THE RACES

Joint Details Both Races Race No.1
'Round the island Race'
Race No.2
'10 /5 miles Road Race'
Maps
 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS RACE NO.1

CLICK HERE FOR 2007 RACE RESULTS

Sunday 22/06/08 Mersea Island Lions The Community News "Round the Island Race".
Approx 13 miles, Multi-terrain.

  • Venue:- Willoughby Avenue/The Esplanade Car Park, West Mersea , near Colchester, Essex (click directions)
  • Date and Time: - Sunday 22nd June 2008 start time 10 a.m.
  • Course Details: - Approximately 13 miles, multi-terrain following the sea wall, beach and very short stretches on-road, all on the flat. The course runs completely round the Island in a clockwise direction. It is recommended that you wear a good strong pair of trainers, racing flats are definitely unsuitable.
  • Drink stations: - There will be 4, manned, drink stations around the course.
  • Prizes :- Medals for all, trophies for usual category winners as detailed on the entry form.

RACE NO.1 - AROUND THE ISLAND MAP

All prizes kindly donated by The Community News.

  • Entry fees:- £6 Pre-entry (Latest pre-entry 18/06/08 )
    £8 On-day entry (Latest 9.30 a.m )
  • Cheques payable to:- Mersea Island Lions Club (see entry form)
  • Minimum age for entry:- 17 years
  • Number of runners :- Growing annually, 350 runners in 2007. A good mix of runners - club, unattached, experienced and new.

ALL RUNNERS ARE WELCOME.

Mr TERRY WALKER
26 GARDEN FARM
WEST MERSEA
CO5 8ES

Postal entries and Universal Entry Forms are also welcome.

When monies are received, full information sheet and race number will be immediately forwarded.