Thomas Cup BBQ
Our annual Thomas Cup BBQ will take place at the Ranelagh Clubhouse on Saturday 26 September from 3.15pm, straight after the race and club photo. Tickets cost £15 per person and include food and two drinks. Children under 14 eat and drink for free.
So that we can cater for everyone, please complete this form @ https://forms.gle/uCJFEMYWiyPEBUYa9 separately for each person attending.
Once you’ve completed the form, please transfer payment using your name + THOMAS as the reference:
Name: Ranelagh Harriers
Sort code: 40-23-29
Account number: 81109847
We’re mindful of the continuing pressures of the cost of living and wouldn’t want anyone to miss out because of the cost. If you would like a complimentary ticket, please email our Welfare Officers, Phil Roberts and/or Claire Warner, via welfare@ranelagh-harriers.co.uk.
A reminder to enter the Thomas Cup
Before the BBQ on Saturday 26 September, we’ll be opening our cross-country season with the traditional Thomas Cup handicap*. The 3.85-mile (6.1km) race is open to all members aged 17 and over and is suitable for all abilities.
Entry is free, but you must register in advance as there are no entries on the day. If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time!
To enter, please fill in this form @ https://forms.gle/W4TnpuCsG3YWbBmZA by 23:59 on Wednesday 23 September to allow the club handicapper time to do their job.
Kindly note no on-the-day entries are permitted. Please also refer to our club's disclamer >
* HOW DOES A HANDICAP WORK? Runners are awarded individual start times based on recent performances. The one with the most generous handicap will start first, with subsequent runners starting after at their allotted time. In this manner, everyone should finish the race at roughly the same time. For fairness, you must have run a minimum of 3 club events to win a handicap, otherwise you will compete as a guest.
Course details (ONE lap approximately 3.85 miles/6.1 km):
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3258019158507273340
Garmin: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/297660955
Jpeg: Thomas-Cup-Course-Map.jpg
Timings:
12.45pm: Numbers @ top of Sidmouth Woods https://what3words.com/hips.couple.spit ⬅️
1.30pm: Race starts with the first runner set off. Runners to follow after according to their handicapped start time.
2.30pm: Anticipated time all runners will come through; everyone back to the clubhouse
3.00pm: Club photo followed by the BBQ.
VOLUNTEERS: As always, we really need volunteers to help with marshalling, time-keeping & numbers. So if you’re not planning to run, please consider volunteering to help out. Duties are very light and it’s a fun evening, with lots of opportunity to cheer your friends along 👏
If you’re able to volunteer, for however long, please email coordinator@ranelagh-harriers.co.uk ⬅️
