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Folksworth 15 2015

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Sunday 18th January 2015

It’s that time of year again to start thinking about winter races and once again we’re proud to be hosting the Folksworth 15.

Now in its 26th year, the route takes in some great scenery over two laps of an undulating course, all on country roads. With three fairly steep hills on each lap the course is testing, yet the hills do not deter runners returning year after year to take part. The Folksworth 15 has become an annual race fixture for many runners and is a great training race in preparation for one of the many spring marathons.

Each year we receive very positive feedback which has given the Folksworth 15 its  reputation of a well organised, well marshalled race with a technical top for all runners.

 Race Info

  • Chip timing
  • Entry limit is strictly 500. Please register early to avoid disappointment as we usually reach this limit early December. Please note, we DO NOT hold a waiting list for runners who have not entered before we reach the limit.
  • Technical top for all runners
  • Minimum age: 17
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Entry fees: £16 affiliated runners, £18 non affiliated runners. Strictly no refunds.
  • 2 laps, undulating 15 mile course measured by AAA/RRC measurer
  • For reasons of safety and courtesy to  other runners, we do not permit headphones to be worn during the race.
  • Click here to see a course profile or the course route.
Transfers
  • If you enter the race but are unable to take part, we will allow you to transfer your place. Please email 15race@yaxleyrunners.org.uk with the following details of the person you wish to take your place:
    – Name
    – Address,
    – Contact telephone number
    – Email address
    – Affiliated running club (if applicable)
    – Emergency contact details (contact name and number)
  • All transfers must be made by Sunday 11 January 2015. No transfers will be made after this date.
  • We do not hold a waiting list.
Race day info
  • Race numbers and chip timing to be collected on the day from race HQ.
  • Folksworth is located off the A1(M) junction 16 at Norman Cross, 5 miles south of Peterborough. Follow main road to Folksworth and look for signs & marshals who will direct you. For Sat Navs use postcode PE7 3SX but follow car park signs once in the village.
  • Please use the car park on the edge of the village (follow signs). A taxi service will be provided to/from race HQ.
  • We recommend runners arrive at least 1.5 hours before the start of the race.
  • Start time: 11am
    Runners must allow for the 15-minute walk from Race HQ to the start. All runners will be reminded at 10.45am to make their way to the start. Items left at the start will be returned to the Lost Property box in the School hall.
  • All runners must run on the left hand side of the road.
  • Changing facilites, refreshments and supervised baggage storage.
  • £75 gift voucher for a new course record (Male 1.18:18 / Female 1.27:31)
  • Prizes for 1st 5 men and 1st 3 ladies.
  • Prizes for 1st mens and 1st ladies teams (3 to count by aggregate score).
  • Category prizes:
    1st Male Vet 40
    1st Male Vet 45
    1st Male Vet 50
    1st Male Vet 55
    1st Male Vet 60 (George Callow trophy)
    1st Male Vet 65
    1st Lady Vet 35
    1st Lady Vet 40
    1st Lady Vet 45
    1st Lady Vet 50
    1st Lady Vet 55
    1st Lady Vet 60 (Preston’s trophy Local Lady)
  • 1st Frostbite team – 3 men + 1 woman to count (Prize to be presented at the League event)
  • Prize giving will take place at approximately 1.30pm. Please Note: Only one prize per person (except team prizes).

 

Enquiries

For all Folksworth 15 enquiries please contact Claire Piercy, Race Secretary:
e. 15race@yaxleyrunners.org.uk or t. 07912 123 763

The Folksworth 15 is supported by Prestons Physiotheraphy and Advance Perfomance


For more information visit www.prestonsphysio.com

 

 

For more information visit www.advanceperformance.co.uk

An outstanding Frostbite result!

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Well done to everyone who took part in the first of this season’s Frostbite races in St Neots. The seniors finished in 2nd place overall which is a fantastic result and the club’s best ever finish.

Well done also to the juniors who finished 9th overall on the day.

Let’s keep the momentum going and aim for another great result in the second Frostbite race at Bushfields on 2nd November.

 

It’s time for the Frostbite Series !

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Tomorrow sees the start of the Frostbite Series at Priory Park, St Neots.
Juniors go off at 10.15am and Seniors 11am. Yaxley Seniors are set to assemble one of their strongest teams for many years. Watch this space for the race report, will any club records be broken? The excitement is building. Here comes the Frostbite Series!!!!!!!

5K Fever

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Yaxley Runners have been setting great times in the Peterborough 5K Grand Prix series. Race 1 saw PBs for Hugh Burton, Andrew Johnson, Anna Totterdell and Sarah Endicott. In Race 2 there were 7 PBs – James Mogridge, Charlie Evans, Hugh Burton, Mark Evans, Karen Ives, Paul McCarthy and Sarah Endicott. Father and son team Mark and Charlie Evans both improved again to set a further PBs in race 3 with Hugh Burton equalling his PB from the previous race.

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Timed mile – Wed 11 June

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Will NOT be held at Four Chimneys Avenue. Instead, a timed mile session will be taking place at Peterborough Athletics track between 7 – 8pm. This is being organised by
Werrington Joggers who have opened it up to other GPAN clubs and their members,
Cost will be £2 to cover the hire of the track.

More marathon magic…

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Well done to everyone who took part in a marathon this weekend.

Mike Morley and Rob Smith both got PBs in the Brighton marathon, Christopher Ruthe got a great time in the Paris marathon and the 14 in 2014 boys kept their campaign going by completing the Bungay marathon.

Great effort guys!