Jennifer Lucy Slater

Following the success of their first ever event in October Secret run is returning to Bath in February. Several GoodGymers took part in that original event, and it was really well received.

The format

Secret Run have conceived an event which drops all the usual parameters of a regular running race in order to provide a safe, socially distanced experience - with some fun along the way.

For maximum social distancing, the event begins from a number of different start points around the city (they'll let you know yours on the day!), and involves competitors navigating themselves around the city between a series of checkpoints, finding clues to the next waypoint as you go.

There are a selection of different (and approximate) distance options:

• Explorer - a 5k, family friendly route
• The Challenger - a 10k route
• The Trailblazer - full half marathon distance

The organisers are deliberately sketchy about advance details on the route the event will take - it wouldn't be a secret otherwise, would it? But you can read a review of the original Bath event here for an insight into what sort of thinmg to expect.