Name: Back to Black 10k & 5k
Start: 2019-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Nightingale Valley, Bristol BS8 3PP, UK
Rating: 4.5

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Back to Black 10k & 5k - Running in Bristol

Burrator Noir

Dark Skies - Surrey Hills

Way of The Dead (East to West Dartmoor crossing)  

Wild Running

Both races will start at Leigh Court on the edge of Leigh Woods, a popular spot for running in Bristol. You’ll be starting just as it gets dark so a head torch is essential. The running surface is generally fairly smooth so ideal for beginners and fast runners alike. And we’ve booked the Anchor Ham Green pub for the Prize Presentation after the race.

Tremendously enjoyable event with good routes for the 10k, the most technical part also being the 5k route. Hilly, pretty (even in the dark) and with a good atmosphere. Good comms beforehand and the parking was okay, particularly given the location (although Id definitely recommend sharing a ride to keep the number of vehicles down). My only gripe: I paid for a T-shirt in advance and although I came in near the front of the 10k theyd already run out of my size.

A really challenging and fun race - thanks for all the hard work setting it up and to the really friendly marshals.

Absolutely loved this event, so friendly and well organised, Im gutted I only found out about it at the end of the series, will definitely be back next year. The course was wonderful with just the right level of difficulty for a long time road runner looking to do more trail. Thank you!

Loved the location, course, and general feel. Not OTT with pointless loud music etc, but loved the roaming photographer and free grub at the end. One marshalling point / course indication was poor. 

Race was great fun. Such a weird experience running in that level of darkness, but an excellent one.

Im more of a long distance runner but opted for the 5k race as an intro back to racing. The course was fantastic for beginners (not too muddy or difficult) yet as fast as you wanted to make it for the more experienced (my shins are paying). This is the second event Ive done with these guys and would happily do more. 

This was my second Trail experience. I did the 5mile Wild (mild) Night Run earlier this month. ....... Back To Black  was much easier. The terrain was also much easier. Let's be honest, I'm not a great runner, I finished 56th overall, and I'm better on roads than trails due to slightly dodgy knees and ankles. But the experience was excellent, and I'm up for the Burrator, and the Trail weekend in August. Camaraderie amongst the runners is superb, and the results are posted within a couple of hours of finishing! I've heard a couple of gripes about medals not being available, and that's simply not true. If you're doing one of these for the first time, and you're a "Parkrun" person, choose the shorter distances. It's brutal, so don't put yourself off by doing something unachievable/very difficult. But, do give it a go if you're a trail virgin! If you're more experienced than me, then you know what to expect, and you probably think I'm talking rubbish. 

Really enjoyable race - a great race which was a bit different without being gimmicky. I'll hopefully do it again!

We were well prepared. Only minor shame was the style half way through as it created a long backlog. An impromptu toilet break meant that we were at the back by the time we hit it. Overall though very fun as always!

Would have worn more reflective gear for the benefit of other runners more than myself as its habdy to see whos around and in front. Well marked our course though and great fun will def do more 

Love this series but this was unfortunately let down by marshall point 5. Front half of the field had no idea where they were going and had to go back on themselves. This led to a huge hold up at the turnstlyle.Without this issue this would have been a 5 star event on all levels. 

The website appeared to include all the pre-race information with regards to kit and route map etc. Would have been nice to receive a few more keep us up to date emails as I only had race confirmation in Dec upon entry then the email with details about 2 days before the event so was a little unsure about registration until the last minute.

Never done a night time race before and thoroughly enjoyed it. There was some confusion at an early turning point where people didnt turn right when they should. We almost missed the turning until the Marshall shouted. However did but me 5th in the race at that time Would certainly do it again now that I know the route. No complaints about the event as a whole well run, something different Just had to pay attention due to the terrain but that was to be expected. 

- Getting to site was difficult. I'd never been there before and post code wouldn't send you to the correct area. I turned off the main road just before the proper turning, getting me stuck outside a big gate and I wasn't the only person trying to go that way. -Also not all the compulsory kit was actually compulsory was it? It was confusing since I thought I might not be able to run without trackies and a coat, so I brought it all with me. Of course I was fine to run in whatever. Helpful hints:Check post code before and if it is not clear provide a map of exact location of parking and event start. Don't use words like mandatory when it is not meant so.

One of the marshals didnt have a clue about the route and was more interested in his phone, that was the only low point other than that, well marked and great organisation

Didnt know what to expect as had never run off road before. The info given out before was useful.

Absolutely loved it.It was my 2nd trail , and 1st night run. I thoroughly enjoyed it and love the night run element of it. The course was great. Nice and challenging but with some flat bits to get your breath back! 

Hi, only problem was when we missed a turn and had to turn round to get back on track.I think if the Marshall has been stood on the main track to direct runners then we wouldnt have missed the turn.

The compulsory kit list was handy but the lack of runners wearing hi vis was very high. I estimate 70% didnt wear any including a load of runners wearing all black!  so can only assume that no one actually made any effort to enforce the rules. Which makes it pointless to have them. 

Night racing on trails returns to Bristol for the fourth year with our new event in the night running calendar Back to Black. There is also a Kids Race for children age 3-11 an hour before the main races.

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