27/08/2008 - Website Update

The website has been updated to include a specific page about the County Championships. This includes the eligibility criteria and how the medals are awarded.

13/07/2008 - Appologies for the Confusion

I have to apologise to all concerned regarding the problem that arose on Saturday, which affected the race. The basic problem was that a 6 foot metal security gate was locked, by a non race official, after the course had been marked up and checked. When the marshals got there it was too late to remedy the situation. Hence when I approached the 2 mile point, as lead bike, I was told of the situation by a marshal (who had managed to squeezed under it) and had to make a quick decision. I took a slightly different route to check to see if an alternative way back onto the race route was possible. Unfortunately it was not and so faced with the decision as to end the race or find an approximate 5 mile distance I opted for the latter. The race therefore turned into an out and back route rather than a loop.

Unfortunately this had a number of implications for the runners. The marshals on the second half of the course and the ambulance were now off course and not in a position to relocate. The marshals in the first mile had done their role and tidied up and had or were returning to base. Hence if there was a gap between runners the return route was unclear. Whilst I was able to get some marshals into some key locations there was not enough and I appreciate that some areas were not adequately marshalled. I understand that this caused frustration and confusion and I fully appreciate this perspective and unreservedly apologise.

Whilst reviewing the options my gut feeling was that the out and back course was less than 5 miles and so I added on an additional "1/2 mile" loop but because this actually added to the confusion for the group chasing the winner I recognise that with hindsight that I should have not added the extra loop. In discussion with the first few home the Race Referee confirmed with them that this had not affected the finishing order but I accept it was unsatisfactory. In the end the route was about 5.2miles (by sat nav).

Whilst I was please to see the understanding position taken by a number of the runners I can see a number of issues that need to be reviewed by the organising committee and will ensure that they are raised and addressed before the next race. I also need to apologise to the OXAA and the race referee Graham Pickup for the situation that arose.

Hugh Morris, Race Director

13/07/2008 - 2008 Results Available Now

Results are now available from yesturdays Yarnton 5 race. Go to the Results page for more info.

07/07/2008 - Number Return Deadline - 8th July

Any race entries received AFTER 8th JULY will not be posted and will be kept for collection from the entries building on race day.

09/06/2008 - Race Numbers Now Being Dispatched

Race numbers are currently being dispatched for the early entries received.

05/04/2008 - Entry Forms Now Available

The entry form is now available to download from our website. Go to the enter race page or click here.

03/01/2008 - 2008 Race Details Announced

The 2008 Yarnton 5 race will take place on the 12th July. The race will start at the usual time of 7pm and the Fun Run will start at 6.15pm. Entry forms will soon be available to download from the website. Current plans, unless the early entries suggest more are needed, are to provide T-Shirts to the FIRST 200 FINISHERS in the 5 Mile Race.