The Green Belt Relay
18th & 19th May 2012
We require a deposit (non-refundable) to cover the cost of transport and dinner.
The race is a two day, multi-stage, multi-terrain relay around London's Green Belt countryside and surrounding towns. The route is divided into 22 sections (between 5.7 and 13.8 miles each), and teams consist of 11 runners. This means that runners must run at least twice, once on each day of the race. This is pretty tough as you are racing two days in a row, but it's also great fun and a rewarding experience for those who have taken part. Those wishing to take part should have a good solid background in distance running (with at least 10 min/mile pace over distance) or be prepared for some tough training between now and then. More details are available on the Green Belt Relay website.
We have entered four teams including a men's A and women's A but this will vary depending on who registers. The men's and women's A teams will be made of of the strongest runners we can field with a hope getting in amongst the prizes (most recently Serpentine men won in 2005 and our women won in 2007). However, since we have two or three more teams, there's plenty of room for everyone to have a go, whatever your standard. It's a great opportunity for newer Serpie members to get involved with the club and meet other Serpies.
Priority places go to those who can help the team by providing a useful skill such as minibus driving, first aid, map reading, physio etc. Let us know what you can do for the team. Travel to the start of the event is by minibus from several locations, e.g. Seymour Centre, Victoria, Clapham etc. and we stay in a hotel overnight near the mid-point of the race so that we do not have to go back into London. This not only avoids a second pick up of runners, but also helps to create a good team atmosphere. The cost of accommodation is £26pp (B & B).
Note. We expect runners to stay with the group the entire weekend, if possible, as this makes life a lot easier for the organizers and it also gives the team as a whole more flexibility.
We've produced a guide
for you to download which has lots of details about the logistics of the weekend. Anyone who's registered to run is encouraged read it!
For a bit of history, why not read our report from the 2002 event.
For more details contact the GBR team: greenbeltrelay@serpentine.org.uk
