Event Type: Grand Prix

Date & Venue

Race Date: Wednesday 21st June 2023

Race Time: 7:00pm start (registration from 6:00pm)

Race HQ: Phoenix Bar, South Leeds Stadium, John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Belle Isle, Leeds, LS11 5DJ.

Host Club: South Leeds Lakers

Date & Venue

Race Date: Thursday 13th July 2023

Race Time: 7:00pm race start (registration from 6:00pm)

Race HQ: NCSAC Westercroft Lane, Northowram, HX3 7EN.

Host Club: Northowram Pumas

Entry

Race entry costs £5, and is open to all runners who are 35+ and affiliated to YVAA. Affiliation may either be via membership of an affiliated club, and as an individual. Affiliated 33- and 34-year-olds may also run as guests.

To enter the race, you must first register for the Grand Prix series, which is free. Entry is online only, and will close at midnight on Tuesday 11th July 2023. There will be no entry on the day.

Directions & Parking

Race HQ, with registration and results, will be at NCSAC, Westercroft Lane, Northowram, HX3 7EN. Limited parking available, plus on road parking. All runners must sign in at registration before starting.

The race will start and finish at Northowram Primary School, Baxter Lane, Northowram, HX3 7EF. This is 10 minute walk from Race HQ. Parking at the start / finish area is possible for first aid vehicles only.

Course

Instructions

Club kit must be worn, along with a race number (front) and age category (back).

All runners must sign in at registration before starting the race.

Any runner who does not finish the race must report to registration to sign out.

Notes to all runners and spectators

• All races in the YVAA Grand Prix series are multi-terrain running races not suitable for wheelchairs and will include areas of rough uneven ground, slippery muddy surfaces, woodland, scrub, fields and sometimes moorland so any runner entering one of these races must be confident that they are physically capable of coping with these conditions. If you are unsure then please contact the organizing club or YVAA sec.
• As these races are for over 35’s and no children will be running, the organizing club will not have crèche/child minding/lost child facilities available. Runners and spectators must therefore be responsible for their children, if in attendance, at all times. Our only option would be to call police to take care of child.
• Spectators are welcome but are reminded not to stray onto the course and hinder runners. If spectators choose to spectate at areas away from the finish they are reminded of the possibly difficult conditions underfoot and the footwear consequently needed. If spectating at road crossings, please do not put yourself or other road users at risk.

Date & Venue

Race Date: Tuesday 8th August 2023

Race Time: 7:30pm race start (registration from 6:00pm)

Race HQ: Troydale Social Club, Troydale Grove, Pudsey, LS28 9LA

Host Club: Pudsey Pacers

Provisional Results

Entry

Race entry costs £5, and is open to all runners who are 35+ and affiliated to YVAA. Affiliation may either be via membership of an affiliated club, or as an individual. Affiliated 33- and 34-year-olds may also run as guests.

To enter the race, you must first register for the Grand Prix series, which is free. Entry is online only, and will close at midnight on Sunday 6th August. There will be no entry on the day.

Directions & Parking

From Pudsey Town Centre: Go down Lowtown, past Wetherby Whaler ¼ mile turn right at the traffic lights onto Kent Road follow to the end and turn left down Troydale ½ mile carpark on your left (Mico Lighting).

From outer Ring Road: A6110 Wickes (Building supplies) at the roundabout take 1st left up Pudsey Road 1 mile to junction and turn left up Lowtown to the lights where you turn left onto Kent Road then see above.

Facilities

Toilet facilities available at registration, Troydale Social Club.

Course

This course is mainly on grass, woodland and field paths. Trail Shoes are advisable as can be wet and muddy depending on the time of year.

Instructions

Club kit must be worn, along with your race number (front) and age category on the day (back).

All runners must sign in at registration before starting the race.

Any runner who does not finish the race must report to registration to sign out.

