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Arkwright & Turners Summer 5k League
Overview
The Arkwright & Turners Summer 5k League stages races on Thursday nights from May until August/September. Ely Runners joined the league in 2013 and compete against 7 other clubs - Saffron Striders, Cambridge & Coleridge AC, Cambridge Tri Club, Haverhill RC, Newmarket Joggers, Histon & Impimgton Runners and Royston Runners. Only members of the competing clubs are eligible to participate in these events.
Rules
Male Team: positions are added together for the first five finishers in each team, with every male finisher gaining 1 point for the team, which is subtracted from the total. The team with the lowest aggregate score receives 8 points down to 1 point for the team with the highest aggregate positions total. Female Team: positions are added together for the first five finishers in each team, with every female finisher gaining 1 point for the team, which is subtracted from the total. The team with the lowest aggregate score receives 8 points down to 1 point for the team with the highest aggregate positions total. Combined Team: Male and Female positions are added together to give the Combined score. - In the event of a draw between a Men or Women's team, points will be awarded equally to both teams, with the next team down receiving their normal position points. - ie. 2 teams equal first would receive 8pts each, the following team 6pts for 3rd position. Age Limits: All competitors in the League must be 14 years or over. Club Colours: All competitors to wear recognisable club colours, this may be in any form, vests, T-shirts or 'cropped-tops' as long as it is clear which club the person is representing. Results: Numbered tickets will be handed out to runners at the finish line, which will correspond to their finish position. - This number is to be handed to your club representative, who will record your name, gender and position on the score-sheets provided (times are optional but can be helpful to record). 2026 Race Calendar Event 1 - 30th April - Ely Runners [Results: All - Ely - Team] Event 2 - 21st May - HI Runners Event 3 - 4th June - Newmarket Joggers Event 4 - 25th June - Haverhill RC Event 5 - 16th July - Saffron Striders RC Event 6 - 30th July - Royston Runners Event 7 - 13th August - C&C 2025 Race Series Congratulations to C & C for winning the league overall (male, female and combined teams) [Results: Teams Attendance] Event 1 - 24th April - HI Runners [Results: All] Event 2 - 8th May - Ely Runners [Results: All] Event 3 - 5th June - Newmarket Joggers [Results: All] Event 4 - 3rd July - Haverhill RC [Results: All] Event 5 - 17th July - Saffron Striders [Results: All] Event 6 - 14th August - C & C [Results: All] |