The annual five mile run, which attracts an entry of some 500 runners, is organised by the Claygate Flower and Village Show Society. It is really the first event of the Flower Show which takes place the following Saturday.
The run follows a route which, apart from the final mile, is nearly all on footpaths on and around Arbrook Common. Newcomers to the run are surprised at the attractiveness of this countryside. Only moderate hills are encountered.
The run starts and finishes at the Claygate recreation ground.
There are four age categories for each of male and female runners (see under Classes) and the first three to finish in each class receive a trophy to retain. The winner in each class also gets awarded a cup to retain for a year. In addition there is a Family section pairing father/son, father/daughter, mother/son, mother/daughter. The pair with the lowest combined finishing places in each category win the honour of being family champions.
The entry and timing administration is under the control of Sport Systems Limited, a company which specialises in such activities. Each runner will have attached to their running shoe a chip that at the finish will automatically activate recording of their time and calculate the finishing position. The results for all classes and sections will be prepared automatically.
Please can my self and my daughter still enter for the Claygate 5 even though online entries are now closed?
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I’m sorry Suzanne. I only just seeing your message. I hope you manage to enter race. Even if you two would have had to run individually.
My apologies again
Elisa
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Hi,
Apparently my brother Brian Dent came 3rd in the Super Vets on Sunday morning. As he lives in Buckinghamshire he asked me if I could pick up his cup / medal for him. How would I go about this. I live in Claygate – 5 St Leonards road. Unfortunately I am away this weekend so can’t pick it up at the Flower Show.
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Hi Adrian. Of course will bring your brother’s trophie to you. Thank you for letting us know.
Elisa
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Thanks Elisa, that is great!
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Elisa, When would be a good time for me to collect my brother (Brian Dent)’s trophy?
Adrian
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I will pop to you today. Sorry is taken me some time.
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Hi Elisa, We are around most of the weekend, but if it is easier I am happy to collect from you.
Adrian
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I promise I will bring it to you. I just been so busy. I’m sorry
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Hi Adrian. I just left your brother’s trophy on your porch. Please let me know that you got it. Thank you
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