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We are delighted to bring the Alf Shrubb Memorial run back to Slinfold in his honour and this time over its new 10k race distance, having previously been run over 5 miles.
Why enter the Alf Shrubb Memorial?
1. You are supporting great local causes
2. The route takes place in lovely Sussex countrside
3. It's a Chip timed adult race
4. Childrens races make this an event for all the family
5. Refreshments and a fully licensed bar are available to enjoy
6. There are ladies only loos!
7. All adult race finishers get a replica world record medal
and more besides!
The Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k is a Cross Country Race that starts in Slinfold passing through the beautiful West Sussex countryside on two slightly different laps, see the maps provided, of local footpaths, bridleways and trails with the finish line at the local cricket club. It honours a local hero who was born in Slinfold and became one the greatest runners in the world. More on Alf later!
The adult race will be chip timed and led off the start line by the local fire brigade recreating the moment in 1899 when Alf Shrubb, in his work boots, chased after a fire engine heading to a huge blaze in Southwater. It was the moment that his running abilities were discovered.
Children’s races will take place at Slinfold Cricket Club which is the event HQ for the collection of race numbers. We'll have a professionally run warm up for the main race prior to the start and then move everyone across to the start line on Clapgate Lane.
Refreshments will be available on the day with tea, coffee and soft drinks being served along with obligatory cakes. The cricket club fully licensed bar will also be open.
“Where Legends are born”
Alf Shrubb was born in Slinfold in 1879. In 1901 he became all England champion at the 25th National cross-country championship, covering the 10 miles in 63.45.8, winning by 350 yards. Two years later, he smashed the three mile record in a time of 14:17:6 - a record that would last for 29 years. By the end of the 1904 season, Shrubb held the world records at 1 ½, 2, 3 and 4 mile distances and on November 5 1905 he broke seven world records in one evening in Glasgow.
A pair of Alf Shrubb running shoes are kept in the local Horsham Museum and will be on display in the Cricket Club on the day of the race.
All profits are being shared across local Slinfold Village causes including The Primary School, Cricket Club, Scouts, Church, Village Hall and the Butterfly project.
Awards
1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female
1st Male and Female Slinfold Residents
1st V40, V50, V60 and V70 Male and Female
Childrens race trophies 1st boy and girl in the 5 - 7 yrs, 8 - 10 yrs, and 11 - 13 yrs age categories.
All finishers of the adult race will receive a replica Medal won by Alf Shrubb for breaking the world 3 mile record in 1902.
Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k 5 to 7 year olds
Date
Race
Current price
Status
15/09/2024, 10:00
Closes in: 2 months from now
Kids Race, 5 - 7 yrs
Open to entrants aged between 5 and 7 on 15/09/2024
£3.00 Donation/entry fee to our charitable causes
Description
Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k 5 to 7 year olds
15/09/2024, 10:00
Kids Race, 5 - 7 yrs
£3.00 Donation/entry fee to our charitable causes
Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k 8 to 10 year olds
Date
Race
Current price
Status
15/09/2024, 10:15
Closes in: 2 months from now
Kids Race, 8 - 10 yrs
Open to entrants aged between 8 and 10 on 15/09/2024
£3.00 Donation/entry fee to our charitable causes
Description
Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k 8 to 10 year olds
15/09/2024, 10:15
Kids Race, 8 - 10 yrs
£3.00 Donation/entry fee to our charitable causes
Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k 11 to 13 year olds
Date
Race
Current price
Status
15/09/2024, 10:30
Closes in: 2 months from now
Kids Race, 11 - 13 yrs
Open to entrants aged between 11 and 13 on 15/09/2024
£5.00 Donation/entry fee to our charitable causes
Description
Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k 11 to 13 year olds
15/09/2024, 10:30
Kids Race, 11 - 13 yrs
£5.00 Donation/entry fee to our charitable causes
Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k no-group
Date
Race
Current price
Status
15/09/2024, 11:15
Closes in: 2 months from now
10k
Open to entrants aged 16 and over on 15/09/2024
£18.00 Donation/entry fee to our charitable causes
Description
Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k no-group
15/09/2024, 11:15
10k
£18.00 Donation/entry fee to our charitable causes
Location
Directions
Free parking will be available and we’ll issue details a few weeks before the event. For environmental reasons please consider car sharing, walking or cycling to our Event. Slinfold is just off the Downs Link so you can access the village safely without needing to ride all the way on main roads.
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