A must do race for 2018, this locally hosted race by Bournville Harriers quickly sells out due to the uniqueness of this run.
Starting off from Rowheath Pavilion a stones from from Cadbury’s, the course takes in the playing fields, football matches are in full swing, beware of low flying footballs!
A swift run downhill, turning left by the model boating lake, no time to watch the flotillas, this takes you through a wooden area onto the main A38 Bristol Rd, sharp left up hole lane, steady incline takes you back into parkland, running through boggy grass you are soon into woodlands park, a short sprint through the housing estate you find yourself behind the running track, if you know your local history, this was gifted by The Cadbury family for the well-being of its workers, a steepish Hill brings you up into the playing fields, returning a half a lap brings you back to the start line, one final lap of the whole course makes it to 10k.
The organisation of this event was superb, the marshalls were very encouraging, although an open road event, local drivers waited and were patient for us to cross, excellent and well received.
This course have everything, mud, hills, tarmac, wooded areas, it had a cross country feel to it in the middle of south birmingham!
The Medal was a wooden leaf very apt of the environment, the goody bag was very well stocked, excellent with the treats, lots of chocolate, you can see why this sells out!
Popular with local clubs, sign up quick to avoid disappointment.
Well done Bournville Harriers, it was a credit to your club