Notes to all runners and spectators

• All races in the YVAA Grand Prix series are multi-terrain running races not suitable for wheelchairs and will include areas of rough uneven ground, slippery muddy surfaces, woodland, scrub, fields and sometimes moorland so any runner entering one of these races must be confident that they are physically capable of coping with these conditions. If you are unsure then please contact the organizing club or YVAA secretary.
• As these races are for over 35s and no children will be running, the organizing club will not have crèche/child minding/lost child facilities available. Runners and spectators must therefore be responsible for their children, if in attendance, at all times. Our only option would be to call police to take care of child.
• Spectators are welcome but are reminded not to stray onto the course and hinder runners. If spectators choose to spectate at areas away from the finish they are reminded of the possibly difficult conditions underfoot and the footwear consequently needed. If spectating at road crossings, please do not put yourself or other road users at risk.

Date & Venue

Race Date: Sunday 3rd September 2023

Race Time: 10:00am race start (registration from 8:30pm)

Race HQ: Albert Road Community Hub (ARCH), BD13 1QB

Host Club: Queensbury RC

Entry

Race entry costs £5, and is open to all runners who are 35+ and affiliated to YVAA. Affiliation may either be via membership of an affiliated club, or as an individual. Affiliated 33- and 34-year-olds may also run as guests, but cannot score points and will not be eligible for prizes.

To enter the race, you must first register for the Grand Prix series, which is free. Entry is online only, and will close at midnight on Friday 1st September. There will be no entry on the day.

Directions

Race HQ will be at Albert Road Community Hub (ARCH), BD13 1QB. The race start will be at Littlemoor Park, a 15 minute walk away. You must sign in at registration before proceeding to the start.

Course

Approximately 10k, multi-terrain.

Instructions

Club kit must be worn, along with your race number (front) and age category on the day (back).

All runners must sign in at registration before starting the race.

Any runner who does not finish the race must report to registration to sign out.

Notes to all runners and spectators

• All races in the YVAA Grand Prix series are multi-terrain running races not suitable for wheelchairs and will include areas of rough uneven ground, slippery muddy surfaces, woodland, scrub, fields and sometimes moorland so any runner entering one of these races must be confident that they are physically capable of coping with these conditions. If you are unsure then please contact the organizing club or YVAA secretary.
• As these races are for over 35s and no children will be running, the organizing club will not have crèche/child minding/lost child facilities available. Runners and spectators must therefore be responsible for their children, if in attendance, at all times. Our only option would be to call police to take care of child.
• Spectators are welcome but are reminded not to stray onto the course and hinder runners. If spectators choose to spectate at areas away from the finish they are reminded of the possibly difficult conditions underfoot and the footwear consequently needed. If spectating at road crossings, please do not put yourself or other road users at risk.

Date & Venue

Race Date: Sunday 1st October 2023

Race Time: 10:30am race start (registration from 9:00am)

Race HQ: Ackworth Cricket Club (ACC), WF7 7DF

Host Club: Ackworth Road Runners

Entry

Race entry costs £5, and is open to all runners who are 35+ and affiliated to YVAA. Affiliation may either be via membership of an affiliated club, or as an individual. Affiliated 33- and 34-year-olds may also run as guests, but cannot score points and will not be eligible for prizes.

To enter the race, you must first register for the Grand Prix series, which is free. Entry is online only, and will close at midnight on Friday 29th September. There will be no entry on the day.

Directions & Parking

All registration, results, presentation and and parking will take place within the grounds of Ackworth Cricket Club, Behind Boot & Shoe Pub, Wakefield Rd (A638), WF7 7DF.

Cars will be directed to the bottom of the field area, 150 yards.

The start is approximately half a mile away at the bottom of Dicky Sykes Lane (point A on the map below).

The race finish is at the cricket club.

Course

Approximately 6 miles, multi-terrain.

The route is undulating within Fitzwilliam Country Park on mostly well marked and marshalled paths. There are two small areas of concrete road within the almost two-lap course which is virtually traffic free.

At the finish, runners will be directed from the side of the Boot & Shoe Pub into the ACC entrance to finish on the cricket field.

