The 5 mile handicap race - 2026
The date for our 2026 5 mile handicap is Thursday 18th June.
How does a handicap run work? In a handicap, each runner is given a target time to complete the 5 mile route in. This time is based on the runner's current form. Information from training and recent races will be used to calculate the target. Runners are then put in to a ranking order based on those target times with the slowest runner first. Each runner is then set off in that order with start times based on the handicap time given to each runner. If all runners complete the 5 mile in the target times given, they will all finish together! The winner of a 5 mile handicap race is the runner who beats their target time by the greatest margin.
Prizes will be awarded to the first three finishers, the fastest man and the fastest lady. All finishers will receive a medal.