Finally managed to get to this race, run twice a year in January and June, 3 miles long with 850' of climb. About 40 or so runners took part. Good conditions, cool and cloudy and some sunny spells.
The race starts from the road behind Calendar Main st on a path which goes to the Crags through a wood, the zig zags taking the sting out of the climb. The path levels out towards the top and its possible to jog most of the top section with great views through the trees over Lenniestone Muir and probably out to Flanders Moss.
Out of the woods at the top and after negotiating some rocks there's a short ridge section to catch your breath before a steep, and at this time of year, v muddy descent as the path threads its way through the edge of the woods. Overtaken by 4 on this part as I pussyfoot my way down.
The next section is a 1/2 mile or so of downhill road and managed to get 2 of the 4 places back.
After the road its back onto the forrest trail again with couple of short climbs giving a nice wee sting in the tail as the trail undulates back to the finish.
Straight home after the race so no time for the showers & Prizegiving on offer in the Calendar Leisure Centre.
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