Yorkshire Rose First Aid Society will provide first aid.

Post-Race

Results, presentation and refreshments (tea and biscuits) will take place in the bar. The presentation will be for on-the-day prizes. Prizes for the whole series will be presented at an Awards Evening later in the year.

The YVAA AGM will be held immediately after the presentation.

There are limited changing and shower facilities in the pavilion.

Instructions

Club kit must be worn, along with your race number (front) and age category on the day (back).

All runners must sign in at registration before starting the race.

Any runner who does not finish the race must report to registration to sign out.

Notes to all runners and spectators

• All races in the YVAA Grand Prix series are multi-terrain running races not suitable for wheelchairs and will include areas of rough uneven ground, slippery muddy surfaces, woodland, scrub, fields and sometimes moorland so any runner entering one of these races must be confident that they are physically capable of coping with these conditions. If you are unsure then please contact the organizing club or YVAA secretary.
• As these races are for over 35s and no children will be running, the organizing club will not have crèche/child minding/lost child facilities available. Runners and spectators must therefore be responsible for their children, if in attendance, at all times. Our only option would be to call police to take care of child.
• Spectators are welcome but are reminded not to stray onto the course and hinder runners. If spectators choose to spectate at areas away from the finish they are reminded of the possibly difficult conditions underfoot and the footwear consequently needed. If spectating at road crossings, please do not put yourself or other road users at risk.

Race Date: Sunday April 28th, 2024
Race HQ: Neiley Pavilion, New Mill Road, Honley, HD9 6QE
Start Time: 10:30am (registration from 9:00am)

The first race of our 2024 Grand Prix series will be hosted by Holmfirth Harriers at Honley. This is a closed race for members of YVAA affiliated clubs aged 33+. As this is the first race of 2024, all athletes will need to collect race numbers, so please arrive early to help us get the race started on time. You will use the same race number for the whole series. Please look after it between races, as damaged timing chips can occasionally fail to register when crossing timing mats, as there’s a cost to replace them.

Entry

Entry is online only; there is no entry on the day. To enter, you must first register for the series. Fees are £10 for your first race, and £6.75 for additional races (or £6 if you pre-enter them when you register). Entry closes Friday April 26th.

Course

The race is almost 6 miles and includes field paths, tracks, woodland paths and linking stretches of tarmac. The race is an anti-clockwise loop, starting with the long steady climb up to Thurstonland, followed by a mainly flat(ish) section across fields to Farnley Tyas before a long downhill return to Neiley. Glorious views on a clear day, if you look up from your feet!

The race organiser is Adam Sunderland.

Race Date: Tuesday, May 28th, 2024

Race details to follow.

Race Date: Tuesday, June 11th, 2024

Race details to follow.

Race Date: Wednesday June 19th, 2024

Race details to follow.

Race Date: Sunday June 30th, 2024

Race details to follow.

Race Date: Thursday July 11th, 2024

Race details to follow.

Race Date: Sunday July 21st, 2024

Race details to follow.

Race Date: Sunday August 11th, 2024

Race details to follow.

Race Date: Sunday October 6th, 2024

Race details to follow.

Date: Sunday 25th September 2022

Start Time: 10:30am

Race HQ: Ackworth Cricket Club (ACC), behind Boot & Shoe Pub. Wakefield Rd (A638), Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DF.

Race Organiser: Chris Taylor

Race Entry: Online entry only via our website. Entry will close when places are sold out or on Friday 23rd September.

All registration, results, presentation and and parking will take place within the grounds of Ackworth Cricket Club.

Cars will be directed to the bottom of the field area (150yards).

The race finish is here at the cricket club. The start is approx 1/2 mile away at the bottom of Dicky Sykes Lane. (A)

The route is undulating within Fitzwilliam Country Park (FCP) on mostly well marked and marshalled paths. There are two small areas of concrete road within the almost two-lap course and is virtually traffic free.

At the finish, runners will be directed from the side of the Boot & Shoe Pub into the ACC entrance and finish on the cricket field. 

