Westbury Harriers Weekly News
Evening Westbury Harriers,
Just a very short newsletter this week. As you should be aware there is no training this week or next week. Now is a good time to sign up for some races in the new year. Get some concrete goals in the diary. I have added a pile of local races to the calendar, so have a butchers and see if you fancy any (the Clevedon boxing day run is a great race). Or maybe you have some bucket list races you want to run further afield? Why not take the plunge now and sign up?
Have a great break and a wonderful Christmas.
Ben
CLUB NOTICES
CLUB KIT
Membermojo store is now updated with new vest stock. Junior sizes now available.
Westbury Harriers at membermojo
TRAINING THIS WEEK
Christmas schedule, no formal training sessions.
UPCOMING RACES / CLUB CHAMPS
A reminder that we have an events calendar on our website where you can keep track of dates for training, events and races.https://westburyharriers.co.uk/events/events-calendar/
And club champ races here: Club Championship – Westbury Harriers
See race listings at the bottom of the newsletter for a new Club championship race 🙂
REMINDER OF GWENT LEAGUE DATES
This is our main cross-country team event. Suitable for all club members, all ages, all abilities. Everyone scores for the team, individually and for their age group. We want FULL teams in each age group. Cost is £5 + admin fee per race, payable via RunTogether. Running can be quite an individual sport, but this is really where it comes together as a team and a club with a great atmosphere. Do come and give a Gwent League a go, whether you can do one race in the season, or all five, whatever your contribution, it really does help.
Saturday, February 7th 2026 Chepstow Race Course
Saturday, February 28th 2026 Parc Bryn Bach
SOUTH WEST CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
More suitable for those who run in groups 1-3.
Saturday 3rd January RNAS Merryfield, Ilton, Taunton.
** Please Note the early deadline and arrangements for coaches and spectators **
Teams : 6 Senior Men / 4 Senior Women (Under 20s run same race and count for Seniors)
Masters Categories : Men M40, M50, M60. Women : FM35, FM45, FM55
Teams : Senior Men – 5 to score Women – 4 to score.
Entry : Please enter yourself. South-West Cross-Country Championships** Deadline 14th December.
ENGLISH NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday 21st February 206 – East Park, Sedgefield, County Durham.
Suitable for all ages and abilities. It is a mass celebration of running – fantastic fun and always a true cross-country course (slightly challenging but totally doable!) The Club has in previous years organised coach transport for runners taking part but the distances involved means coach travel on the day is not a realistic option this time. This remains a prestigious National event and whilst recognising that the length of the journey and the lack of an organised travel option will put off some runners, we still hope that some of you will take part. The club will contribute towards the travel expenses of runners in accordance with our Expenses policy as set out on the Website.
MIDLAND 6/12 STAGE SPRING ROAD RELAYS
Midland 6 / 12 stage road relays – 28th March 2026, Nationals 11th April 2026
2026 British Masters Road Relay championships – date not yet confirmed
Other local races;
Friday 26th December: Clevedon Boxing Day Races: https://clevedonac.co.uk/our-races/boxing-day-race/
Thursday 8th January: Rogue Runs night run at Piercefield Park, Chepstow: https://sites.google.com/site/roguerunsevents/home/our-events/night-run
Sunday 18th January: Riverbank Rollick (Club Champs race) – Thornbury Running Club: https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/trc-races/riverbank-rollick/
Sunday 1st February: Brian J Gough reverse 10. (10 miler), Tredomen Park. Brian J Gough Reverse 10 – Pontypridd Roadents AC
Saturday 7th February. Westonbirt Arboretum Winter 10km & 5km (Night Races): Relish Running Races
Saturday 14th February. The Bristol 5k and 10k Winter Warmer Run: The Bristol 5k and 10k Winter Warmer Run | The Fix Events
Sunday 15th February: Caerphilly Trail 5k and 10k. Caerphilly Trail 5k and 10k | Ridge Runners
Sunday 22nd February: Two Tunnels 5km, 10km, Half, Marathon & 50km. Relish Running Races
Saturday 14 March: Brechfa Trail Races, Half marathon and marathon. Brechfa Trail Races | Ridge Runners
Sunday 15th March 2026. 20 mile & 21km Fission. Berkeley Power Station. RogueRuns – 20 & 1/2 Fission
Sunday 12th April. 5 miler. Penallta Pony Trek: Penallta Pony Trek 2026 – CAERPHILLY RUNNERS
Saturday 7th March. Green Man ultra marathon. Could You Conquer The Green Man? – The Green Man Ultra
If there are any races or interesting events that you think should be added, please email: communication@westburyharriers.co.uk
Editor: Ben Wood
