The 2024 Thirsk 10

Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers present:

 

The 2024 THIRSK 10

(10 Mile Road Race and wheelchair race)

Also

Fun Run – approx 1.5 miles off road

 

Sunday March 17th 2024

Start Times:

Thirsk 10  -  10.00 am

*Wheelchair race -  09.50 am

Fun Run - 9.00 am  -  Not timed

 

Memento for Fun Run entrants and goody bag for all Thirsk 10 finishers

Chip timing for 10 mile race.  

Let's Run Voucher prizes available for 1st male and female winners
Plus extensive prize list throughout the age categories.

The 10 mile race is not traffic free but road closures are in place

For safety reasons, no headphones (inc bone conductors) of any type allowed.  Failure to observe this will lead to disqualification. We are aware of the UKA guidance on bone conductors but this is guidance only and our race does not permit their use.  Please respect this rule - it is for the safety of all runners.

ALL ENTRANTS IN 10 MILE RACE MUST BE 17 YEARS OR OVER ON RACE DAY

Parental or Guardian permission must be given to all runners under the age of 18 on race day.

For safety reasons NO PUSHCHAIRS and NO DOGS 

The Norman Smith Trophy is awarded to the 1st unattached finisher in the YO7 postcode area.

ALL numbers and chips to be collected on race day. 

On-the-day entries are available for the Thirsk 10 and Fun Run

We do not offer refunds or deferrals but you may transfer your place to another runner if you cannot take part.  Please contact the race secretary for details.

 

About the Thirsk 10

The Thirsk 10 has been run for over 30 years and in the early days it was run from Northallerton to Thirsk. However with the passage of time and the increase in road traffic the route had to be changed. For many years the route went through Sowerby and then out into the country, but some years ago the route had to be changed again because of the problems with closing the roads around town and the resulting traffic congestion.

We now have a fast flat course which lends its self to a fast time and gives all abilities a chance of achieving a PB. It is a wheel chair friendly route and such competitors are started 10 minutes ahead of the main field. In recent years the Club has hosted the North of England 10 mile Championship, Yorkshire Veterans Championships and the North Yorkshire Championships.

The finish is at the main grandstand at Thirsk Race Course and the Club appreciates the support give by the Race Course. Let's Run Voucher prizes are awarded in all age categories and team prizes.

****Following a meeting with our T10 Traffic Management Team, it has been brought to our attention that in the event of participants choosing to walk the race, highway and participant safety becomes significantly compromised due to the resulting fragmentation of the race field. We do not currently have a cut off period, your safety and that of highway users, which is of paramount importance to us, will be judged at the Race Directors discretion. Enjoy your Race!****

** Wheelchair Race **

To ensure road safety, provide sufficient support and maximise the event's atmosphere for participants, the 2024 Wheelchair event will only go ahead if we receive a minimum of 8 entries by 31st January 2024.  Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer wheelchair entries after this date which follows that we will not be able to accept entries on the day.  Should the quota not be met, any athletes already entered will receive a full refund.

** Yorkshire Veterans **

This race incorporates the Yorkshire Veteran’s Athletic Association 10 mile championship

The Yorkshire Veteran’s championship will be open to veterans who are members of a club affiliated to the YVAA or are members of Northern Veteran’s AC, are resident in the Yorkshire area and are individually affiliated to the YVAA

Age category will be based on age at race day

Pre entry only for the championship

Event Organiser

Name: Elizabeth Wordsworth

Link to events website: https://tasharriers.club/thirsk10/