Some great scenery, very peaceful. It’s definitely pretty tough, but it’s still suitable for all levels. And one of the best postrace packs out there!

Huge thanks to the new event team, great race, course, scenery, cooked breakfast, goody bag and weather! Suggestions to make it even better in 2026: can there be an informal kids race after the main one leaves? This was nice in previous years. And a 5 min warning in the school for those who want to watch the wife carrying race (we just missed it, although that's obviously our fault!)

Third time here running (the inaugural in 2008 and 2023, 2025) and marshaled last year. It continues to be a well organised but very challenging race. Thank you to the new organisers for taking on Dr Rob's baby! Just three comments. It was always short and adding the loop at the start should have corrected that, but the section at the summit has also changed resulting in an over-distance course (I had it at 13.25). Secondly (and maybe it's just me), I find a wooden medal underwhelming after all that effort and preferred the chunky metal variety with the Leith Hill logo I've had before. Lastly, any chance that we could have real beer (or at least the option), rather than the "decaffeinated" variety? Thanks again and also to the marshals - I stood in my spot for well over 4 hours last year so I know what a long day it can be!

So well organised, this was my first time at this event which is pretty local to me. The course conditions were perfect, the weather amazing, and the marshalls did a great job. The breakfast was well received at the end. Will definitely be back! Thanks all for the event

Well organised, friendly marshalls and a cooked meal at the end. What’s not to like!

Just to let you know, motorbikes were right behind us, revving their engines, as we were heading towards the Tower. There were lots of us going up one side and many people going down. It was a dangerous situation for motorbikes to be coming up behind us with so many people on the trail. We pulled in, but didn't realise more bikes were following. Luckily, the first motorist gestured to let us know more were coming. Not ideal and important to be aware of. Also we couldn't hear the microphone for at the start for the starting guidance. It was brilliant otherwise and I just wanted to let you know of these things for next year. Thanks so much for the breakfast!

Challenging but rewarding

As a runner from Oxfordshire, where there are no hills, I loved this event - marshals were super supportive and helpful. I was near the back and there were a few times when I was on my own (not a problem) but I got confused a few times about direction - a few more markers maybe? There were members of the public around who pointed me in the right direction.

What a fantastic experience, very rolling hilly and fast route. I felt burning enough my legs in every hill up, It was really fun. I definitely will come back next year for more.
It was a placer to share a good time with you guys.

Quiero decir que esta carrera fue una muy buena experience, una ruta muy rapida y montañosa lo sufieciente para quemar el polvo en las subidas y bajas. Realmente recomiendo hacerla la van a disfrutar mucho. La Organizacion excelente, sencilla pero muy bien cuidada en los minimos detalles. Los voluntarios super amigables.
Espero volver el proximo año por mas.

I hope see you soon again.

Javier

What a fantastic event! Superb organisation, lovely HQ venue, well signposted course, friendly atmosphere and all staff and volunteers were superb. I finished 11th and loved it. Congrats to everyone involved, absolutely nailed it. See you next year!

Thanks for everything.

Super friendly runners and lovely enthusiastic marshals. Views definitely made the elevation worth it!

Thanks to all the marshals.

I love this race. And I am so pleased that the new organisers have continued so well.
Communication was top notch, plenty of lovely marshals, plenty of jellybabies and jaffa cakes at the water stations even for the slowest runners (and yes, I am a very slow runner). The route is slightly altered and this is for the better. Excellent sign posting and I loved the pink spray paint. Brekkie was great.
I was concerned I'd miss the cutoff: and the race director was so reassuring I stopped worrying, put the energy into the run, and stormed it.

Thanks for brilliant comms and organisation. I loved it!