Results, presentation and refreshments (tea and biscuits) will take place in the bar.

Limited changing/showers in the pavilion 

Yorkshire Rose First Aid Society will provide first aid.

Course

Notes to all runners and spectators

1. All races in the YVAA Grand Prix series are multi-terrain running races not suitable for wheelchairs and will include areas of rough uneven ground, slippery muddy surfaces, woodland, scrub, fields and sometimes moorland so any runner entering one of these races must be confident that they are physically capable of coping with these conditions. If you are unsure then please contact the organizing club or YVAA sec.
2. As these races are for over 35’s and no children will be running. The organizing club will not have crèche/child minding/lost child facilities available. Runners and spectators must therefore be responsible for their children, if in attendance, at all times. Our only option would be to call police to take care of child.
3. Spectators are welcome but are reminded not to stray onto the course and hinder runners. If spectators choose to spectate at areas away from the finish they are reminded of the possibly difficult conditions underfoot and the footwear consequently needed. If spectating at road crossings, please do not put yourself or other road users at risk.

Date: Tuesday August 23rd 2022

Start Time: 7:00pm

Race HQ: Albert Road Community Hub (ARCH) BD13 1QB

Start: Littlemoor Park BD13 1DH. All runners must sign in at registration; do not go straight to the start. It is approximately 1 mile from Race HQ to the race start, so please allow plenty of time to get to the start.

Race Organiser: Glenn Thornton Tel 07974695215 Email silvergeetee@hotmail.com.

Race Entry: Online entry only via our website. Entry will close when places are sold out or on Sunday August 21st.

Course

This is a YVAA Multi-terrain GP race for veteran runners (35+) over grass, footpaths, pavement and paths within a wooded area with some road crossings. This course is mainly on tracks and field paths with approx. one mile of road/tarmac. Given the time of year trail shoes are advisable.

Directions

From M62 East

Exit junction 26 to take A58/Halifax towards Hipperholme. Turn right onto Brighouse and Denholme Gate Rd. Continue past Queensbury Golf Club. Littlemoor Park is on the right down Park Lane. NO PARKING ON PARK LANE

For the A.R.C.H. Rugby Club continue through lights onto Albert Road. Rugby Club on the left.

From Huddersfield

Take the A629 towards Halifax. 3rd exit Burdock Way Roundabout, A647 to Queensbury. At the crossroads turn right onto Brighouse and Denholme Road A644 for Littlemoor Park, turn left for the A.R.C.H Rugby club

From M62 West

Leave motorway at junction 24 follow A629 towards Halifax and Queensbury as above.

Notes to all runners and spectators

1. All races in the YVAA Grand Prix series are multi-terrain running races not suitable for wheelchairs and will include areas of rough uneven ground, slippery muddy surfaces, woodland, scrub, fields and sometimes moorland so any runner entering one of these races must be confident that they are physically capable of coping with these conditions. If you are unsure then please contact the organizing club or YVAA sec.
2. As these races are for over 35’s and no children will be running. The organizing club will not have crèche/child minding/lost child facilities available. Runners and spectators must therefore be responsible for their children, if in attendance, at all times. Our only option would be to call police to take care of child.
3. Spectators are welcome but are reminded not to stray onto the course and hinder runners. If spectators choose to spectate at areas away from the finish they are reminded of the possibly difficult conditions underfoot and the footwear consequently needed. If spectating at road crossings, please do not put yourself or other road users at risk.

Date: Sunday 14th August 2022

Start Time: 10:00am

Race HQ: Heath Rugby Club, Stainland Road, Halifax, HX4 8LS. Registration from 9:00am.

Thanks to all our runners at West Vale. Results from this race are below. See also the Latest Grand Prix standings after five races.

Date: Tuesday 26th July 2022, 7:30pm, Bradford & Bingley Sports Club, Wagon Lane, Bingley BD16 1LT.

Thanks to all who ran at Bingley, the 4th race of our 2022 GP series. We hope you’re starting to dry out. We had some difficulties with our finish line recording in the wet conditions, but race results are at the link below. Thanks to those who chipped in with information where we needed it. See also the current GP standings.

