Nice Work events in 2011:
Goudhurst 10K - Sunday May 1, 2011
Supporting Goudhurst and Kilndown PTA.
The race is a pretty out and back course along country paths and roads around the village – the course is undulating with no real hills and will suit runners of all standards.
Race details:
- Location: Risebridge Farm, Peasley Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1HN
- Time: 10.30 am:
- Terrain: The start is on grass and follows off road tracks and trails until reaching a two mile stretch on tarmac road – with a dog-leg section through a wooded area. This is an undulating course, not too difficult with few uphill sections and suitable for all abilities
Hamstreet 10K - Sunday June 12, 2011
Hamstreet, Romney Marsh, near Ashford. The run is mainly off road in and around Hamstreet Woods and is supporting Hamstreet Primary School - with nice weather this will be a beautiful, scenic run.
3rd Staplehurst Carnival & Fete 10K - Sunday June 26, 2011
Nice Work takes over organising the 3rd Staplehurst Carnival & Fete 10K. The race has been switched from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning this year and its fast and flat road course makes it an ideal event to try for a pb.
12th Bewl 15 - Sunday July 3, 2011
By Wadhurst Runners – a Sussex Grand Prix event, the race has been voted one of the best in the country and an early entry is advised.
Hastings 5 Mile Race - Sunday May 15, 2011
Organised by Hastings Runners. This is a fast seafront race that carries a £100 cash prize for setting a new course record. You can enter online at Runners World or download an entry form from the Hastings Runners website at www.hastingsrunners.org.uk
Evening events
Littlestone Lifeboats 10K Promenade Dash - Friday May 27, 2011
Supporting the RNLI, the race starts from the lifeboat station and is a fast out and back run along the flat promenade. As well as the race, there will be a barbecue, bar and live music.
Rye Summer Classic Series - starting Friday July 15, 2011
This popular series attracts a wide range of abilities with super fast runners lining up with beginners and those just looking for a gentle Friday night run out. There are three races – two 5Ks and a 10K, with the 10K kicking off the series
New summer series events
Samphire Hoe - Wednesday June 1, 2011
A new four-race 5K summer evening series taking place near Dover. This brand new Summer evening series takes place in the unique setting of Samphire Hoe - a nationally important and protected landscape in the shadow of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. Samphire Hoe is one of the few places that you can truly appreciate the drama of the White Cliffs. Great care has been taken to make the landscape at Samphire Hoe fit in this dramatic setting. The series comprises three fast and flat 5K races with a special Finals Night featuring an end of series 5K plus a feature race for the fastest 20 runners from the first three races competing for a cash prize. The course should be super-fast, but would suit runners of all standards including beginners
Ashford Summer 5K Series in Victoria Park, Ashford - Friday July 1, 2011
The races take place in a traffic free park setting. The fast and slightly undulating course makes this event ideal for setting a new 5K pb – and it’s great too for beginners or those simply looking for a short evening run. The three race series is supporting St Theresa’s Primary School in the town and further races take place in July and August.
Further details of all our races can be found on our website www.nice-work.org.uk. Note that all our races also feature support events for younger runners.
