Category: Bure Valley 10

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Bure Valley 10 Mile

Thanks to Kirsty for her report from last week’s Bure Valley 10 Mile Race:

On Sunday 28th September, 5 RntS runners and 2 fabulous cheerers went to the Bure Valley 10 mile race.

Set in Banningham, the route is on quiet country roads with minimal traffic. Starting outside the village hall we set off into the countryside, perfect weather conditions for a Sunday run. The course takes you out of the village until the road splits into a left or right turning. The route takes the left which then loops back round and you then come back onto the main road and head back up to the split where the second time, the right turning is taken. This leads out and up a hill past a church which then loops back round and takes you to the finish line back in Banningham on the village green. This section is where you may get to see the lead runners coming back. I was on 4.5 miles and the leader was heading for the 8 mile marker. Some very impressive running!

A great run from everyone with some great PBs too, plus David got 2nd in his age category. This was my 7th time doing this race (it’s definitely one of my favourites!) and I got my 3rd best time which I was really pleased with. This is an ideal race if you’re training or looking to step up to the half marathon distance and has a generous cut off time of 2 hours.

Homemade cakes and drinks available in the hall afterwards makes it a lovely morning out.

Photos: Laura Watson.

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Run Sandringham 10k, Bure Valley 10 Mile, Robin Hood Half Marathon & Norfolk Coastal Marathon/Half Marathon

Run Sandringham 10K

‘What a lovely day for Sandringham 10K, it started out a little drizzly but that soon cleared up.  This race is popular with RntS and locals alike so it was very busy at the start, getting into the car park was particularly challenging for lots and so the start had to be delayed while everyone got in and parked.

The car park challenge, loo queues (which were actually quite quick) and the 2 wave start also meant that we didn’t get the chance for a pre-race photo of everyone.

I love this race and course, the only bit that was not enjoyable last year was a short out and back section that was added just to make up the distance, this year they adjusted the start and finish points to remove this section which was great.  It’s a multi terrain course of grass, gravel path, tarmac and woodland trails which can be a bit tricky with some tree routes and uneven sections.  I almost came a cropper on an uneven section on a steepish downhill through the woods but fortunately managed to right myself – phew!

There was lots of support out on the course from fabulous marshals including Lucy H, our own personal photographer Pete and other RntS out to support – thank you all.  I enjoyed a gentle trot round and got the full benefit of faster RntS finishers supporting and cheering at the finish too.’

Michelle

Official Results:
Tara – 00:46:56.9
Kevin S – 00:48:26.5
Andrew T – 00:49:12.6
Will – 00:50:02.9
Stuart G – 00:50:12.8
Malcolm – 00:52:24.3
Chris L – 00:56:55.0
Michelle – 01:03:37.2
Denise S – 01:04:22.2
Mark – 01:05:19.9
Vikki – 01:05:20.6
Debbie – 01:07:11.9
Francesca – 01:07:38.8
Lesley – 01:09:30.2
Catherine – 01:13:28.1
Christine  – 01:22:37.0
Cammille – 01:23:19.1
Angie – 01:25:29.6

Bure Valley 10 mile

Unofficial Results (Strava):
Lucy Mc – 01:35:10
Marie – 01:35:38
Kirsty L – 01:48:10

Robin Hood Half Marathon

Official Results:
John – 02:28:22

Norfolk Coastal Half Marathon (Saturday 23rd September 2023)

Official Results:

Jimmy 01:31:50
Kyle 01:37:43
Shane 01:48:14
Ceri 02:47:18

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Norfolk Coastal Marathon (Saturday 23rd September 2023)

Official Results:

Lucy M 05:24:16
Kirsty L 05:44:26