Elmore 7
SLH will once again be promoting the ELMORE 7 at 2pm Saturday July 19th. This race, run in conjunction with the Chipstead Flower Show, is always popular with club runners, joggers and local fun runners. The undulating course through country lanes is well marshalled and there is a drinks station en route. The Flower Show and fete provide interest for family and friends before, during and after the race. Full details below:
2008 Race Information
Entry Costs
Affiliated Club - £6 (£8 on the day)
Unaffiliated runners - £8 (£10 on the day)
Postal entries close Sat 12th July (postmark). Do not forget SAE and cheque payable to South London Harriers.
Entries arriving with a later postmark will be treated as “on the day” and the relevant fee will be payable upon collection on Race Day before 1.30pm.
Entries to:
Richard Carter
37a The Chase
Coulsdon
Surrey
CR5 2EJ
Email:richardnc2@hotmail.com
The race starts and finishes in the grounds of “Elmore”, High Road, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3SB (Map Ref:TQ277567) Follow the signs to the Flower Show. Parking will be free on the Meads playing fields and will be signposted.
The Flower Show. Your family and friends are all welcome to come along and support you (entrance fee for non runners). There will be plenty for them to see and do at the Village Flower Show and Fair including stalls, children’s entertainment, raffles, beer tent, tea & cakes, brass band etc.
Public Transport
The start is 1.1 miles from Chipstead station and 2.5 miles from Coulsdon South.. There is no bus service.
2007 Results
1st. Man: Kevin Quinn (Aldershot, Farnham & District) 38:45
1st. Woman: Pippa Major (South London Harriers) 45:44
Last Runner: 1:32:38 (256 finishers)
We welcome all grades of runners.
The course was remeasured in 2005 and is an accurate 7 miles. There are mile markers on the course in accordance with the official measurement. There is a Drinks Station at 3.2 miles. SEAA Race permit No.7213.
Entry Forms
You can download an entry form and course map from this website. You can enter on line through Runners World.
Medical Support
First Aid is provided by St. John Ambulance at the Start/Finish area and on course.
Charity Support
The Elmore 7 has supported local charities since the first race in 1989. Over £23,000 has been raised since then. This year we are supporting Dyscover, a charity based at Walton on the Hill helping people with dysphasia. We are sponsored by Legal and General.. Once expenses, prizes etc have been accounted for ALL monies go to the charity. If you would like to raise your own sponsorship money please feel free to do so.
2006 Results
1st. Man: Jason Simpson (South London Harriers) 37:35
1st. Woman: Ruth Hutton (South London Harriers) 46:37
Entry Forms
You can download an entry form and course map from this website. You can enter on line through Runners World.