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GWR Towpath Series

The GWR Towpath Series consists of four 10K races and a final 5K held between May and August. 

In addition a mob match between Avon AA clubs is held in the middle of the series

Race 1 results are now available.

Entries for Races 2 -5 remain available, but are limited, so please enter early.

Race Timetable

  • 18:30’ish : Race Information opens (traffic permitting)
  • 19:30 : Start Of The Race
  • 19:30 : 21:00 : (approx.) Race Presentations, followed by the Spot Prize draw at “Bar BS3”.
    This all starts after the last runner has finished, and the course has been cleared down.
    Remember, you have to be there in person to collect any Race Winner or Spot Prize,
    otherwise the cry goes up “He’s gone home!” and it gets redrawn


The 2013 races are as follows:

Race 1 10K  Friday May 10th 2013
Race 2 10K  Friday June 14th 2013
Race 3 10K  Friday July 5th 2013
Mob Match 10K Friday 19th 2013 (by invitation only)
Race 4 10K  Friday August 2nd 2013
Race 5   5K  Friday August 30th 2013

On-line Entries now open (On-line processing fees apply)

Click here for Race Information


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Postal Entry Prices are:
To enter all 5 races in the series £30.00 affiliated*/£32.00 unaffiliated
Per race entry is £7.00 affiliated*/£9.00 unaffiliated
(*Affiliation is to either ARC or UKA)

 
The race limit per race is 300

Due to the off-road nature of the course it is not considered suitable for wheelchairs - sorry.

Race Permit: ARC 13/113

Statements of Course Measurement: 06/313 and 06/314
Held under ARC Rules for Competition

Category Prizes for:

Male: First 3, Masters First 40,45,50,55,60,65,70,75
Female: First 3, Master First 40,45,50,55,60,65,70,75

Series category based on age as at date of Race One
Four out of five races to count
Results calculated on finish position