Throughout both summer and winter these free local races really do keep us motivated. There’s about 1 per month and all you need to do is find the start location and turn up with a club vest. It really is that simple. The Summer League races typically get 400 runners out on a midweek evening. Belper Harriers host one of those summer races so we normally let the fastest race and encourage others to marshall. We’re not all fast, so don’t panic – it’s just good to get out with team mates on summer evenings and in the winter mud.
First 7 men and 4 women count for the team.
Summer League Races (BDL)
- Start 730pm (first race is normally 715pm due to daylight)
- 4-5 miles
- Road and trail
- Road shoes will normally be ok but could be muddy after rain
- Club Vests Mandatory
- Free to club members
- Non members cannot race sadly
- up to 400 runners
- Full results service
- First 7 members from each club “count”
- Just turn up with your club vest and race. Very simple format!
- No registration required
- For Dates and locations visit the club calendar
- There is just one race with men, women and younger runners all in the same race.
- Belper Harriers host one of the races so be prepared to help out thanks
- NOTE that Club vests are mandatory… Check out Club Shop
Winter League Races (BDL XC)
- Always on Sundays
- Cross Country, so as grippy trainers as you’ve got!
- No you don’t need spikes
- Club Gazebo
- Club post race Cakes, Soup and Hot Drinks
- Start 11am
- 4-5 miles
- As grippy shoes as you’ve got are recommended!
- Muddy Fields, some stream crossings, some hills
- Club Vests Mandatory
- Free to club members
- Non members cannot race sadly
- up to 200 runners
- Full results service
- First 10 men and 5 ladies from each club “count”
- Just turn up with your club vest and race. Very simple format!
- No registration required
- There is just one race with men, women and younger runners all in the same race
- For Dates and locations visit the club calendar
- NOTE that Club vests are mandatory… Check out Club Shop
