Leeds Race Series 2012

 

Apologies, I’m somewhat behind plan with the administration of the Leeds Race Series.  However, be assured that this page will be updated in time for races 2 and 3 in the series, the Post Hill 5k on 29 May and the Apperley Bridge Canter on 30 May

 

Bob

 

For a list of entries to 26 February, click here (NB this includes entries to 20 Feb on Meanwood Valley Trail entry forms)

 

Recent changes in red

 

The Leeds Athletics Network Race Series 2012 is a “grand prix” style series of races including most races organized by Athletics Clubs in Leeds.

 

There will be around 16 races in the series, with distances varying from 1 mile to 10 miles, some road, some off-road.  

 

The 2012 Series will be open to all residents of Leeds (within the Leeds City boundary) and, additionally, to all members of Athletics Clubs in Leeds.  (In future years, this may be expanded and open to all runners).

 

The 2012 Series will be free to enter (other than you need to pay the entry fee for each race!).  Registration will be available via one or more of the following methods

·         Clicking on the link at the bottom of this page

·         Ticking a box on a paper or online entry form

·         Filling in an entry slip at a race

Note that we will require name, address, club (if applicable) and date of birth.  Details will not be disclosed to any third party.

 

Overall series category placings will be decided according to the best 7 or 8 or 9 race scores (completion of half of the events).  Age groups will be according to the age at the start of the year 1 Jan 2012.

 

Categories are overall man, overall woman, and men and women in 5 year categories 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc …

 

Proposed scoring system.  In each race, 1st man scores 1000, 2nd scores 999, 3rd scores 998 etc for overall award.  1st woman scores 1000, 2nd scores 999, 3rd scores 998 etc for overall award.  1st man in each age group scores 1000 etc for age-group award.  1st woman in each age group scores 1000 etc for age-group award.

 

All results / league tables will be published on the Leeds Athletics Network website.  We will be setting up a Facebook page available to open to all participants.

 

We will also be setting up an inter-club competition and we are also considering organizing a junior race series to start next September.

 

The following races are all confirmed in the series except where indicated

·         Saturday 14 April - Meanwood Trail Race - Valley Striders www.valleystriders.org.uk

·         CANCELLED Monday 7 May - Rothwell 10k

·         Wednesday 30 May – Pudsey Pacers Post Hill 5k www.pudseypacers.com

·         Thursday 31 May - Apperley Bridge Canter - Horsforth Harriers www.horsforthharriers.co.uk

·         Wednesday 13 June - Otley 10 mile - Otley A C www.otleyac.org.uk

·         Tuesday 3 July – Jane Tomlinson Canal Race 5k at Methley – Rothwell Harriers www.rothwellharriers.org.uk  (to be confirmed in series)

·         Probably Wednesday 4 July - John Lunn Hyde Park 5k - Leeds City AC (to be confirmed in series)

·         Sunday 15 July - Eccup 10 mile - Abbey Runners www.abbeyrunners.co.uk

·         Sunday 22 July - Puma Pudsey 10k - Pudsey Pacers www.pudseypacers.com

·         Saturday 4 August - Round Hill Fell Race - Otley A C www.otleyac.org.uk

·         Wednesday 8 or 15 August - Hyde Park 1 mile races - Hyde Park Harriers www.hydeparkharriers.co.uk

·         Sunday 9 September - The Wetherby Run (10k) - Wetherby Runners www.wetherbyrunnersac.co.uk

·         Saturday 15 September - Rombalds Romp Trail Race and Fell Race - Abbey Runners www.abbeyrunners.co.uk

·         Sunday 23 September - Kirkstall Trail Race - Kirkstall Harriers www.kirkstallharriers.org.uk

·         Sunday 30 September - Horsforth 10k - Horsforth Harriers www.horsforthharriers.co.uk

·         Sunday 7 October - Harewood 10 Mile Trail Race - Valley Striders www.valleystriders.org.uk

·         Wednesday 26 December - Chevin Chase from Aireborough Leisure Centre - Airecentre Pacers (to be confirmed in series)

·         Also a selected parkrun at Hyde Park (to be confirmed in series)

·         Also a selected parkrun at Roundhay Park (to be confirmed in series)

 

The Leeds Race Series 2012 is organised by and supported by clubs in the Leeds Athletics Network.

 

Click here to enter the Leeds Race Series