The Handicap is a great event that brings all our running groups together.
This years dates (2024) are 11th June 9th July 13th August 10th September
Using everyone’s recent best race time, preferably 5K or mile, we determine the running order/start time for each athlete. Those with slower estimated times starting earlier and faster runners starting towards the end.
The aim being to create a level playing field where everyone should finish at around the same time. Predicted times are then adjusted after each race.
First runners start at 6:30 with the event finishing at around 7:30. To be eligible for the series you must run a minimum of three races. We total the best three placings of the runners who are eligible for the series and the runner with the least points will be the overall winner. Each year we have an Overall Series WInner, Male and Female Category Winners, runner up prizes to third place, plus a net time Male and Female Winners , Fastest Male and Fastest female prizes
If you cannot run or don’t want to run 3+ events don’t worry you can still participate, and we are always looking for helpers so please tick the volunteers box if you can come along. Some jobs like marking out and taking down the course signage plus helping with registration can be done as well as running.
Added bonuses are the Bar will be open and we are looking at a food offer on the last event as well.
You will receive a number with a chip. Results are posted on the LUSH timing website. You need to keep hold of this for the series. Replacement numbers cost £5 to the Club Charity.
The races are held from Hamfield Leisure, next to the former Berkeley Power Station and current SGS College site.