Club Handicap Race - 8th July 2021

It's happening!
Time to get your entries in for the annual Heathside Handicap.

Date: Thursday 8th July (subject to usual uncertainties)
Time: 7pm first runner sets off (arrive at 6.30-6.45pm)
Venue: Alexandra Palace

Format: 5K, setting off slowest first, according to predicted finish time.
Post-event drinks: With a bit of luck, this should be possible! Venue TBC.

Categories:
First finisher (M/F)
Fastest time (SEN M/ SEN F/MV40/FV40/JM/JF)
Fastest debut (M/F)

How to enter:
Entry is free for current London Heathside members
Send your entry to heathsidehandicap@gmail.com

Please include:

  • Your category: Junior, Senior, or Vet (40+)

  • Your best recent (last 3 months) 5K race performance - which admittedly may be difficult this year
    *or*

  • Your best estimate of your predicted current 5K race time (please provide believable justification!)

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