The Hartfield Honey Run - 2024

Had a great time at this run. The route had amazing scenery and was thoroughly enjoyable. Lots of hills and mud, made it a challenging but fun route. I was disappointed to have not got a finishers medal, personally would have preferred this above a headband. There was a few areas off the route that could have done with more signage or ribbons. Water station were plastic bottles which seemed wasteful, paper cups would have been more environmentally friendly and easier for runners to pick up and discard off. Overall had a great experience, special thanks to all the volunteers.

Awesome event. Pre- race and race day communications were first class. The route (I did the Half Marathon) was stunning - although do be advised it was challenging in terms of elevation and mud! Well worth the challenge though. The volunteers and marshalls were very friendly, helpful and supportive. And the refreshments stall in the main hall was great too. Only very very minor gripe (and I hate to post this as it really hasn't put me off the event at all) was that those of us who finished towards the end of the Half Marathon didn't get a buff. I presume they had run out? Appreciate its difficult to judge how many are needed (small events can't afford waste and leftovers, I get that 100%) and given this seems to be a relatively new race it possibly hasn't had time to gauge how many drop outs and entries on the day it will get. But at the end of the day it should be factored into the pricing with a bit of contingency to ensure everyone gets a buff (etc), and I also suggest you limit race day entries to that level limited by the number of buffs you have available? But please don't take this as negative griping. It's not. You have a wonderful event, I cannot recommend it highly enough, and we WILL be back next year.

This was my first half marathon on trails, having previously done a few on flatish roads - and it was a delight! Such beautiful scenery, challenging hills (but not too tough) and really friendly people. I thought the marshalling and instruction sheet were good. Maybe one more marshal along the farm/estate road to reassure me I was on the right path would have been good. The goody bag was as expected and totally fine - the absence of a race T-shirt is actually a plus for me as I just feel guilty when I end up throwing them away; I love the buff (wish more goody bags had these!); and the honey was a nice touch :-) The tea and cake at the end was a real treat! Keep up the good work Hartfield Honey Run! I've already booked for this year! x

So after some highs and lows since the race and some belated conversations I have reviewed my review and updated.. The run was very challenging for a beginner and a first timer but looking back it gives great sense of satisfaction knowing I completed the half marathon, the views and area were amazing if not very soggy underfoot, the competitors as well were really friendly and supportive when things got tough, the Marshalls helpful though a few extra in key places would have helped as a number of us ended up in a field with no directions, only really marking down on the after race management as timings and places took weeks to come through after constant chasing and they are not exactly accurate but that can be improved, the goody bag was a little under whelming. The sun in places became tricky as running up the steeper inclines into the bright sun proved very tricky to a point you had to stop to be able see paths so if it's sunny bring sunglasses.. I'd run this again IF I'm still running next year

Positives first, Lovely course very challenging. That's it. A timed event sold, 3 weeks on and no times or results given, a 'charity event' no information given about money raised or donations given, 'goody bags' 2020 medals in, the promise of an event T shirt was missing and replaced with what can only be described as an exceptional cheap Chinese running muff that falls apart after one use. ... All this you could understand but the complete lack of response from the organisors after several attempts via the FB page, Instagram page and email by multiple attendees just screams scam rip off

A very friendly event with a good HQ with changing space and a shower available. Good food and drink selection. Excellent that the money raised funds admirable local charities. Course was a tough one as advertised, hilly, very wet underfoot, with muddy bits and some technical stuff, such as descents through gullies. Could have been better signposted (or marshalled) - at one point early on, all the 10k leaders turned right (signposted), but into a farmyard, instead of what they should have done - gone through a very small gap in a hedge to run across a field. Disappointing that, four days later, the results have still to be posted.

I ran the half marathon distance and loved it. Muddy fields and paths, prolonged 6% ascents, and a little local tourism thrown in. Sunshine and vistas over the Ashdown Forest, friendly marshals and volunteers; everything I like in a cross-country course. I’m sure I’ll be back in 2023! I might suggest no need for medals in future, but I understand they are important to some. The buff was a nice touch - it's a better design and fit than many I've purchased so will be wearing it with pride.

Challenging cross country course. Challenging ascents, reasonably technical descents, muddy fields, tree roots, and stiles. Brilliantly organised, friendly volunteers, great food and drink. Only reason I dropped one star was the medals were disappointing (said 2020) and the constant mention of a T-shirt in the marketing was misleading since there wasn’t one! I’ve already put it on the calendar for 2023!