Gaddesby,   Leicestershire

7^th Gaddesby Half Marathon

Saturday 13th May 2006 

Full Results Below

This year's Half Marathon and 10km courses attracted over 300 runners in total.  The races were held on an overcast and damp evening.  Running the 10km and Half Marathon races so close together meant that runners and spectators had minimal time to wait but it did cause some problems for the timekeepers.  Apologies for those who finished towards the end of the 10km as the results record your positions but not your times. 

The races were run on a damp and overcast evening.  Temperature was around 13^oC at the start and the rain held off throughout the evening. 

Full results are given below but in summary:-

Results of the Gaddesby Half Marathon held 5:00 Saturday 13 May 2006

Course Records -   Mark Chamberlain (Leicester Roadhoggs) 1:14:39

                            Beth Eburne (Hinckley RC) 1:24:42.                                                

Field 157

Results of the Gaddesby 10km held 5:15 Saturday 13 May 2006

Course Records - Chris Southam (Stilton Striders) 35m17s

                           Nicky Nealon (Huncote Harriers) 41m34s.

 Field 149

Full Results

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Again apologies to those who finished late in the 10km and only have their places recorded.

Proceeds from both races went to Rainbows Children's Hospice.  This year we raised over £4,400.  The costs of holding the events were borne by generous donations from the Melton Building Society for the Half Marathon and the Foresters for the 10km.  All entry fees, sponsorship money and proceeds from activities on the day went straight to the Rainbows. 

Both races were over undulating courses on quiet roads in the Leicestershire countryside.  They are held in association with our local running club – the Wreake Runners.  This means we are able offer a complete results service in addition to other benefits through having the event run under UK Athletics cover.  Click here for a map of the half marathon course and here for a map of the 10km course

The Course

Half Marathon

The course is run over a 13.1 mile circular course along the roads surrounding Gaddesby. After a short circuit of the old village the course runs along the level road through Ashby Folville and on to Twyford. There is then a three mile climb to Burrough-on-the-Hill. Just before the village the course turns left down the escarpment towards Great Dalby . After a circuit of Great Dalby we head back to Ashby Folville before returning to Gaddesby.

 The long hill to Burrough-on-the-Hill and the undulating roads afterwards make it quite a challenging course. It is unlikely that any personal records will be set though the course is very rewarding.

A number of water stations are provided at intervals along the course and a vehicle follows the runners round for any retirees or other problems.

Last year there were a number of walkers who also completed the half marathon circuit. They will start off an hour or so before the runners. Depending on pace the walk can take up to four hours so walkers should beware of the sunset time.

10km Run

The 10km race takes the runners up through the village to Pasture Lane then back down Park Hill and Main Street before following the Half Marathon route for a mile.  The 10km course then splits off and the runners go up to Barsby and then left down the hill towards Ashby Folville. Just before the village the runners turn left again and ascend Gee's Hill towards Great Dalby. At the top of the hill they turn left back along Pasture Lane and keep turning left until they reach Gaddesby. The course finishes in the field opposite the pub.

The run is over a measured 10km distance. The ascent of Gee's Hill is quite challenging although the rest of the course is fairly level. The course record was set by was Chris Southam with a time of 35m17s. The record for the fastest lady is held by  Nicky Nealon in 41m34s.

 

Rainbows is the East Midlands Children’s Hospice and is based in Loughborough.  It provides Palliative and Respite care for children under the age of 18 with life limiting diseases. They also provide help and support to the whole family. Families normally stay for a few days at a time for respite care. They have emergency beds for palliative care which are available on demand.  The atmosphere at the hospice is a happy one, like that in a large family home. However it is underpinned by a professional nursing led environment. Link to Rainbows Website

 Last Year's Results

Click here for Half Marathon Results by Position