Sunset 5k update
Following Boris announcement Monday it’s a case of “as you were”.
Unfortunately, we may have a claim to fame as the final race under restrictions so I think we should make it a special one!
However I don’t think it will affect the race format too much. Setting off in waves of 25s in 30 second intervals based on predicted times. Can I ask when entering you enter a true time you feel you can achieve. Anyone entering zero will be entered in to the final wave.
Race Format for Sunset 5k 7pm
Men’s A race Sub 15:30
Men’s B race Sub 17mins inc Elite Ladies
Possibly a C race based on current entries
Sub 20 A race
Sub 20 B race
Further bands in 2 minute predicted times
Beat The Sunset 8:15
Again 2 minute predicted times starting from Sub 20 upwards
Helpful hints to questions put to me recently when entering.
The whole race is Sunset 5k we just have 2 start times 7pm and 8:15pm
Sunset 5k General Entry - Enter YES in that box if you want to race at 7pm and be eligible for prizes.
Elite entry - Enter YES in the box if you’re fast enough with your PO10 link. Sub 14:30 Men, Sub 16:30 Ladies free entry. If you’re faster email me for a package.
Championship Entry - if you want to be eligible for junior/team selection as previously stated then enter YES in that box too
Beat The Sunset 5k 8:15pm - if you just want a decent race and “Beat The Sunset” and go for a PB then enter this one by just stating YES in the box.
This helps me when I’m looking down 500 entries who’s in what race. Please don’t put / X O 1 just put YES OR NO.
Following Boris announcement Monday it’s a case of “as you were”.
Unfortunately, we may have a claim to fame as the final race under restrictions so I think we should make it a special one!
However I don’t think it will affect the race format too much. Setting off in waves of 25s in 30 second intervals based on predicted times. Can I ask when entering you enter a true time you feel you can achieve. Anyone entering zero will be entered in to the final wave.
Race Format for Sunset 5k 7pm
Men’s A race Sub 15:30
Men’s B race Sub 17mins inc Elite Ladies
Possibly a C race based on current entries
Sub 20 A race
Sub 20 B race
Further bands in 2 minute predicted times
Beat The Sunset 8:15
Again 2 minute predicted times starting from Sub 20 upwards
Helpful hints to questions put to me recently when entering.
The whole race is Sunset 5k we just have 2 start times 7pm and 8:15pm
Sunset 5k General Entry - Enter YES in that box if you want to race at 7pm and be eligible for prizes.
Elite entry - Enter YES in the box if you’re fast enough with your PO10 link. Sub 14:30 Men, Sub 16:30 Ladies free entry. If you’re faster email me for a package.
Championship Entry - if you want to be eligible for junior/team selection as previously stated then enter YES in that box too
Beat The Sunset 5k 8:15pm - if you just want a decent race and “Beat The Sunset” and go for a PB then enter this one by just stating YES in the box.
This helps me when I’m looking down 500 entries who’s in what race. Please don’t put / X O 1 just put YES OR NO.
Entries opening Friday June 11th
If you have a time since January 2019 better than the following, email me sarah@races4u.com for a free place
Men 14:30
Ladies 16:30
If you have a time since January 2019 better than the following, email me sarah@races4u.com for a free place
Men 14:30
Ladies 16:30
Midland Road Running Championsip rules
2) English Area Championships and Representation
(i) Individual competition
(a) An Area qualification to compete shall be acquired as follows:
• By birth (See also Rule G2 S4(1)
• By nine months’ continuous bona fide residence within the Area boundary immediately prior to the date of competition.
• By nine months’ service in HM Forces stationed within the Area boundary immediately prior to the date of the competition.
2) English Area Championships and Representation
(i) Individual competition
(a) An Area qualification to compete shall be acquired as follows:
• By birth (See also Rule G2 S4(1)
• By nine months’ continuous bona fide residence within the Area boundary immediately prior to the date of competition.
• By nine months’ service in HM Forces stationed within the Area boundary immediately prior to the date of the competition.
We would like you book with confidence. In the unlikely event the race is forced to cancel and an alternative date cannot be found, then we will guarantee 90% of your entry fee less the booking fee. The difference is to cover some of the operating costs that have to paid up front.
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Update 26/05/21
Sunset 5k & Beat The Sunset 5k update.
There’s no issue with the Safety Advisory Group so I will look to open up entries in early June.
This race will also be the Midland Counties Road Championship 5k.
Further details will be announced soon.
A Covid RA plan is already in place developed with Health & Safety at Run Britain and UKA.
Sunset 5k & Beat The Sunset 5k update.
There’s no issue with the Safety Advisory Group so I will look to open up entries in early June.
This race will also be the Midland Counties Road Championship 5k.
Further details will be announced soon.
A Covid RA plan is already in place developed with Health & Safety at Run Britain and UKA.
This year race will go ahead on Sunday July 18th 7pm.
September 1st;
So I had this crazy idea I could bring back my most popular race with less than 4 weeks planning and with all the Covid red tape that you have go through but this might just happen!
