 Now
an established annual event the Bob Smith Handicap Race
(named after former Club Secretary Bob
Smith) is the junior athletes'
chance to compete against the seniors.
All races start and finish at the new Car Park sited inside St Ive's
Estate near to the Bingley Entrance.
Entries on the day.
THE SENIOR COURSE – 3.75 MILES - START AT 7.30
Competitors must be 14 or over on the day of the race
Start in the field nearest to the Car Park and then run through the fields towards Harden. Follow the path through Cuckoo Nest Wood before turning right up the hill towards the mansion. At the top turn left, cross the road and pass the Coppice Pond. The route then passes Lady Blantyre's Rock and continues up the hill. At the top go through the stile and turn right down Altar Lane. The route continues for a mile down Altar Lane before turning right through Betty's Wood. The path through the woods will be new to a number of runners but it will be marked. The course then passes the wood carving of the snake before dropping down to the finish situated next to the Car Park.
UNDER 14 AGE GROUP - 1.75 MILES START AT 7.30
Competitors must be aged Under 14 on the day of the race
Start in the field nearest to the Car Park and then run through the fields towards Harden. Follow the path through Cuckoo Nest Wood before turning right up the hill towards the mansion. At the top turn right and run about 50 mitres before turning right again at the signpost. The path drops downhill and passes the wood carving of the monk at the back of the Water Garden. This path then joins the main bottom path. The first time down the hill the runners turn right and go pass the Water Garden and head back towards the hill to run a second circuit. When they return a second time to the main bottom path, they turn left and follow the path until the metal gate on the right. Entry through the gate brings the runners into the top of the first field and back up to the start/finish area.
UNDER 11 AGE GROUP - 1.25 MILES START AT 7.10
Competitors must be aged Under 11 on the day of the race
Start in the field nearest to the Car Park and then run through the fields towards Harden. Follow the path through Cuckoo Nest Wood before turning right up the hill towards the mansion. At the top turn right and run about 50 mitres before turning right again at the signpost. The path drops downhill and passes the wood carving of the monk at the back of the Water Garden. This path then joins the main bottom path, which is followed until the metal gate on the right. Entry through the gate brings the runners into the top of the first field and back up to the start/finish area. |
