The Races

You can run the whole mile yourself or split the distance in a relay team of four. There are race categories for all ages, including Spud & Spoon races for children aged 9 and under.

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 & 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, entertainment and celebrations behind The White Hart pub. 

  • 15:00 approx Raffle and competition prize draws.

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Individual races 🏃

Adult Individual Mile for ages 17+

  • Men carry 20kg

  • Ladies carry 10kg

  • Cash prizes for first, second and third place in each weight

  • Veterans prizes for the first place male and female runners aged 45 or over

  • Entry fee £24 per person (£20 early bird)

Youth Individual Mile for ages 10-16

  • Runners aged 14-16 carry 5kg

  • Runners aged 10-13 carry 2kg

  • Prizes for first, second and third place in each weight

  • Entry fee £10 (£8 early bird)

🥔🥄 Spud & Spoon Races
for children aged 9 and under

These races sell out every year - please book early!

  • A longer course (advised for 6-9 year olds) starts in waves at the village hall at approx 12:40

  • A shorter course (advised for under 6s) starts in waves at the bottom of Sand Road after the longer course runners have passed

  • Entry fee £6

  • Goodie bags for all who finish!

Relay races 🏃🏃🏃🏃

Adult Team Relay for ages 17+

  • Relay team of 4, each runner covering ¼ mile

  • Teams with four male runners carry 20kg

  • Teams with four female runners or with mixed genders carry 10kg

  • Prizes for first, second and third place in each weight

  • Veterans relay - all runners must be aged 45 or over - 10kg bag, prize for first place

  • Entry fee £50 per team (£40 early bird)

Cadet Team Relay for ages 10-16

  • Relay team of 4, each runner carrying 10kg for ¼ mile

  • Sack of potatoes to be carried in single rucksack 🎒

  • Open to any organisation

  • Team can be mixed genders

  • Entry fee £30 per team (£24 early bird)

Youth Team Relay for ages 10-16

  • Relay teams of 4, each runner carrying the potatoes for ¼ mile

  • Teams with runners aged 14-16 carry 5kg

  • Teams with runners aged 10-13 carry 2kg

  • Teams can be mixed genders

  • Prizes for first, second and third place in each weight

  • Entry fee £30 per team (£24 early bird)

Bookings will open on 1st March 2026

Save 20% with early bird prices

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Until 12th April

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