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Name: Runners v Riders
Start: 2024-12-26
End: 2024-12-26
Location: Colchester

Colchester, United Kingdom • 26 Dec 2024

Runners v Riders is a festive running and cycling event held on Boxing Day, December 26, 2024, at Friday Woods, a military training ground in Colchester, Essex. This traditional competition pits runners against cyclists in a challenging 3-lap course, approximately 3.5 miles long, with the first six finishers vying for the Markham Cup. A junior race, covering a shorter 2-lap route of about 1 mile, is also available for younger participants. The event emphasizes safety, as it features a mass start and a muddy, uneven terrain. Registration opens at 9:30 am, and participants are encouraged to arrive early. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Colchester

Race information

Registration

3 mi

Main Race

Junior Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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