AFTER days and days of torrential rain, some brave Bere Alston Trekkers (Bats) pulled on their off-road shoes and some Christmas cheer in order to take part in the Torrington Christmas Caper.

The Caper is one of the most challenging multi-terrain runs in the South West, covering nine and a half miles and featuring as much of the mud, hills, woods, rivers, forests and country lanes Torrington has to offer — not forgetting the mud and the odd water hazard too!

Making their debut for the club was Bats newest members Sarah and Jason Burns, Sarah is a seasoned Ironman competitor and is in training for some big challenges in 2013 and was the first Bat home and fourth lady overall.  First male Bat home and first in his age group was Laurence Sargeant. 

Four of the Bats ran and finished together.