Coln Valley 2, 5 & 10km Charity Trail Run on Sunday 7th September!

After the amzing success of the 2024 event, Friends of Hatherop Primary School are pleased to announce that Coln Valley Trail Runs will be returning in 2025. Set along the beautiful Coln River valley between Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury, with distances for all the family and a jar of honey for all finishers, this is not an event to miss!

In case you need further incentive, not only do all proceeds go to the school's fundraising Big Build Project (further information here) but there is also a BBQ, coffee van and plenty of cake waiting at the finish.

So whether you’re gunning for a fast trail time, looking for a change from park run, seeking to justify a big pub lunch (check out the locals – New Inn and Keepers Arms), or just wanting a beautiful country walk, please enter now as spaces are limited. 

Key Information:

When? Sunday 7th September

Where? By Yew Tree lodge, Coln St Alwyn’s – GL7 5AJ. Parking on the fields adjacent to the River Coln at the bottom of the village.

How Much?

2km - £6 (£10 for two members of the same family signing up together)
5km - £11 (£9 for affiliated athletes)
10km - £16 (£14 for affiliated athletes)

Limited places will be available on the day for an additional £2 per entry.

Route Descriptions:

2km Steeplechase Fun Run:  a cracking cross-country route around undulating grassy fields. Featuring some hay bale hurdles and two crossings of the ‘dip of doom’ before a final sting in the tail up ‘heart break hill’. This proved to a really fun route for kids of all ages! 

5 & 10km: following a short climb out of the valley from the start, this beautiful route follows gently undulating terrain through predominantly grass pasture, with the 10km splitting off around 3km to take a figure of eight route to Bibury and past the infamous Arlington Row cottages (tourist dodging may be required). All of the route will be clearly marked and is 95% on trail. A water and jelly baby station will be provided on the 10km route.

Age restrictions:

2km – all ages, though it is recommended that U7’s are accompanied by an adult (adult entry not needed if entered in the 5 or 10k)
5km – recommended 11 or over unless accompanied by an adult
10km – recommended 16 or over

Start Times:

Registration from 9:15am
10:30am - 2km family run (awards at c.11:10am)
11:30am - 5 & 10km (awards at c.1:15pm)

Prizes/Awards: (male and female categories)

May be subject to change, with increased categories, subject to entry numbers.

2km – Top 3 U6, U9 and U12 (age on race day)
5km – Top 3 overall, 1st > 50, 1st <15 
10km - Top 3 overall, 1st > 50

Facilities: Ample parking, toilets, BBQ, cakes, bar...

Race Timing: provided by the fantastic Lush Race Timing who will post the results after the event http://www.lushracetiming.co.uk/

Many thanks to our generous event sponsors:

Kokoro Health                              

Minster Cleaning                 

The Environmental Dimensions Partnership 

Race Permit: ARC/24/0575

Friends of Hatherop C of E Primary School are members of the Association of Running
Clubs