Penistone Footpath Runners have organised their annual fundraising challenge the Penistone Hill Race in support of your leisure centre.
A gruelling multi-terrain race faces challengers who want to support Sporting Penistone – the charity the keeps Penistone Leisure Centre running.
With approximately 6½ miles (10½km) and 1,000 feet (300m) of ascent, it is a tough race on tarmac, trails and paths, with hills and stunning views of the Penistone area, run under UK Athletics rules (cross country permit tbc).
The 2018 race will be held on Sunday 30th September.
Enter online here
Form for postal entry is here
Minimum age – 17 on the day
Start and Finish from Penistone Showground (behind Tesco GR 243033)
Registration from 9am at Penistone Leisure Centre, Thurlstone Road, S36 9EF (GR 241037) – allow 10 minutes to walk to the start. Parking, changing rooms, showers, hot food available.
Entry fees: £8 EA registered runners, £10 unregistered in advance, £11/£13 on the day.
Trophies for 1st Male and Female, prizes for all age categories and teams, extensive spot prizes. Shield for the 1st Team of 4 non-affiliated runners.
Volunteers to staff the leisure centre are still being sought – if you’ve wanted to help but not joined our team yet, here’s your chance, and existing volunteers are invited to help out on this busy day too.
For more running opportunities see the Penistone Footpath Runners website
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