The sun shone, it was a great course around Portland with sea views most of the ways round, plus cliffs, pastures and lighthouses (the out and back across Ferry Bridge was a bit boring, but that is the price to be paid to experience the rest of Portland).

Marshalls positioned and key points were super supportive - they were all a real asset to the event.

One or two hills if you like that sort of thing!

As others have said, wear proper, mud gripping trail shoes. It gets seriously slippery in places. Marshals fantastic, like, really fantastic.

Loved the relaxed atmosphere, whilst having top organisation and all the info required. Thank you.

A tough first mile up Merchant's Hill, but then a pleasant run around Fancy's Farm, the prison and top of Portland, with beautiful views of the coast

Challenging but fun. It massively helped that the sun was shining.
Very well organised, not too busy & it was just a really amazing experience.
Thank you Bustinskin events, I LOVED it!!!

So well run. Thank you! Such lovely enthusiasm and help on the route. One or two places where direction wasn't easy but in all very clear to follow and take part and take away great memories. Lovely fellow runners being kind and cheery. Thank you so much.

I love Portland. I will run on the island as often as I can. But running an event on the island with BUSTINSKINS makes it a little more special. The organisation and support is always spot on. Yes this event is a fought but if you survive Portland Coastal whatever distance you choose you will survive any event.

Fantastic day, great team and the best banter. Thankyou.

The 1st mile or so was absolutely brutal, certainly changes the girls from the women and the boys from the men

Will try the 1/2 next year for an even better look around the area.

From start to finish you felt comfortable and confident. Very well set up and organised. Easy to follow instructions and directions.
A challenging hill enroute but worth the effort just for the view.
My fist 10km in Portland and I loved it ❤️

Fantastic marshals as always!
Red top next year?? Xx

I've run the half twice and loved both times. I am a mid-pack ultra runner so am used to long distance, but I feel as a slower runner the 6 hour cut off for the marathon, while do-able, would be a constant worry especially in bad weather, and therefore I've not signed up for the marathon.

The aid stations could be better stocked with proper food, something salty would be good, and the race brief at the start was impossible to hear unfortunately.

But the marshalls were lovely and we were so lucky with the weather, so would definitely recommend.

Everything about the race was first class. The organisation, the atmosphere, the Marshalls were fantastic. Tough scenic course, highly recommended.