The Club Road Race Championship takes place over a series of 9 races throughout the year consisting of 3 short races (10k or less), 3 medium (10k—10 miles) and 3 long (more than 10 miles).
The first Traveller to finish in each event scores 10 points, the second 9 etc. At the end of the year, the Champion is the person who scores the most points.
Up to 6 of the nominated events can count towards the Championship. These must include 1 short, 1 medium and 1 long race, together with up to 3 of the other nominated races. Races for the 2010/2011 championship, starting on 1 April, are listed below.
Short
Joe Percy 10k - Monday 14 June
Penistone 10k - Saturday 11 September
Huddersfield 10k - late Feb 2011
Medium
Askern 10 - mid August
Guy Fawkes 10 (Ripley, N.Yorks) - early November
Snake Lane 10 (Pocklington) - Feb 2011
Long
Yorkshire Wolds half marathon (Bishop Wilton nr York) - Saturday 17 July
Clowne half marathon - late November
Dent 14 - mid March 2011
Entry forms for these races will be available from this page prior to each race.
Action from the 2009 Wakefield 10k with Ross McClelland (above) and Craig Milburn storming to the finish in Thornes Park, with below left George Russell and Steve Blackford going through their strenuous pre-race warm-up.
The race held on Monday 14 June at Thurstonland Cricket Club, saw a record turn-out with 30 Travellers on the start line.
Full results are available by following the link on this page. Ross McClelland was first Traveller home finishing in 12th position in 36.47. Bridget Coomber finished as third lady and ourt first lady finisher in 39.39.
There are some excellent race photos available on the Flaming Photography web site, details below.