This is another cracking race from Nice Work. It was once voted the 6th best race in the UK by readers of Runner’s World. It’s a 15 mile trail race around the beautiful Bewl reservoir.

I’ve been fortunate enough to run this event once and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. It’s not flat, despite the official website describing the hills as gently undulating. Hmmm….There are brutal hills towards the end of the race as you come away from the reservoir.

Conditions can be very different so bear that in mind. Taking place in the middle of summer it can be extremely hot. In 2021 a lot of rain fell leading up to the event and the trails were a mess. Lots of runners found it difficult to keep their footing. Keep an eye on the forecast before deciding which shoes to wear.

I’ve set the PB Potential at 50%. It’s not a fast route but how often do we run 15 milers? Never is the answer.