The course is mainly flat, fast and on tarmac paths apart from two short stretches of firm gravel. From the start (green pin) 250m north-west of the Hawthorns Centre and Cafe, follow the path north-west (section of course marked in red on the map) across the open area of the Common and on into the trees. Turn right twice at the Bellemoor junction, and follow the path clockwise round the southern part of the Common, turning right again at the cross-roads and at the play area, to return to the start. Head north-west again, keeping to the right-hand side of the path if there are oncoming runners, and at the Bellemoor junction turn right twice to return to the cross-roads. This time turn left there and again at the top of the hill, to complete an anti-clockwise loop of the northern part of the Common (marked blue on the map). When you reach the Bellemoor junction for the third time, take the second left turn back tothe start, keeping to the right of the path if there are oncoming runners. At the start, turn right onto the gravel path and follow it for 250m to the finish (red pin).