Eridge Park 10 Trail Challenge
10.30am on Sunday 12 September 2010 Sham Farm, Eridge, near Tunbridge Wells (tbc).
Tunbridge Wells Harriers are delighted that the Eridge Park 10 Trail Challenge has come 1st in the Runner's World UK's Best 50 Races of 2009 listing, as announced in the February 2010 issue of the magazine.
The race is reported as "always a favourite of off-road veterans, a few tweaks to the route this year have seen this race rocket to the top of the charts. The route is traffic-free, the views are varied but uniformly captivating, and runners can't get enough of the steep, narrow climbs and copious quantities of mud."
Runners say - "This is what Sunday mornings were made for. Excellent race in every department."
For any further queries following the event, eg. lost property, please contact us with any relevant details.
The course
This is a privileged and unique chance to run on a traffic-free course over private land through an historic deer park and ancient woodland.
With stunning views, your run will take in a beautiful lake, Victorian follies, a Chalybeate spring, and mysterious sand caves.
The hilly 10 mile (approximately!) one lap course is on tracks, grass and woodland trails — normally delightfully muddy in places - and some sections are steep, rutted and narrow.
Quotes
Here's what some of 2008's runners said on the Runner's World website:
"Unmissable, a great experience in every respect."
"Great muddy fun. Tie your laces tight and enjoy."
"My new favourite race!
Previous results
See the 2009 race results and the report.
| Year | Male winner | Male time | Female winner | Female time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | William Levett |
1:02:11 |
Hayley Higham | 1:10:56 |
| 2008 | Nick Barrable | 1:02:05 | Tina Oldershaw | 1:11:43 |
| 2007 | Nick Barrable | 0:59:51 | Tina Oldershaw | 1:11:21 |
| 2006 | Andy Howey | 1:04:06 | Teresa Gaillard de Laubenque | 1:18:40 |
| 2005 | Julian Rendall | 1:01:10 | Emily Bright | 1:13:49 |
| 2004 | Stuart Mills | 1:05:28 | Tina Oldershaw | 1:19:03 |
| 2003 | Barry Stephenson | 1:02:00 | Tina Oldershaw | 1:14:09 |
| 2002 | Andy Howey | 1:10:29 | Heather Fitzmaurice-Cotton | 1:22:20 |
| 2001 | Anthony Webb | 1:01:39 | Sarah Rollins | 1:15:40 |
| 2000 | Anthony Webb | 1:01:33 | Michelle Flaxton | 1:13:45 |
| 1999 | Scott Davidson | 1:10:06 | Tracey Apps | 1:20:03 |
You can also download a spreadsheet of the results from the 2008 race and from 1999 to 2007 (295Kb Excel file).
Contact us
To find our more about the Eridge Park 10, use our contact form to send us a message or call the race organiser on 01892 541480.