The Whopper

This is a timed race – you can choose between 6 and 12 hours and complete as many 4.2 mile loops as you can within the time limit. It’s set in the lovely Whinlatter Forest and packs in a good bit of elevation, but it’s mostly on good trail and well marked. I absolutely loved the loop – it is in a very impressive forest with some great views, and is sufficiently challenging and varied to make it not seem too repetitive. The format is great, with regular opportunities to check in at base and get looked after by the fantastic volunteer team or your own crew, and it’s good to be able to chat to other runners who you wouldn’t normally see as they are running at different speeds. Greener Miles always make you feel so welcome, and there’s even unlimited fresh pizza between laps at at the end, including vegan – awesome!