Virtual Race Series
When COVID-19 postponed every race in 2020, we launched a free Virtual Race Series – starting with a virtual Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon and growing into the Twister series and the Twistmas Special.
The series has finished and we’re back to real races – see our current events below.
“Hands down the best event I’ve ever attended. First class organisation, marshalling and atmosphere. Fantastic route and incredibly well signposted.”
Rich – Wye Valley Trail Race
Running Together, Apart
When the pandemic hit in 2020, outdoor space, travel and everyday life all changed – and overnight all of our trail races and events were postponed. So we created the Dave Talbot – Adventure Events Virtual Race Series.
Our first race was a virtual version of the Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon, and it grew into the Twister Virtual Race Series. Entry was free, with the option to buy a medal posted out around race day.
The Twister Series
- Twister 10 kmA race with a differenceThe first of the Twister events.
- 10 Mile TwisterA step upFor runners building distance.
- Twister Half MarathonThe big oneA virtual half for lockdown legs.
- Twistmas Special10 km to SleighOur 2021 Christmas race – with very silly rules.
The (Very Silly) Rules
Time bonuses
10 km
Run at least 10 km – every extra kilometre knocks 5 minutes off your time.
25 m
Every 25 m of height gain knocks 1 minute off.
Tied together
Run tied to someone else for 5 minutes off.
Santa hat
2 minutes off – or 5 minutes for full fancy dress.
Mince pie
2 minutes off. Eating 15 pies still only gets you 2 minutes.
Sherry
2 minutes off for a glass. A bottle only gets you 2 minutes – and you’ll feel ill.
What Our Groups Say
“Hands down the best event I’ve ever attended. First class organisation, marshalling and atmosphere. Fantastic route and incredibly well signposted.”
RichWye Valley Trail Race
“Fab venue with plenty of parking and nice loos! Smooth registration with awesome freebies. Route was beautiful and very well way-marked taking in fabulous woodland trails, Tintern, Chepstow Castle and classics like the Devil’s Pulpit.”
SeemaWye Valley Trail Race
“The WVTR set a standard that other race organisers should aspire to – easy check-in, audible pre-race briefing, course clearly marked without blotting the landscape, and no disposable cups! And a most beautiful course. Oh and baklava at the finish!”
LizzieWye Valley Trail Race
The Series in Pictures
Our Current Trail Races
Malvern Hills Trail Half
Our 13-mile trail half on the Malvern ridge – Saturday 24 April 2027.
Symonds Yat Super Looper
A six-hour trail loop challenge above the River Wye – Saturday 13 March 2027.
Forest of Dean Ultra
55 km through the heart of the Forest of Dean – Saturday 9 October 2027.
Trail Running Events
Our trail races in the Malverns and the Forest of Dean.
See all our trail running events.
Virtual Race Series Questions
Join Our Next Race
Want details of our upcoming trail races? Tell Dave and he’ll be in touch.