Winter Woolly 10km
From Racing Line Running
- Date Tue 24th December 2024
- Time 10:00
- Location Reading, West Berkshire
- Price £24.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km
Event summary
Get ready for the Winter Woolly 10km, a festive running event organized by Racing Line Running on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024. Set in the picturesque surroundings of Elstree School in Woolhampton, Reading, West Berkshire, this is the fifth edition of this cherished race. Participants will enjoy a delightful multi-terrain course that meanders through the beautiful Berkshire countryside, including charming lanes, scenic footpaths, enchanting trails, and serene woodlands, not to mention a few challenging hills to keep things exciting!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer, the Winter Woolly 10km promises an unforgettable experience. Plus, for our furry friends, we're thrilled to host a canicross event with a separate start and prize category, ensuring that everyone in the family can join in on the fun! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit while staying active in such a stunning setting. Sign up today and be part of this wonderful community event!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer, the Winter Woolly 10km promises an unforgettable experience. Plus, for our furry friends, we're thrilled to host a canicross event with a separate start and prize category, ensuring that everyone in the family can join in on the fun! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit while staying active in such a stunning setting. Sign up today and be part of this wonderful community event!
Winter Woolly 10km
Tue 24th December 2024
Organiser's Description
The 5th Winter Woolly 10km takes place on 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
£24.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
SOLD OUT -
Canicross 10km
£24.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
SOLD OUT
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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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
