SHOULD you fancy a challenge this May Day Bank Holiday than entrants are still being accepted for the Shinfield 10k.
More than 600 participants have already signed up for the annual run, which takes place this Monday (May 2), but organisers are trying to attract even more to take on the 6.2-mile course.
The popular 10k starts at 9.30am from School Green, while a number of junior races will be put on their marks later in the morning at 11am.
Entries for all races will be taken on the day, priced at £14 for UK Athletics (UKA) affiliated runners and £16 for those not affiliated, while anyone wanting to take part in the younger competitions will be charged an entrance fee of £7.
Those wishing to turn up and run on the day, however, will need to have registered before 9am.
“Anyone interested in entering should make sure they arrive in good time to register and pick up their timing chips and numbers, said race director Colin Cottell of organisers the Reading Roadrunners.
“With junior races, and the traditional (Shinfield) May Day Fayre as well (on the same day), this is a great morning out for all the family.”
Celebrating its 31st year, the 10k will take participants around the parish, and because the event is UKA licensed all results, which are chip timed and sent out via text message, will be added to the Power of 10 and Run Britain account.
As an additional incentive, there is also age group prizes up for grabs on the day, while anyone who can better the course records of 29.32 (male) and 35.09 (female) will pocket themselves £100.
Those running in the junior races – 2.1km (Under-7s), 3.6km (U10s), 3.6km (U13s) and 5.9km (U16s) – will set off at 11am, 11.30am and midday respectively.
Each youngster will receive a medal for taking part, while there will be additional awards for the fastest boy and girl home in each category.
For more information about the event, including car parking options, visit www.readingroadrunners.org/shinfield.html