I'll add and list below documents as I receive them
Entries will open September 15th and close 23rd. Limited to 150 entries setting off in waves to be determined.
Elite starts will be last.
This will be held under a full UKA licence supported by Northamptonshire Athletics Association and working in partnership with Run Britain Health and Safety Team.
So I had this crazy idea I could bring back my most popular race with less than 4 weeks planning and with all the Covid red tape that you have go through but this might just happen!
I'll add and list below documents as I receive them
Entries will open September 15th and close 23rd. Limited to 150 entries setting off in waves to be determined.
Elite starts will be last.
This will be held under a full UKA licence supported by Northamptonshire Athletics Association and working in partnership with Run Britain Health and Safety Team.
Prize Structure
1st/2nd/3rd M/F Cash + Trophies
Vet 40/45/50/55/60/65
Course
The course has been re measured from the past 2 years.
This is a one lap flat road course (no paths) on wide roads and uses the former A6 and generally sheltered from trees.
There is a slight undulation at 2.5km with the last 2km flat to downhill
The final 1km has been changed from the drive passing the start line making it one of the fastest courses in the country!
1st/2nd/3rd M/F Cash + Trophies
Vet 40/45/50/55/60/65
Course
The course has been re measured from the past 2 years.
This is a one lap flat road course (no paths) on wide roads and uses the former A6 and generally sheltered from trees.
There is a slight undulation at 2.5km with the last 2km flat to downhill
The final 1km has been changed from the drive passing the start line making it one of the fastest courses in the country!
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Road Closure notice 2020
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With just 2 months to plan a road race with a full road closure of the Old A6 Harborough Road we started to organise the Beat The Sunset 5k in September 2018. Fortunately everyone and thanks to the Emergency Services, Highways, West Lodge Farm Park & SAG an event was born. We will return Sunday August 18th 2019 7.30pm. Further details to follow.
Enter Now
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Official Charity Lakelands Hospice, Corby.
Fancy free entry?
Raise just £75 for either our official charity and your entry fee will be refunded. T&Cs apply
Lakelands https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/desboroughraces
Raise just £75 for either our official charity and your entry fee will be refunded. T&Cs apply
Lakelands https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/desboroughraces
Race Information
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A one lap course on fully closed roads to the North side of Desborough Town with just one sharp right hand bend and 3 rolling bends. The finish is 700mtrs beyond the start line with a fast 200mtr finish. 10mt Garmin Elevation plus a new faster finish for 2019!
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Elites
Organised for the 1st time n 2018 with just 7 weeks notice we put on a fantastic event.
We are aiming to make this race for 2019 as competitive as possible.
If you have a time below, Men 5k sub 16 minutes & Women sub 18 minutes since January 1st 2018 then we can offer free entry. Please email Sarah Davis with your Power of Ten link to info@desboroughraces.co.uk
Organised for the 1st time n 2018 with just 7 weeks notice we put on a fantastic event.
We are aiming to make this race for 2019 as competitive as possible.
If you have a time below, Men 5k sub 16 minutes & Women sub 18 minutes since January 1st 2018 then we can offer free entry. Please email Sarah Davis with your Power of Ten link to info@desboroughraces.co.uk
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Prize Fund
M/F 1st/2nd/3rd 1st prize £100 cash & trophies Under 20 Vets 40/45/50/55/60/65 £700 Prize Fund |
Course Record
Abedom Beyene 15:40 2019 Rebecca Hall 18:47 2019 |
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Results for Beat The Sunset 5k 2018
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Road Closure Information
The following roads will be closed from 7pm to 8.30pm
Back Lane
Stoke Albany Road
Harborough Road
Brampton Valley Road
There will be various spots for spectators to be able to watch from the roundabout at Stoke Road/Harborough Rd., The junction at the Travel Plaza Hotel Harborough Rd./Brampton Valley Road, Brampton Valley Road/Stoke Road Junction, Back Lane into the top of West Lodge Drive and the final 200mtrs into the finish.
We encourage everyone to get behind the runners and add to a spectacular evening!
The following roads will be closed from 7pm to 8.30pm
Back Lane
Stoke Albany Road
Harborough Road
Brampton Valley Road
There will be various spots for spectators to be able to watch from the roundabout at Stoke Road/Harborough Rd., The junction at the Travel Plaza Hotel Harborough Rd./Brampton Valley Road, Brampton Valley Road/Stoke Road Junction, Back Lane into the top of West Lodge Drive and the final 200mtrs into the finish.
We encourage everyone to get behind the runners and add to a spectacular evening!
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D Brown. Thank you and thank you for a great event beat my pb by 1 and a half mins 😊
M Gray. My wife and I took part in the Beat the Sunset 5k yesterday. It was our first proper run after taking up running a couple of months ago, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Thankyou.
M Gray. My wife and I took part in the Beat the Sunset 5k yesterday. It was our first proper run after taking up running a couple of months ago, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Thankyou.