JR 5k Race 1 – 04 May 2017

2 May 2017 - By James Kennerley

This coming Thursday sees the first of our summer John Roberts 5k series.

These races are held at the undulating Kelvedon course with sign on at the Angel Public House. Sign on from 7:00pm with entries closing at 7:30pm.

The races are included in your membership fee, so nothing to pay on the day other than for anything you may want from the Pub. Just be ready to sign on at the Angel before 7:30pm.

The series consists of 4 races (4th May, 1st June, 22nd June, and 13th July) with the final race held as a handicap.
There are two trophies in both gender categories up for grabs: an award for the overall winner of the 5k series as determined by a function of results and improvement, as well as winner of the final handicap race.
To be eligible for the overall series winners award you need to have raced at least three of the four races. Qualification for the final handicap race requires participation in at least one of the previous three races.

Race starts at 7:45pm prompt and it is a 10 – 15 minute walk from the pub (a decent enough distance for a warm up).

Marshals are always required, so I’d encourage those who can to run three of the races and marshal one.

This series is always well attended so it will be great to see you all down there, new faces and old. Much like the Tuesday pub runs, a lot of us stay on after the race for food and liquid refreshments at the Angel who support us in holding these 5ks as well as other events. Please put your orders in at the bar for any food before making your way to the start line. The Angel provide a lot of support to the club so it would be great to repay this with a good number staying for a beer or some food.

Those who can’t race – I’m always after marshals and time keepers so please make yourself known to me that you can help! Those marshals who have already let themselves known to me please be at the Pub for before 7pm.

Thanks!
James K