Two runners from Holland Sports took part in the recent 100 mile and 200 mile versions of the Winter Downs trail race, which forms a huge loop around the south-east of England. Starting out from Juniper Hall in the shadow of Box Hill and the North Downs Way, the route travels east for 18 miles on the NDW National Trail as far as its intersection with the Vanguard Way at Botley Hill. The course then travels south for 45 miles on the Vanguard Way to Alfriston, before turning west and running almost 80 miles of the South Downs Way, as far as Exton. The final section heads north on the Wayfarers Walk and then the St. Swithuns Way up to Farnham – a section of 32 miles – and rejoins the start of the North Downs Way National Trail with the final 25 miles of the course completing the loop back on the North Downs Way to Box Hill.

Well done Ben Hall who completed the supported 100 mile event and came 3rd overall, and Dave Hyman who completed the full 200-mile circuit completely unsupported: a great achievement for both local runners.