers great views! What’s not to love. There is a lot of hills in this which is a good thing for a hill race! The climbs come in 4 parts with the last one through the trees being both the steepest and shortest. At around 8 kms you are all downhill to the finish. There is a short downhill between the second and third climb to allow your legs a wee break. With the last 4 Kms being downhill on a good gradient you can let go and enjoy the route to the finish.

Full details at Hel n Back – EntryCentral