Westbury Harriers

The Blaise Blazer
First Monday in June, July, August at 7:15pm, Blaise Castle

Race 3 saw a large turnout and included a head-to-head between Westbury Harriers and Bitton Road Runners

The Blaise Blazer is a 4* mile 'hill' race mini-series featuring the biggest hills and the best views in the grounds of Blaise Castle. The event starts from the Westbury Harriers' club house (adjacent to the main car park and playground) at Blaise Castle.  There is a pre-race briefing at 7:15pm to cover the course (which is only 'lightly' marked) and health & safety.  Races are on:

• Monday 1st June - Click Here For Results

• Monday 6th July - Click Here For Results

• Monday 3rd August - Click Here For Results

This year's event is sponsored by   Contact Phil Court (01454 613720) for further information. Entries (£2:50/£4:50) are taken on the night only, from 6:15pm. The event is held under UK Athletics Rules, subject to permit. Minimum age 15.  *Race length is approximate, and includes 600 feet ascent. Start limit 120 due to course limitations - there will be 2 graded starts if entries require, and the results merged according to times.

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Photos

There was a record turnout for 2009 Race 3, rain threatened but never quite arrived...

The event was a little wetter for 2009 Race 2, but it dried up for a few minutes towards the end of the race...

Here are some of the 2009 Race 1 leaders and prizewinner ...

After 3 damp events last summer, this year's series got off to a warmer start 

The Junior Blazer
Monday, July 13th at 7:15pm, Blaise Castle

The Junior Blazer is a light-hearted event for boys and girls.  It comprises:

• A 2k run (flat grassy course), then 
• Throwing the hockey ball 

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There are light refreshments provided while everyone gets a go at the throw!  The competition results are decided on a points basis, with younger competitors getting extra points for their age, so everyone competes on an equal basis!

The event takes place on Monday, July 13th from the Westbury Harriers Clubhouse at Blaise Castle (just next to the main car park and playground). 

Entries are 50p on the night, from 6:15pm onwards (yes, it is still possible to get an evening's entertainment for under a pound!).  The race starts at 7:15pm, but please arrive well before then to register!  It is held under UK Athletics Rules, subject to permit.

For further information phone Neil Miller on Bristol (0117) 9514097

This event was originally created in memory of the late Karl Andrews, who was a junior international hammer thrower (9th in the World Junior Championships), as well as a superb runner.

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