Gaddesby Gallop entries open as pre-Christmas race draws closer

Entries are open for the popular pre-Christmas cross country race, the Gaddesby Gallop, as they look to attract a record field for the secnd year running.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Nov 2018, 10:06 BST
Updated 8th Jan 2019, 21:59 BST
A record field embarks on the Gaddesby Gallop EMN-181128-110230002A record field embarks on the Gaddesby Gallop EMN-181128-110230002
A record field embarks on the Gaddesby Gallop EMN-181128-110230002

For many runners, the Gallop is their final race of the year and a festive celebration, with most donning Santa hats to tackle the 5.25-mile course.

It takes place on Saturday, December 22, from 11am, with registration sat Gaddesby Village Hall from 9.30am on the day.

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As well as plenty of mud, runners also have to tackle a brook, dewpond and drainage pipe.

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Wreake Runners have added their support to this year’s race by helping to register it with UK Athletics, meaning all affiliated runners can enter for a reduced fee of £8 on presentation of their English Athletics membership card.

Entry for non-affiliated runners costs £10.

For more information, go to the Gaddesby Gallop Facebook page.