FARNHAM RUNNERSAlice Holt Forest Farnham 10K and Fun Runs
14th September 2008
About the event
Organised by Farnham Runners this event was BARR scrutineered in 2006 and given “Highly Commended”.
This year we are again organising the other running events to encourage different age groups and abilities to join in with the fun:
- 5K fun run - competitors 13 years or over - 250 limit - start 10.30am
- 10K race - competitors 16 years or over - 600 limit - start 10.35am
- Approx. 1K fun run – competitors between 5 and 8 years old - 250 limit - start 12.00pm
- Approx. 3K fun run – competitors between 9 and 12 years old - 250 limit - start 12.05pm
- Approx. 60m sprint - for the under 5’s - free entry on day - start 12.30pm
Race flyer (PDF-74K)
Entry details
The 10K race can only be entered by postal entry that must be returned by Friday 29th August 2008.
You can enter the 5K, 3K and 1K fun runs by post or on the day if places are still available.
Downloadable entry forms (PDF format):
- 10K race (PDF-110K)
- 5K fun run (PDF-107K)
- 3K fun run (PDF-101K)
- 1K run run (PDF-100K)
Entry forms are also available from Trueman Lettings (Castle Street, Farnham) and Farnham Sports Centre.
All race numbers and information packs will be posted on Friday 5th September.
Race venue
Alice Holt Forest Visitor’s Centre, Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4LS
There is something for everyone at Alice Holt Forest including adventure playgrounds, nature walks, cycling, a shop selling refreshments, ice creams and gifts. You can ‘Go Ape’or take part in other forest adventures. There are lots of open spaces, wood enclaves and other places to have a picnic.
2008 Sponsors
Andrews Garden Machines of Hindhead
Farnham Sports Centre Kinetica Gym.
About the course
- This is a scenic, ‘multi-terrain forest course’ and is not suitable for wheelchairs.
- Drinks and sponge stations will be at the start / finish of each event and at half way for both the 5K & 10K events.
- Due to the success of these events the 5K & 10K courses have been changed slightly resulting in a marginally flatter route.
Facilities
- Port-a-loos will be provided but there will be no showers or changing facilities
- Supervised baggage storage in a marquee will be available
- Free parking in the designated field area only 500m from the start
- First Aid provided by the British Red Cross.
Prizes
All finishers in any category receive a memento. Prizes are awarded on the day for individuals and teams. See details on the respective entry forms.
