OutRun

Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Nr. Colchester, Essex. C05 9US.

Overall Rating

4.9/ 5

40 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 5/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 5/5
How did you rate the organisation? 5/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes

Helen McClennon-Warnock

Amazing as ever

As always, you bring the best events to amazing locations. You have, by far, the best aid station I've ever used at an event.
You are all always so happy, positive and encouraging, even at 4am in the morning, with no sleep. I've raved about your events to anyone that will listen and will continue to do so. Thank you for the great organising, route and the best bit of bling you can get

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
Mike Ward

A great event. Running round a beautiful course for 24 hours with the best hosts that you could wish for. You want for nothing and will never go without food, drink or amenities. A safe and friendly training ground.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
Adelle Taylor

Amazing medal!

I did the 6 hour timed event at Layer Marney Tower. On arrival, it was easy to get parked (right next to the start/lap point), lots of friendly organisers and great snacks. The route is tricky as it's all trail, but a great challenge and the medal at the end is amazing. The best medal I've had to date from any event! Thanks!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
Joe Poole

Fantastic event! A friendly, supportive team of people helping you reach your goals. Oh and the aid station and medal aren’t bad either! Couldn’t ask for more

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
John Warne

Another well organised, friendly and great event by Hare&Tortoise

Well done Hare&Tortoise on organising another great event at a nice venue. Plenty of parking, well stocked water station, and friendly organisers.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
Stuart James

Fun, relaxed and friendly

I've taken part in OutRun a number of times now. It always calls me back. The beautiful (but testing) route, coupled with the excellent organisation and support, makes it a must-do event for me.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
Julia Bawden

The usual well organised and friendly event from the Hare & Tortoise Team

A great event with a friendly and supportive atmosphere. A good selection of food and drinks on offer and the hot chilli after running for 11 hours was very much appreciated. I always enjoy the H&T events and would definitely recommend to fellow runners.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
Lee Kerrison

A great friendly event in beautiful surroundings

I’m sure you’ve heard it before but a technical t-shirt instead of a medal would be good.
Well done to all the staff who were brilliant on the two days.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
Ben Rooney

Are H&T the Best? Without Doubt.

From the moment I arrived everything was friendly, relaxed and put me at ease. There were nerves, partly because it was my first 12hr event, but any anxiety was immediately alleviated by the lovely host, great participants and overall fantastic atmosphere. Add to this the best stocked aid station I’ve ever encountered and the greatest bling you’ll ever be likely to recieve, H&T must hold the title as the best!!
Great organisation even better people.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
Joanna Blyth

Most excellent

This was a fantastic event, everything was well thought out. Fascilities were excellent. The food provided was also very good. It was a fabulous atmosphere, very friendly.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
Stephen Dunnett

All so friendly

A superb event from start to finish. The organisation was so friendly and efficient, the aid station had loads of food and the medal was one of the best I have seen.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
Stephen Payne

Wo derful Experience

Had a fantastic time, was so well looked after all through the night, happy friendly encouraging team kept spirits high throughout, great memories, thank you H&T

Reviewed using Eventrac, Jul 2024
Chris Heard

Extremely enjoyable with great organisation and made to feel welcome

Well done on the event ( toilets so clean all day amazing ) thanks for all the snacks and fluids and such nice people in the finish line tents , feeling welcome and not having to pay for this that and the other or extras allows relaxation..

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2023
Colin Lewin

Very friendly environment

Everything made easy for athletes on race day leaving us to get on with the running and enjoying the course

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2023
Rob Squirrell

Fantastic event - loved it

Organisation phenomenal and so so supportive and friendly - you guys rock!
Food amazing especially the vegan chilli!!
Medals immense
Route good but that field towards end was tough!!!!
We will be back and will recommend to others - certainly will be looking at your other events.
Thanks again - still buzzing

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2023
Sophie Galley

The Best!

Great organization,Always such a lovely team running these events.
The snacks and food during races bas always been fantastic.
I would recommend to everyone.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2023
Jona Davies

I thought it was excellent and can’t think of anything to change.

Thank you all once more for your organisation and friendly atmosphere.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2023
Ben Roberts

Excellent

Nothing else to say! Excellent as always , glad to be a part of a special event for all types of runners.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2023
Lisa Oldman

The course was beautiful but not easy as there were areas very uneven which was tough on the feet and legs but the set up, atmosphere, fun and support more than made up for it. I’m elated!

I think the description could be better. The value for money is incredible but I had no idea until I joined you… the flags, set up, route directions, aid station, all the food and drink and party…!
It’s one of the more expensive events I’ve done but by far the most value for money.. tell everyone!
And your team are all worth your weight in gold. Thank you

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2023
Andrew Hollock

I'm not good with phrases, but it's always a good event.

It's been suggested to me from runners that you should emphasise the amount of support you give to runners on this event - pizza, chili, cheesy beans, tea & coffee, great medal and goody bag. All of the is far above other events. Make more of a promotion of this and change the date to a different bank holiday and the event will continiue to be a winner. Thanks Pete & Bev always love your events as you well know. See you at the next one. Andy

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2023