Baker Cup Handicap
Don’t miss our annual 5k road race..
First competed for in 1911, the Baker Cup is our traditional road handicap; a mere 5 km (3 miles) around the Ballet School, making it immensely suitable for all abilities.
The course is available on Strava @ https://www.strava.com/routes/3218526172705934320 and on Garmin @ https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/331617078
Entry is free but you MUST sign up @ https://bit.ly/baker2025 👈 by 11.55pm Wednesday 3 April to give our club handicappers time to do their job.
Kindly note that on the day entries will not be allowed.
Timings:
• 1.45pm: Number collection at the start @ https://what3words.com/habit.pocket.wheels As it's a handicap, numbers will be pre-allocated and pins provided.
• 2.30pm: The first runner will be set off.
• 3.20pm-ish: Anticipated time all runners should come through.
• 4.30pm-ish: Prize-giving & tea back at the clubhouse.
First across the line will take home the Baker Cup and also a Ranelagh medal. The cup was presented by one of our longest-serving members (76 years), Ranelagh President (1912 - 1920) Fred W. Baker.
We will also be awarding medals for 2nd & 3rd, the 3 fastest Open & the 3 fastest Women, so please come back to the clubhouse to show your support.
After the race, our annual Baker Cup Supper & Prizegiving will be held at All Bar One, 1 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2NQ from 6pm onwards, to celebrate our cross-country winners' achievements. Irrespective of whether you're receiving a prize, please come along for a wonderful social club night.
The cost is £23 per person for dinner, with drinks purchased separately on the night.
This will give you (served buffet style) Salt & Pepper Calamari, Karaage Sticky Chicken, Houmous & Flatbread (VE), Nachos (V), Stone Baked Garlic Pesto Flatbread (V), Halloumi Fries (V), Beef Sliders, Bang Bang Salad (VE) and Mushroom Arancini (V).
We need to book & pay in advance for food, so please fill in this short form @ https://bit.ly/baker-supper ⬅️ Then by 27 March, please pay £23, with your name + BAKER as the reference to:
Name: Ranelagh Harriers
Sort Code: 40-23-29
Account: 81109847
We look forward to welcoming many of you that evening.
