Silsoe Stride

Silsoe Stride

The Silsoe Stride is a village-run running event set within the grounds of Wrest Park and neighbouring farmland. Both senior routes start and finish at Wrest Park and pass through the estate, past Burton Farm and into the surrounding countryside. The terrain is multi terrain and includes farm tracks, areas of longer grass, woodland paths and a few hills. Runners are asked to walk over cattle grids and to follow marshal instructions; headphones and earphones are not permitted on the farm sections. Dogs are allowed on the playing field if kept on a lead but are not allowed on the farm tracks or race courses.

Race headquarters use the Sports Pavilion where refreshments, a BBQ, a bag drop and extra toilets are provided. Parking is provided at the bottom of Park Avenue and signs direct vehicles to the reserved parking area. Registration takes place on race morning at the Registration Gazebo and entrants should ensure their race number is clearly visible and their timing chip is fitted correctly.

Distances

• 10K multi terrain through Wrest Park and surrounding countryside, includes some hills.
• 5K scenic route around Wrest Park; walkers and Nordic walkers welcome.
• Children's races short events by age group, typically 100m to 1,000m.

All finishers receive a medal. Adult finishers are offered a buy one get one free day pass to Wrest Park. Children receive a small gift and trophies are awarded to first boy and first girl in each children’s race. First and second men and ladies in the 5K and 10K receive financial prizes. The event is organised by local volunteers and groups and surplus income is shared with village beneficiaries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.