Up and Running Sponsored – Winter Walking League

A series of walk events from October – February for race walkers of all ages and abilities.

Races are

10km – Men and women aged 15 and over

5km – Men and women aged 13 and over

2km – Development event for boys and girls under 15 years

1km – Development event for boys and girls under 11 years.

Age groups are as UKA rules.

Venues for 2021-2022 season

Location   Date     Check – in  Location
Round 1 – National Sports Centre Roadway 31st October 8.45am for 9.30am start Manx Harriers HQ (Mass start)
Round 2 –  Andreas Village 28th November as above Andreas Hall (handicap start)
Round 3 – Ramsey Mooragh Prom 12th December as above

Ramsey Rugby Club (TBC) (mass start)

(Including Christmas social – food and raffle)

2022 – Dates to be confirmed – (IOMAA fixtures to agree)
Round 4 –  Ronaldsway Industrial Estate 9th January as above Check in (TBC) (handicap start)
Round 5 – National Sports Centre Roadway 6th February as above

Manx Harriers HQ (Mass start)

(Presentation of League in clubhouse at final round)

 

Entry Fees  – Per event

Manx Harriers club members – £5.

All other athletics clubs members – £6.

Unattached athletes – £8

Junior walkers – £2

 

The races are calculated by points system – with prizes calculated on those with the lowest points total at the end of the series.

Race numbers are issued in the first round you compete in for whole series of races (please keep your numbers safe).

Best 3 performances from 5 to count.

N.B. – ROAD SAFETY – High Viz kit must be worn in rounds 2 – 3 and 4 (Open roads events) – No earphones to be worn during these rounds.