Winter Woolly 10km
Sun 24th December 2023
Winter Woolly 10km
From Racing Line Running
- Date Sun 24th December 2023
- Location Reading, West Berkshire
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km
Event summary
Racing Line Running is thrilled to present the 4th Winter Woolly 10km event on Sunday, December 24th, 2023 in the picturesque location of Reading, West Berkshire. Hosted at the stunning Elstree School in Woolhampton, participants will enjoy a multi-terrain course that showcases the beauty of the Berkshire countryside, including lanes, footpaths, trails, woodlands, and the occasional hill challenge. The event also features a canicross race with a separate start and prize category, adding an extra fun element for furry friends and their owners. Join us for a festive and exhilarating day of running in a scenic setting that will leave you feeling invigorated and accomplished.
Organiser's Description
The 4th Winter Woolly 10km takes place on Sunday December 24th from the fabulous grounds of Elstree School in Woolhampton. We are truly grateful to our wonderful hosts for allowing us to use their beautiful venue.
Our multi terrain course is a real treat. After touring the school grounds you'll see the stunning Berkshire countryside from lanes, footpaths, trails and woodlands. We'll throw in the occasional hill as well before you finish back on the manicured lawns of Elstree School.
Once again, we're delighted to also have a canicross event, with a separate start & prize category.
Our multi terrain course is a real treat. After touring the school grounds you'll see the stunning Berkshire countryside from lanes, footpaths, trails and woodlands. We'll throw in the occasional hill as well before you finish back on the manicured lawns of Elstree School.
Once again, we're delighted to also have a canicross event, with a separate start & prize category.
Races
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10km
£23.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
CLOSED -
Canicross 10km
£23.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
CLOSED
Course Details
A stunning multi terrain 10km course, starting and finishing in the lovely grounds of Elstree School. Undulating in places, muddy in others, the course takes in trails, woodland paths and parklands.
Reviews
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4 reviews
Race report...
Very chilly in Woolhampton the morning of the race, so much so that the water pipes in the sports hall toilets froze leaving just four equally frosty portaloos!
Ground was not too muddy, but there was ice in places, which caused a few slips, but the worst of the ice was marshalled and avoidable.
There was some light sleet, but the heavy rain held off for the race.
The route is mainly off-road undulating through some picturesque countryside; definitely not for road shoes!
It is a friendly and generally well organised event, with nearby parking and you can see your time as soon as you finish the race.
The event deserves at least 4 stars because of the faultless organisation, marshalling and the facilities at the venue. The route is picturesque and I am sure on a dryer sunny winter's day would be wonderful. However, this year it was extremely muddy due to much rain leading up to the event, and rain on the day. I spent much of the event slipping, sliding and just trying to stay on my feet; wishing I had better trail shoes. In the end I was satisfied with my time, but this was a race for the mudlarks!
Winter Woolly 10km