Night Shift Ultra

Absolutely loved this race, the energy was unbelievable from the volunteers and couldn’t have completed it without them!

Really recommend this to anyone for a first time ultra, thanks so much guys!!

Overall an exciting and interesting race and a great achievement!

Generally well organised and love the crew and support and runners alike given only 2nd event. Registration felt fairly smooth and felt welcomed and easy to chat to crew for any queries.

However, I feel additional toilets need to be considered (2 for 150ish+ people wasn’t enough at times). Also, I was gutted to miss out on the pizza and cider and a bit of an after party feel as per the instruction email as a way to celebrate the end! I’ll take the bacon butty though.

Also, good point raised by someone else, wasn’t clear how much medical support the ere was in case of an accident who and what was available for medical support & maybe a bit clearer in terms of what to do when you arrive and where to set up!

A bit mind boggling doing 2 small loops to make 1 yard/loop so 24 loops was a bit of a mental challenge but had its perks seeing crew and support half way through

Brilliant race from start to finish. Mega crew, well organised and absolutely brutal. Everything you could have possibly wanted. If you want a race that will test you mentally and physically – this is it.

Great fun, incredible location, cool vibes with DJs and support within the base camp, just do it!

Brilliant intimate event, well organised by a fantastic team that cheer you on all the way. It was like being at a woodland rave but having to go for a run every hour. Great party atmosphere with such a friendly bunch, event staff and fellow victims alike. Also, a good one for your support if you have them. Camp was always lively so never a dull moment if you’re just coming to cheer someone on.

Technically, not challenging if you’re used to running fells but that was very welcome for my first backyard. Also good for hardy road runners looking for a trail experience. The mental battle is the biggest part of this challenge. You’re never too far from camp. Good when you’re beat (or injured) and need to bow out, but skirting camp when the brain is trying to convince you to quit, that took some grit to fight through. The one short incline felt pretty challenging post lap 6.

It’s a good mix of woodland trail and track, in a beautiful location.

You need to look after your own nutrition throughout the event, which is wise anyway. But there is a great bacon butty and cuppa at the end of the event, which was the most welcome bacon butty ever.

The head was telling me to never do a backyard again during the run. Now I can’t wait for next year. Unfinished business after bombing on lap ten.

Will be back. A highly recommended one for the calendar.

Great race, would highly recommend. The support from the volunteers was unmatched, and really well organised. The course was mostly flat, with a small incline. Ground is quite uneven and tough on the knees and ankles, as can be expected with some trails. Good tree cover if it’s warm.