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The Lucky Horseshoe Challenge - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, ultra The Lucky Horseshoe Challenge - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, ultra The Lucky Horseshoe Challenge - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, ultra

The Lucky Horseshoe Challenge - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, ultra

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Horseheath Racecourse, Cambridge, CB21 4QP

Sat 13th August 2022

Starting at 09:00

Organiser's Description

Its back, the Lucky Horseshoe Challenge with another beautiful medal

Come and join us at our exclusive venue at Horseheath Racecourse, Cambridge, CB21 4QP

It's a six hour event, run as far as you can during the six hours and a little bit more if you're lucky, as long as you are leaving the Base Camp by 5:59:59 you get to run another lap, we have designed a 5.3k route which encompasses the grounds of Horseheath racecourse, 90% of the route is within the grounds and a small portion is on a public footpath/Bridleway.

You can run as much or little as you want to, you can rest between laps if you like and take in the music at the aid station, all whilst socially distancing of course.

You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th, the location is pretty self-contained, making this an intimate event with us having exclusive use of the main area. We have plenty of open space at the venue to ensure we can all stay socially distanced and space ourselves adequately,

This race is also ideal for those who want to try and achieve a Marathon distance and for those who also want the option to push a little further, possibly an ultra but without the complications of trail ultras, with next to no navigation, no kit required, an aid station every lap and straightforward logistics.

Races

  • Individual Entry - Bespoke Medal

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra (Lucky Dip)

    £30.00

    Individual Entry - Lucky Dip Medal

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • Individual Entry - Bespoke Medal

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra (Lucky Dip)

    £30.00

    Individual Entry - Lucky Dip Medal

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

What's Included

Its back, the Lucky Horseshoe Challenge with another beautiful medal

Come and join us at our exclusive venue at Horseheath Racecourse, Cambridge, CB21 4QP

  • Bespoke Medal
  • Free Parking
  • Complimentary coffee/hot chocolate and cake to all finishers
  • Friendly low key event
  • Race Photos
  • 6 hours to complete
  • Toilets at base camp
  • Aid station each lap
  • Traffic free event

How to Get There

Just off the A1307 - please look out for our RACE EVENT HERE TODAY sign

Parking

Parking is also included and secure on site, we will have a parking attendant showing you where to park, they will also check your name, give you your race bib numbers and let you know where to come to the Race HQ/Base Camp

Location

Horseheath Racecourse, Great Thurlow, Haverhill, CB21 4QP

Course Details

An undulating picturesque course within the private grounds of Horseheath Race Course. The terrain has long slopes rather than hills, it is a challenging course, there is a small public footpath/Bridleway yet whilst its undulated, its primarily flat. Mainly pathway with a small undulated section, our suggestion is to wear road trainers, but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential.

Select your Wave

There will be two waves available; 9am and 11am

  • Please note the cut off point is 3pm, meaning that those that start at 11am only have 4hours to complete their distance

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Location

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