The Races
Apart from the Spud & Spoon races, races start at Moat Farm Close, Greenfield and finish at The White Hart, Flitton. You can run the whole mile yourself or split the distance in a relay team of four. The potatoes are kindly provided by Isle of Ely Produce.
Key Timings
10:00 -11:30 Race registrations for all runners (including Spud and Spoon) at The Village Hall.
11:35 Safety briefing for all runners (excluding Spud and Spoon) at The Village Hall.
12:00 - 12:30 Races start at Moat Farm, Greenfield.
12.40 Spud & spoon races start from Village Hall and Sand Road, Flitton.
14:00 approx Prize-giving at The White Hart of prizes & trophies.
15:00 approx Raffle and competition prize draws
Race categories
There are individual and relay categories available for runners aged 10 and up:
Adult Individual Mile for over 16s @ Midday
20kg for men, £200 first prize, £100 second prize, £50 third prize
10kg for ladies, £200 first prize, £100 second prize, £50 third prize
Veterans prizes for the first place Male and Female runners aged 45 or over
Entry fee £16 per person (£20 after deadline)
Youth Individual Mile for 10-16 year olds @ 12:10
5kg for 14-16 year olds
2kg for 10-13 year olds
Entry fee £8 (£10 after deadline)
Cadet Team Relay for 16-17 year olds @ 12:20
Relay team of 4, each runner carrying 10kg for 0.25 mile
Sack of potatoes to be carried in single rucksack
Open to any organisation, & team can be mixed male/female
Entry fee £24 per team (£30 after deadline)
Youth Team Relay for 10-16 year olds @ 12:20
Relay team of 4, each runner carrying 2kg or 5kg for 0.25 mile
5kg for 14-16 year olds
2kg for 10-13 year olds
Teams can be mixed male/female
Entry fee £24 per team (£30 after deadline)
Adult Team Relay for over 16s @ 12:30
Relay team of 4, each runner carrying 20kg or 10kg potatoes for 0.25 mile
Teams can be mixed but only a full ladies team will qualify for the 10kg weight
Veterans relay category - all runners must be aged 45 or over - 10kg bag
Entry fee £40 per team (£50 after deadline)
Spud & Spoon Races for children aged 9 & under @ approx 12:40
Course for 6-9 year olds starts at the village hall
Course for under 6s starts at the bottom of Sand Road
Entry fee £5
Goodies bag for all who finish (limited availability - book in advance to ensure you get one!)
Enter before the deadline (midnight on Tuesday 30th April) to save 20% on your entry fee!