Date: Wednesday 22nd June 2022, 7:00pm

Venue: Middleton Park

Race HQ: Phoenix Bar, South Leeds Stadium, John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Belle Isle, Leeds, LS11 5DJ

Directions: John Charles Centre for Sport is approximately 4 miles south of Leeds City Centre.  This can be accessed via Dewsbury Road or the M621.

Facilities

Car parking is available at John Charles Centre for Sport (LS11 5DJ).  Please use the overflow car parks and car share where possible.

Toilets and changing facilities will be available for use and showers will be accessible for a small charge.

Light refreshments will be available back at race HQ (Phoenix Bar). (Note: We will be following YVAA Committee recommendations and keeping refreshments simple – probably tea/coffee and a piece of cake or similar).

Course

The course remains the same as in 2019. This is an 8.5km trail race starting and finishing on Middleton Clearings and taking in Middleton Woods and Park on trail and tarmac paths. Trail shoes are recommended (or at least hybrid shoes). Entry via the YVAA website at £5, or on the day but £2 extra. £1 goes to the host club.

Notes to all runners and spectators

1. All races in the YVAA Grand Prix series are multi-terrain running races not suitable for wheelchairs and will include areas of rough uneven ground, slippery muddy surfaces, woodland, scrub, fields and sometimes moorland so any runner entering one of these races must be confident that they are physically capable of coping with these conditions. If you are unsure then please contact the organizing club or YVAA sec.
2. As these races are for over 35’s and no children will be running. The organizing club will not have crèche/child minding/lost child facilities available. Runners and spectators must therefore be responsible for their children, if in attendance, at all times. Our only option would be to call police to take care of child.
3. Spectators are welcome but are reminded not to stray onto the course and hinder runners. If spectators choose to spectate at areas away from the finish they are reminded of the possibly difficult conditions underfoot and the footwear consequently needed. If spectating at road crossings, please do not put yourself or other road users at risk.

Date: Tuesday 24th May 2022, 7:30pm

Venue: Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH

Race HQ: Burley Rugby Union Club, LS5 3NG

Host Club: Kirkstall Harriers

Course

This course is about 6 miles and mainly grass, tarmac or dirt track. Given the time of year road shoes should be okay, but if conditions are very wet, trail shoes may be better. £5.00 entry on line or £7 on the day (£1.00 now goes to host club).

Facilities

Parking over the road adjacent to Abbey House Museum or in the streets behind the Vesper Gate Pub. Please car share if possible and park considerately for the locals if parking in the streets. Changing rooms, and toilet facilities in the race HQ. There is only one small shower block though. Cakes and biscuits will be available after the race.

Directions

From Leeds City Centre – Approx 3 miles west from the town centre on the A65.

Notes to all runners and spectators

1. All races in the YVAA Grand Prix series are multi-terrain running races not suitable for wheelchairs and will include areas of rough uneven ground, slippery muddy surfaces, woodland, scrub, fields and sometimes moorland so any runner entering one of these races must be confident that they are physically capable of coping with these conditions. If you are unsure then please contact the organizing club or YVAA sec.
2. As these races are for over 35’s and no children will be running. The organizing club will not have crèche/child minding/lost child facilities available. Runners and spectators must therefore be responsible for their children, if in attendance, at all times. Our only option would be to call police to take care of child.
3. Spectators are welcome but are reminded not to stray onto the course and hinder runners. If spectators choose to spectate at areas away from the finish they are reminded of the possibly difficult conditions underfoot and the footwear consequently needed. If spectating at road crossings, please do not put yourself or other road users at risk.

Date & Venue

Sunday 22nd May 2022, 10:30am (registration opens 9am)

Neiley Fields, Honley, HD9 6QT

Course

This is the same course as in 2019. It is mainly on good tracks and field paths with short road sections. Trail or fell shoes will be needed in wet conditions but in dry conditions (if you can remember what they are!) runners could use road shoes. The course is just less than 6 miles (approx. 9.75K) and climbs gradually to the same high point as previous years (290m in total). Entry via the YVAA website at £5, or on the day but £2 extra. (£1.00 goes to host club).

