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This year there are 7 club races – detailed below.  Please support Hastings Runners by entering these events.

Full details of the races will be available in the newsletter in the usual way, and you may enter each race individually by using the entry form which will be published in the newsletter prior to each race, alternatively you may enter all the races now.

If you wish to enter the club races now please return the entry form below with your payment (cheques made payable to Hastings Runners)  to Dave Strachan (192, London Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6PD)

 Please remember club kit must be worn to score championship points.  No refunds will be made.

 CONTINUED FOR 2011!

 This year we will be continuing the Club Championship based on Target Times and we will be running a Club Championship based on First Past the Post system.  Two championships for the price of one! 

In addition, for the first time, we will have a new Age Related Championship organized by Nick Brown.  This will compare your race time against world best times for your age and sex and will give you a rating. The person with the highest rating will get 200 points, the next 199 and so on down.  This will enable everyone to see how they are doing against all other club runners on a like for like basis.  Older runners will be able to compete fairly with the younger whipper snappers!

The aim of the Club Championship based on Target Times is to give each member an equal opportunity to win the championship by rewarding consistent good performance throughout the year.

Every club member will be given a “Target” time for each of the club championship races.  After each race the percentage difference in race time against target time will be calculated (Target Time – Race Time). Championship points will be awarded on the calculated time and the best percentage time gaining the most championship points.  The number of points gained will be influenced by the number of HR runners that enter each race. Target Times will be published on The Hastings Runners Web site and posted on the notice board at Horntye or are available from Paul Sargent.

Remember, the aim of this championship is to give every member an equal opportunity to win the championship. If you consider that the target time is unfair i.e. too fast OR too slow you may appeal against the Target time. An appeal may be made at any time.  The appeal must be in writing and include the distance and time appealed against, a proposed Target time and any evidence, (race results etc) to support the appeal. 

There are 23 races, plus an optional marathon of your choice, that can gain points towards each club championship.  Only the best 8 results will count, marshalling a club only race can also gain points where only 7 races are completed to qualify for the championship. During the year points must be gained in 2 Club events. Points are only awarded if Club Kit is worn. Entry on the day to club events will gain points.   The Championship event details are attached. 

Send appeals to: Paul Sargent., Paulsargent3@btinternet.com.

The seven club races are: Pier to Pier, Club 5K (two), Alan Corke, Chealwatch 5M, Rye to Hastings and the Barry Richards 10K.

You can enter all seven races with the form below

DECLARATION: I wish to participate in the seven Hastings Runners events held in 2011 and declare that I am fit and healthy to enter and that I do so entirely at my own risk, and I agree that I will not hold the organisers responsible for any injury or accident, or loss of property, howsoever caused.

  Name: _____________                     Name: _____________ 

  Signed ________________             Signed ________________

                                                                                                                                                                  Please Tick

Race entry form and cheques to Dave Strachan (192, London Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6PD)
Cheques made payable to Hastings Runners

 Here are the championship races for 2011 

02 January 2011           HR Pett XC                     5M                      11:00 (Sun)

Third of 6 East Sussex cross country league races of the winter season.

30 January 2011         Canterbury 10M                 10M                     11:00 (Sun) 

Undulating road race through the town and country. entry form: click here

20 February 2011           Pier to Pier Club Race               16.5M           09:00 (Sun)  (Club only)

Approx 16.5 miles, flat route from Eastbourne Pier and finish at the Angling Club - transport to Eastbourne available, water stop on route alternative shorter run from Cooden Beach Hotel, numbers permitting. (not Club Championship). entry : click here

20 March 2011                Hastings 1/2                            1/2                      10:30 (Sun)

Sussex GP event. Ever popular, the big one for many.

15 May 2011             Hastings 5M                    5M                      10:30 (Sun)

Flat and fast course following sea front from town hall down to Cinque Ports Way, back to Old Town trampolines, returning to town hall.

18 May 2011                     Club 5K                                  5K                19:00 (Wed)  (Club only)

Out and back from near Hastings ½ start on seafront, fast and flat. Suitable for all club members. 

14 June 2011                    Alan Corke                          6.4 M           19:00 (Tues)  (Club only)

Off road race at Fairlight Country Park.  Off road and hilly. 

26 June 2011                   Heathfield 10k                     10K                       10:00 (Sun)

Sussex GP event – Hilly but attractive, good summer feeling.

03 July 2011                     Bewl Water 15M                  15M                     10:30 (Sun)

Sussex GP event. Off road around Bewl Water - refreshments after, good parking.

14 July 2011                Barry Richards 10K                10K              18:45 (Thur)  (Club only)

Fast Flat course on Bexhill Seafront - starts and finishes at Galley Hill.  Suitable for all club members.

23 July 2011             Chealwatch 4.5M                       4.5M             18:00 (Sat)   (Club only)

4.5M off road in the woods.  Barbeque afterwards, bring your own food, great HR social occasion.

19 August 2011       Rye Classic 5K                  5K                        19:00 (Fri)

Fast and flat course, out and back from Rye harbour through the bird sanctuary.

04 September 2011 (TBC)  Battle 10K                   10K                    10:00  (Sun)

Undulating road race on a circular course starting and finishing in Battle.   

11 September 2011     Hellingly 10K                              10K                    10:30 (Sun)

Sussex GP event – undulating road race through country lanes.

18 September 2011         Rye to Hastings                      12.8M            09:00 (Sun)  (Club only)

Approx 12.8 miles from Rye through the Bird Sanctuary, Fairlight and country park to Old Town - shorter run (not part of club Championship) is available from the Country Park car park, subject to numbers - transport available, water stop.

02 October 2011         Lewes 10M                     10M                   11:15 (Sun)

Part of Sussex GP event, undulating wholly off-road race.

October 2011 (TBC)     Whitbread Hollow XC          4.5M                  11:00 (Sun)

Typically the driest cross country of the season, which is fast and fun for all.

06 November 2011      Beckley 10k                     10K                    11:00 (Sun)

Hilly course through country lanes, well marshalled., popular with HR.

13 November 2011      Bexhill Poppy 1/2               1/2                    12:30 (Sun)

Fast and flat, 4 lap course along the promenade and sea wall.  Great opportunity for a PB.        

19 November 2011         Club 5K                                      5K                10:30 (Sat)  (Club only)

Out and back from near Hastings ½ start on seafront, fast and flat. Suitable for all club members. 

04 December 2011       Crowborough 10k                      10K                  10:00 (Sun) 

Sussex GP event – hilly 2 lap course but nonetheless popular.

11 December 2011      Seaford Mince Pie               10M                 11:00 (Sun)

A popular multi terrain event over a challenging 10 mile course.                    

17 December 2011       Ashburnham Dash              5M                   10:30 (Sat)

Scenic course in the grounds of Ashburnham Place.  2 laps around an undulating course.  Good changing facilities and a small Christmas Pudding for every finisher, popular with HR.

Plus: Marathon of your choice.  Nomination to Paul Sargent prior to the race. (paulsargent3@btinternet.com)