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RUNNERS MAKE COUNTRY 5 THE BIGGEST SINCE THE PANDEMIC

This year's Claygate Country 5 was the biggest since the pandemic, with, more than 370 runners taking to the woodland paths around the village, starting and finishing on the Recreation Ground.

Many of this year's runners came from local running clubs alongside a good number of competitors from Claygate. The winner completed the five-mile course in just over 29 minutes but the organisers are always keen to encourage runners of all abilities and the final finisher took one hour and 20 minutes.

The large field and generous support from sponsors, Owen White Catlin, meant the event made a healthy surplus, supporting the Flower Show. The popular run has been a fixture in the Claygate calendar for more than 40 years, taking place on the Sunday before the Flower and Village Show.

Organising such an event takes time and requires volunteers to help on the day. The organisers are incredibly grateful to everyone who volunteered their time to make the 2025 event happen. To ensure the run can take place in future years, more support with planning, organising and helping on the day are needed. If you can help, please email claygatecountryfive@crgt.co.uk