Facilities

Parking at Holmfirth Harriers Clubhouse and on Gynn Lane. Please follow directions of marshals. Car share if possible.

Changing rooms and showers, toilet facilities and light refreshments after the race (Note: We will be following YVAA Committee recommendations and keeping refreshments simple – probably tea / coffee and a piece of cake or similar). Start just outside Clubhouse.

Directions

From the north via AI/M62

Follow A1/M1 to M62 Leeds then take J 25 Huddersfield turn. Continue into Huddersfield to the ring road. Turn left at traffic lights and move into middle or right hand lane, then turn right at first roundabout staying on the ring road. Continue past University in left hand lane, over pelican crossing to next major junction and traffic lights where you keep to left hand lane, sign posted Holmfirth. Turn left at these lights and continue down hill watching for Holme Valley road sign. If you miss this turn continue to next major junction and turn left at these lights. Follow signs for Holmfirth A6024 /A616 to Honley and then fork left, at lights (not Holmfirth) towards Brockholes, sign posted A616 New Mill. Neiley and Holmfirth Harriers are on left hand side.

From Bradford

Follow A644 to Huddersfield. At major traffic lights at ring road junction turn right onto ring road until see signs for Holmfirth A6024/A616. Once on Road to Holme Valley continue as above.

From M1 south

Take the Denby Dale turn off the M1 and continue through Scissett, Denby Dale and Upper Cumberworth to the A635/A629 “Sovereign” junction. Continue towards New Mill/Holmfirth on A635 then right in New Mill on A616. Continue through Brockholes and Holmfirth Harriers club house is on the right hand side approx ¹/₄ mile after petrol station.

Notes to all runners and spectators

1. All races in the YVAA Grand Prix series are multi-terrain running races not suitable for wheelchairs and will include areas of rough uneven ground, slippery muddy surfaces, woodland, scrub, fields and sometimes moorland so any runner entering one of these races must be confident that they are physically capable of coping with these conditions. If you are unsure then please contact the organizing club or YVAA sec.
2. As these races are for over 35’s and no children will be running. The organizing club will not have crèche/child minding/lost child facilities available. Runners and spectators must therefore be responsible for their children, if in attendance, at all times. Our only option would be to call police to take care of child.
3. Spectators are welcome but are reminded not to stray onto the course and hinder runners. If spectators choose to spectate at areas away from the finish they are reminded of the possibly difficult conditions underfoot and the footwear consequently needed. If spectating at road crossings, please do not put yourself or other road users at risk.

Date & Venue

Sunday 23rd April 2023, 10:30am start (registration opens 9am)

Neiley Fields, Honley, HD9 6QT

Course

This is the same course as last year. It is mainly on good tracks and field paths with short road sections. Trail or fell shoes will be needed in wet conditions but in dry conditions (if you can remember what they are!) runners could use road shoes. The course is just less than 6 miles (approx. 9.75K) and climbs gradually to the same high point as previous years (290m in total). Entry via the YVAA website at standard fee (£1.00 goes to host club).

Facilities

Parking at Holmfirth Harriers Clubhouse and on Gynn Lane. Please follow directions of marshals. Car share if possible.

Changing rooms and showers, toilet facilities and light refreshments after the race (Note: We will be following YVAA Committee recommendations and keeping refreshments simple – probably tea / coffee and a piece of cake or similar). Start just outside Clubhouse.

Directions

From the north via AI/M62

Follow A1/M1 to M62 Leeds then take J 25 Huddersfield turn. Continue into Huddersfield to the ring road. Turn left at traffic lights and move into middle or right hand lane, then turn right at first roundabout staying on the ring road. Continue past University in left hand lane, over pelican crossing to next major junction and traffic lights where you keep to left hand lane, sign posted Holmfirth. Turn left at these lights and continue down hill watching for Holme Valley road sign. If you miss this turn continue to next major junction and turn left at these lights. Follow signs for Holmfirth A6024 /A616 to Honley and then fork left, at lights (not Holmfirth) towards Brockholes, sign posted A616 New Mill. Neiley and Holmfirth Harriers are on left hand side.

