2026 Handicap season is upon us!
In just under a month’s time, the new handicap series will start and thanks to Bryan who has again, agreed to run this years handicap.
I am asking each and every member to get behind the handicap and support each other. In 2018, I won the handicap series and it was down to the encouragement from members overtaking me or marshalling along the route. The handicap series is designed to give members a chance to win, whom may never be able to win a race. It is who improves the most over the period.
It is asked that members who take part, don’t abuse the trust of the process and be honest in their running. No pacers and no deliberately going slow at the start.
The dates for 2026:
Race 1: Thursday 02Apr
Race 2: Thursday 23Apr
Race 3: Thursday 14May
Race 4: Thursday 28May
Race 5: Thursday 18Jun
Race 6: Thursday 09Jul
Race 7: Thursday 03Sep
Race 8: Thursday 17Sep
You are allowed to miss one race out of the 8.
The Route
The route has changed for 2026. To make it easier to not get lost and to reduce the required amount of marshal’s. Members will exit the football club carpark and turn left towards Kirkby-la -Thorpe. Once past the power station and when the path ends, cross the road when safe too. Run up the hill and turn right (do not run over the A17!). Run to the level crossing and then turn back as this is the half way point. Following instructions when you cross the finish line.