Events

Near as Damn It 10k  Summer Series

Three multi terrain 10k events held on the last Thursday in May, June and July on Farthing Downs and Happy Valley. Also known as the Informal 10ks, these races are suitable for all abilities. No prizes, just a half price drink in the SLH bar afterwards and a chance to compare notes on the race. There are prizes after the last event for those with the best cumulative times for the three races. Races start at 7.30pm.

This year's races are on

31st. May, 28th. June and 26th. July.

Entry will be £4 per race or all 3 for £10.

Entry forms available soon.

For a map of the course click here

The Gibb - an annual 5 Mile race usually in October

1 lap course, across Farthing Down and Happy Valley

For a map of the course click here

This year it was on Saturday 1st.October starting at 2.30pm. See Results & Gallery for information

The Pirie - an Annual 10 Mile race in early December

a 2 lap course, across Farthing Down and Happy Valley

In 2011 the race was held on Sunday 4th. December starting at 10am - see Results and Gallery pages.

For a map of the course click here

The above events offer the following:

  • Prizes for Men, Women and Vets
  • Prize for first visiting team (4 to score)
  • Full changing and showers available at:- SLH Clubhouse
  • Free tea and cake for all finishers at the club house
  • Start on Farthing Downs (10 minutes jog from club house)  

 

Elmore 7 - July 14th. 2012


 

This challenging 7 mile road race starts at Chipstead and is held in July in conjunction with the Chipstead Flower Show famous for maintaining a traditional  environment of family entertainment.

The event has grown in popularity attracting 400 runners with all abilities taking part. The race is part of the Surrey Road League.

The course is run on rolling quiet roads in the Chipstead area. The covetted trophy and other prizes are presented from the show ring with full refreshment facilities available.

Our chosen charity for 2012 is St. Christopher's Hospice to thank them for the help and support given to Mark Burtwell and his family in 2011. Also, the new Mark Burtwell Cup will be presented to the first SLH member to finish the race.

For a map of the course click here

Further details on how to enter the above races will be posted on the site nearer to the date of the event.

Boxing Day Handicap


 

Daniel Sellman, Winner 2011

The Boxing Day race is about two miles long, following a course which, after a short but tough climb, follows the top of Happy Valley and returns along the bottom of the valley.

The race is run on “yacht handicap” rules; the slowest runner starts first, followed by the next slowest and so on until the fastest runner leaves about 10 minutes later. It is intended to be a friendly race, relatives and friends are welcome to join in.

The race starts at 11.00; numbers and a start time are available from the Club House from 10.00 to 10.30. All participants are requested to bring a wrapped prize of value around 3 pounds. These are distributed at random in the Bar after the race - so everyone gets a prize!.