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In 2005 Quakers Running Club was 'Highly Commended' by Cancer Research UK for its continued support of Darlington's Race for Life. Click here to view the award.

 

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The club is also recognised by the Flora London Marathon for its dedication and support given to beginners and has been designated a Flora London Marathon Running Club Partner, the only club in County Durham to receive this accolade.

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About the Club

The club's main training base is at Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College Playing Fields, Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 8LR. We train on a Tuesday and Thursday evenings (meeting at the school at 6:30pm). Formed in May 1995 with a membership of just six. The club was formed to promote the participation of all disciplines of athletics and has quickly established itself as one of the regions more active promoters of running events.

At present the club boasts a coaching staff of twenty qualified coaches specialising in a wide range of disciplines from sprints to ultra distance running, including field events, as well as more diverse disciplines such as fell running, strength & conditioning and orienteering. We cater for all types of runners and boast a varied membership, accomodating for all ability ranges. No one is ever left behind! We consider ourselves to be the most friendly and active running club in the area.

If you are interested in joining, you might find our membership introduction pack useful. Click here to download the file as a PDF.


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Written by The Racing Commitee   
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:39


are pleased to resurrect

 


 

THE WHITE HORSE HANDICAP RACE

THURSDAY 4TH AUGUST 2011

7.15pm Start  -  Registration from 6.15pm - 7.00pm

Run over 5 miles (approx.) of countryside around the Harrowgate Hill and Barmpton areas of Darlington.
This is an undulating and scenic multi-terrain run which includes a water hazard crossing the beck.
( You can choose to opt out of the crossing but incur a small time penalty ).

Important Information

Registration will be at The White Horse Inn, Burtree Lane, Harrowgate Hill, Darlington, DL1 3AD
Parking is available at the rear of the Inn - please do not use the front car park.
There are toilets available but no changing facilities.
The Start / Finish is in the field opposite the Inn - Take care crossing the road !
Water will be provided at the finish and there will be light snacks / nibbles provided for the presentations afterwards. No muddy shoes inside please, so bring a change of footwear for the presentation/refreshments.

Depending on the weather conditions there may be parts of the route that are soft, wet or muddy underfoot.
The route will be well marked and marshalled.

  • Please note that this is an invitational run and it is not a UK Athletics registered event.
  • All runners therefore take part at their own risk.
  • There is no entry fee but donations to cover costs will be welcome.
  • Enter on the day only.
  • Numbers will be issued for administration purposes only.
  • Due to the distance and terrain we recommend a lower age limit of 15 years for this run.


Handicapping
Handicapping will be based on best personal 10K time in the previous 12 months and is not age/sex related.
If you have not done a 10K in that time we will estimate a time from the information you give us.
In all cases - please be honest with your times !

Prizes will be awarded to the first runners back, not the fastest time - subject to any time penalty for using the bridge rather than crossing the water hazard !

Our grateful thanks to the White Horse Inn for their hospitality.
www.sizzlingpubs.co.uk/thewhitehorsedarlington
 
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