ALMOST 130 hardy souls turned up to do battle at the Rogueruns off-road night race at Moseley Green.

Runners from across the Wyedean area had a fun and eventful night as they were confronted by mud, wildlife, and a challenging six-mile track.

But all was not lost as participants were rewarded with burger and chips in the pub afterwards!

Nikola Morgan, of Rogueruns, said: "Rogue­runs are indebted to their fabulous marshals and helpers, without whom they would not be able to stage the event. Thanks also to the National Diving and Activity Centre in Tidenham who sponsored the event by providing head-torch prizes for the first man and woman and spot prizes."

Prize winners included: first man Paul Murrin (Chepstow Harriers) in 42mins 28secs, second man Marcus Bennetto (Forest of Dean Athletics Club) in 45mins 49secs, third man Duncan Bell (Chepstow Harriers) in 46mins 20secs.

First Male Veteran 40 (MV) was Mark Matthews (Forest of Dean Athletics Club) in 47mins 20secs, first MV50 Max Suff (Hereford Couriers) 49mins 7secs, and first MV60 Neil Grant (Chepstow Harriers) in 55 mins 22secs.

The first female through was Marianne Britten (Bristol and West AC) in 52mins 27secs, second female Niki Morgan (Chepstow Harriers) in 53 mins 21secs, third female Sally Pate 54mins 16secs. The first female veteran 40 (FV) was Sue Shergold (Forest of Dean Athletics Club) in 1hr 6mins 2secs, first FV50 Rosina Rowland (Thornbury RC), in 59mins 31secs and first FV60 Jacqui Wynds (Forest of Dean Athletics Club) in 1hr 10mins 48secs.

Rogueruns are staging their second night race of the season at Beechenhurst Lodge on Saturday, December 13 at 7.30pm. For more information and to enter the race visit http://www.rogueruns.com">www.rogueruns.com