Ease of registration was simple for me, as our local running club had over 60 Runners we were able to collect our race bibs from one of the club nights instead of having to queue up on the day. Race HQ was a local pub (hand for post-race dinner) and the bag drop was there as well then it was a short walk over to the start.
I can’t comment on the pre-race briefing as I didn’t hear a word of it and to signal the start someone simply shouted “Go” which was tough to hear over 600 runners. I only realise it had started when people started to move forwards.
The route itself wasn’t quite & out & back as the loop back took a separate route back into the town. The course itself is undulating and mostly along country lanes, the water stop is about 3 miles in and is the same water stop as on the way back, I do think there could have been one at the turning point as well.
The marshals were fantastic, shouting support as you passed them on the course and providing clear instructions. One thing to keep in mind is the race isn’t chip timed therefore you only get an accurate finish time if you start at the front with the super fast runners.