This trail half marathon heralds the rising of The Black Moon (the second new moon in a month). You will welcome the Black Moon by running out and back in this rather challenging race....which is just what you need to burn a few of those excess Christmas calories. Starting from race HQ at Rock Lane in Sutton Scarsdale, you run through Sutton Spring Wood and then climb to the Five Pits Trail, make sure to soak up the views.

The route will then undulate throughout before hitting the turnaround point, where there will be an aid station catering for your needs. Race back the way you came, and stick around after for the social atmosphere around the campfire where a warming home made soup will greet you.