Thankyou for everything ... you are all such lovely people ... we will be back!!

This is one of the best/technically challenging Half Marathon. Loved every minute, even the Heartattack hill, which I was surprisingly well prepared for, having not done the event before. Will be signing up for it again next year. Atmosphere before the even was great, as was the support across the course, even though most of it is self navigation. Will be back again in 2026 to beat my time this year. Thanks again Bustinskin!!!

Tough marathon, but what a marathon. The terrain is hard in areas and it works you. But the route is just amazing. Such amazing views. I would recommend this marathon any day. Would say make sure you bring lots of your own food/gels etc. There is a good amount of stations but some only had sweets at. The volunteers were great, all so friendly and help push you on each time you saw them. I was worried about the self navigation side of things. But downloading the route to your watch worked really well and the route is actually pretty easy to follow. Will 100% be doing this one again.

Thanks to all involved with making it happen.

You need to be strong of quad and sure of foot to be confident of finishing the route within cutoff. Definitely wear trail shoes and definitely download the route to your watch to give yourself the best chance of a good run!
The organisers are very clear about the requirements for the race and very reasonable about letting you adapt to a different distance on the day if needs be. Race hq with hot showers and a nice coffee bar is a real bonus.

Chip time for me was 5 sec quicker than when previous did this is 2022 !
Fantastic course until passing the Lidl roundabout then beach road was just a chore all the way to finish

Cracking event. Really enjoyed it. Tough terrain but rewarded with spectacular views, well stocked aid stations. Friendly marshalls. Would highly recommend if you like a challenge. Great overall organisation from Bustinskins team and a witty race director who doesn’t stand any nonsense, so read the small print if signing up. It’s a tough but rewarding race! The weather was very kind in 2025, not always guaranteed.

Be sure to read the race brief and download the gpx. You can’t get lost. Prepare for some steep climbs but be rewarded with stunning views. A nice buff and medal too. Nice day out

Always Lovely to see Marks face at the start and finish.

Another great year for the race but a little disappointment that when getting to the bill or beach road there wasn't gail force winds :-) we can't have everything I guess

Well supported as always and hats off to the marshals out on the course making sure we stuck to the route.

My first marathon so not a lot to compare it too, but I sense it was an excellent choice! Really enjoyed the great organisation, friendly marshalling, and obviously the location is absolutely sublime; don't think you can get any better than that! My thighs and knees would not write the same review but that one's on me ;)))) absolutely brilliant, thanks so much. Will be back!

My first time doing this event after being “persuaded”to take part! Loved it (Although my knees aren’t loving it this morning!). The Scenic route was amazing on the crisp clear sunny morning, friendly and helpful Marshall’s, organisation was brilliant from applying online to receiving my medal. Will certainly do it again! Thank you! Oh and what ever you do if you are thinking of entering, don’t forget your whistle!!

No one said it was easy!
However this event has a bit of everything (apart from signs

Appreciate that route can be downloaded but at points Marshall's appeared grouped & at times no Marshals visible. However did not detract from a fantastic event.
Some level of fitness defo required.
Thank you everyone!! I will be back!!

Always a tough race but once up that hill it’s a great and enjoyable race A++

Best weather I have had for this event
Well attended
Good merch
Excellent marshals
Stunning scenery
Well positioned feed stations
Nothing not to like
Only complaint was Mark’s brief was hard to hear

Couldn’t fault the event. Already looking forward to next year. Great job guys x

Lovely Marshalls , lovely course , really well organised

Fantastic race! It’s tough and you’ll know you’ve earned the incredible views. Brilliantly organised and marshalled. This is what trail running should be!

Great for a beginner, like myself, to hit some challenging hills and technical trails