From Bradford

Follow A644 to Huddersfield. At major traffic lights at ring road junction turn right onto ring road until see signs for Holmfirth A6024/A616. Once on Road to Holme Valley continue as above.

From M1 south

Take the Denby Dale turn off the M1 and continue through Scissett, Denby Dale and Upper Cumberworth to the A635/A629 “Sovereign” junction. Continue towards New Mill/Holmfirth on A635 then right in New Mill on A616. Continue through Brockholes and Holmfirth Harriers club house is on the right hand side approx ¹/₄ mile after petrol station.

Notes to all runners and spectators

1. All races in the YVAA Grand Prix series are multi-terrain running races not suitable for wheelchairs and will include areas of rough uneven ground, slippery muddy surfaces, woodland, scrub, fields and sometimes moorland so any runner entering one of these races must be confident that they are physically capable of coping with these conditions. If you are unsure then please contact the organizing club or YVAA sec.
2. As these races are for over 35’s and no children will be running. The organizing club will not have crèche/child minding/lost child facilities available. Runners and spectators must therefore be responsible for their children, if in attendance, at all times. Our only option would be to call police to take care of child.
3. Spectators are welcome but are reminded not to stray onto the course and hinder runners. If spectators choose to spectate at areas away from the finish they are reminded of the possibly difficult conditions underfoot and the footwear consequently needed. If spectating at road crossings, please do not put yourself or other road users at risk.

Date & Venue

Race Date: Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Race Time: 7:30pm start (registration from 6:30pm)

Race HQ: Burley Rugby Union Club, 194 Abbey Road, Hawksworth, Leeds, LS5 3NG. All runners must sign in before the race.

Host Club: Kirkstall Harriers

Entry

Entry will close at midnight on Sunday May 21st.

Entry costs £5, and open to all runners who are 35+ and affiliated to YVAA. Affiliation may either be via membership of an affiliated club, and as an individual. Affiliated 33- and 34-year-olds may also run as guests.

To enter the race, you must first register for the Grand Prix series, which is free.

There will be no entry on the day.

Course

This is a ~10k multi-terrain race over grass, footpaths, pavements and paths within a wooded area. Given the time of year road shoes should be okay, but if conditions are wet, trail shoes may be better.

Facilities

Parking over the road adjacent to Abbey House Museum or in the streets behind the Vesper Gate Pub. Please car share if possible and park considerately for the locals if parking in the streets. Changing rooms, and toilet facilities in the race HQ. There is only one small shower block though. Cakes and biscuits will be available after the race.

Directions

From Leeds City Centre – Approx 3 miles west from the town centre on the A65.

Notes to all runners and spectators

1. All runners must sign in at Race HQ before starting, even if they already have their race number from a previous race. This is for safety reasons: we need to know who has gone out onto the course so we can be sure everyone has finished safely.
2. All races in the YVAA Grand Prix series are multi-terrain running races not suitable for wheelchairs and will include areas of rough uneven ground, slippery muddy surfaces, woodland, scrub, fields and sometimes moorland so any runner entering one of these races must be confident that they are physically capable of coping with these conditions. If you are unsure then please contact the organizing club or YVAA sec.
3. As these races are for over 35’s and no children will be running. The organizing club will not have crèche/child minding/lost child facilities available. Runners and spectators must therefore be responsible for their children, if in attendance, at all times. Our only option would be to call police to take care of child.
4. Spectators are welcome but are reminded not to stray onto the course and hinder runners. If spectators choose to spectate at areas away from the finish they are reminded of the possibly difficult conditions underfoot and the footwear consequently needed. If spectating at road crossings, please do not put yourself or other road users at risk.