Category: Summer Handicap Series

Fun, competitive and full of prizes!

A great fun member event with a touch of competitiveness where anyone could be the winner and win prizes! 5 races on the same course with runners starting at staggered times, based on running ability; the slowest first and the fastest last with the aim that everyone finishes at roughly the same time – anyone could win! Run 3 of 5 races to qualify for the overall standings and a commemorative gift.

Thursday 21 May 2026 • Thursday 28 May 2026 • Thursday 25 June 2026 • Thursday 9 July 2029 • Thursday 23 July 2026

Under year 7 junior race, 6pm in Victoria Park
Year 7 and above junior and senior races, registration 6.30pm, first runner 7pm

The Harrier’s committee are super excited to confirm that we will be running a 2021 Handicap Series but with a twist – including a new route!

For those who are new to the Handicap Series it is a great fun member event with a touch of competitiveness where anyone could be the winner! Races are over the same course with runners setting off at staggered times depending on running ability; the slowest first and the fastest last with the aim that everyone finishes at roughly the same time.

2.3 mile course run on the 2019 Relay course – which may be a relief to those who have taken it easy over lockdown. We had concerns the usual course would be unsafe for runners and marshals due to the increase of holiday traffic during the summer months and extra marshals would be needed. The new route is quieter and safer for all, view it here

The start and finish will be at the Cattle Market car park – we had to consider the space needed at the start and finish to maintain social distancing for runners and the public. The Pill car park has become significantly busier due to the gym and other establishments, therefore we didn’t feel it was safe to have the finish area outside the clubhouse

Races will be held on the following dates: Thursday 15 July, Thursday 22 July, Thursday 12 August, Thursday 26 August, Thursday 2 September

The Bideford AAC Handicap Series is going virtual for 2020! A series of four member only 5 mile events taking place in May, June, July and August.

How it works:

• After entering all participants will be given a handicap time, which may be adjusted after each event at organiser’s discretion
• Senior participants choose their own 5 mile (8k) route, junior participants chose either a 3 mile or 2k route; the start and finish must be in the same place and accessible from your household without the need to travel/drive
• Participants must run the same route for all four events.
• Activities must be run, and results submitted within the following dates:
  Event week 1: Monday 25 to Sunday 31 May
  Event week 2: Monday 22 to Sunday 28 June
  Event week 3: Monday 20 to Sunday 26 July
  Event week 4: Monday 17 to Sunday 23 August
• Results will be based on total elapsed time, not moving time.

Entries now closed
Senior Virtual enquiries please contact Candy Jewell or Gemma Steele
Junior Virtual enquiries please contact Tracey Wilson or Louise Pilkington

A series of four member only 5k events taking place in September, October, November and December.

How it works:

• After entering all participants will be given a handicap time, which may be adjusted after each event at organiser’s discretion
• Senior participants choose their own 5k route, junior participants chose either a 5k or 2k route; the start and finish must be in the same place
• Participants must run the same route for all four events
• Activities must be run, and results submitted within the following dates:
  Event week 1: Monday 21 to Sunday 27 September
  Event week 2: Monday 19 to Sunday 25 October
  Event week 3: Monday 16 to Sunday 22 November
  Event week 4: Monday 14 to Sunday 20 December
• Results will be based on total elapsed time, not moving time.