Running in Claygate

CLAYGATE RUN OFFERS HI-TECH TIMING

The runners in the annual Claygate five-mile run will be having microchips attached to their running shoes on the morning of Sunday July 7. Technology means that the 300 or so taking part will have their time and finishing positions calculated automatically as they cross the finishing line on the Recrea􀀛on Ground.

The run starts on the Rec at 10.30am and is for runners of all abilities. While some participants are from running clubs and are competing, most are local residents jogging for fun and the views: new entrants often say how attractive they found the countryside.

A big appeal of the Claygate run is that the route is mostly off-road and in the countryside, particularly Claygate and Arbrook Commons: only the start and end of the race are on pavements. Spectators are encouraged to cheer on the participants all around the course, and especially at the finish, where all can mingle. Further details will be available shortly. Watch out for Facebook posts on the Claygate Country 5 Run page.

source: Claygate Courier, March 2024 issue, page 17

See also

• https://www.claygateflowershow.co.uk/claygate-country-five-run