Silverstone Grand Prix With a Difference

21 APR2010

A 10k race held each spring on the Silverstone Race Circuit. This has more participants than any other 10k road race in the of the Midlands with close to 1000 runners in 2008. The event celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2008 and since 1984 has been part pf the EMGP series of 8 races. The route currently is two laps of the main grand prix circuit finishing in the pit lane. The event is open to wheelchair competitors and non club runners.

Venue: Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit, Northamptonshire
Course: 2 laps around the Grand Prix Circuit
Postal Entries: Closing date for entries in advance is 27th April 2010

Course Records: Men: Hillary Lelei (Mizuno) - 29:26 (2001); Women: Jo Wilkinson (Bedford & County) - 33:25 (2007)
£100 for setting a Course Record - £25 for beating age records

This is a popular run tht is always well organised. Due to the openness of the course, the wind is usually a strong one on race day but that didnt stop many runners last year giving the race a strong rating of 84% with 93% saying that they would do it again.

Below are some comments from last year's runners:

"Another well organised event at Silverstone with straightforward chip collection and an entertaining public announcement system providing updates all night long. Conditions on the track were very windy with little or no protection offered by the wide open track. But nonetheless the Silverstone circuit is a splendid venue and offers some impressive scenery."

"Second time of running, as usual great organisation and friendly atmosphere. It's great to run on the Grand Prix track. A bit windy on the back straight this year but calmed around Abbey corner. Shame there was no momento (except a small bottle of water) but the opportunity to get a PB and run at Silverstone is well worth it!"

Entry forms can be downloaded from the official website along with more race day information. Entry fees are £7 / £9 for club members / non-club members.