Weekend races cancelled

The weather has taken its toll on the local racing action, with the Gloucester Christmas 5m cancelled and the Downs Fitness Christmas Challenge also off. Organizer Mike Down took the decision based on the current conditions and the forecasted drop in temperature, making the roads around the Clifton Downs treacherous. All is not lost, as both races are to be rescheduled in the new year. Down as decided that Sunday 2nd January will be the new date, although some athletes may well be taking part in the 1st Chance 10k down in Exeter!

Bath Gwent League Cancelled

Just when you thought you'd heard it all in running, the organizers of the Bath Gwent League have had to cancel the event at short notice due to... COWS! Yes I kid (or should that be calf) you not. The farmer who has grazing rights over the land used for the XC has refused to move his stock of 50 cattle for the event on Sunday, leaving the organizers with no alternative but to cancel the event.

A great shame for all the runners who were looking forward to the second event of the season. As far as I am aware, Blaise Castle will suffer from no such issues and the event will be taking place on December 4th as scheduled!