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.
Save 20% with early bird prices until 12th April
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Save 20% with early bird prices until 12th April -
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)