Midweek league 10k Races
The 2024 midweek league will take place during May, June and July. We have once again entered the ever so popular Summer Series of 10k Races competing again different run clubs in rthe area. Last year we finished in 4th position so will again be in Division 3 and this year we are competing against Harlow Run & Try Club, Bishop Stortford Running Club, Harpenden Arrows, Broxbourne Running Club, Edmonton Running Club, Stevenage & North Herts AC, Herts Phoenix AC and Feedom Tri along with a new team in the league, Enfield Chasers.
Our fixtures are dates are:
Division 3
Race 1 : 15th May : host Hitchin Hares and Stevenage Striders
Race 2 : 4th June : host Royston Runners
Race 3 : 19th June : host Harlow R&TC
Race 4 : 27th June : host BDAC
Mob Match : 10th July : host GCR
We had a record number of Striders attend last year, can we beat that this year??
There are 4 scoring fixtures and then an additional ‘mob’ match where all of the clubs across all three divisions run. That will be held in Welwyn Garden City again this year. (More details below on the scoring).
All of the races start at 7:45pm. At some events there will be buffet style food available at the end of each race and the overall team spirit and atmosphere is amazing! We car share to each of the fixtures that are not local. Each of the races are 10K and are FREE! Everyone in the club can take part.
The rules of the league require all runners to wear a club vest. This is of course our Diamond running vest. If you dont have one you can get one from our online kit store by clicking here
How does the league work/scoring?
Each finisher is given a score based on their finishing position i.e. if you finish 63rd you get 63 points. The scores for the first 12 men within the club and the first 6 ladies within the club and then added together. Those aggregate scores will determine the points that are given to the club for that race. The first club gets 9 points, the second 8 points etc down to the ninth getting 1 point. This is done for the men and ladies separately and the overall club score is made up of the total of the two.
This scoring system is used for each of the four scoring fixtures.
So, getting our quickest 12 men and quickest 6 ladies to each of the scoring races gives us the best chance of doing well. So why would someone in the club who is not one of quicker men or ladies want to take part? Well, their position in the race effects the position of runners in other clubs and, in turn, the points they get. So, even if you are not in the top 12 men or top 6 ladies in the club your score will still impact on other clubs and, in turn, improve our relative score and position. So the more runners we can get from the club taking part the better!
You may notice in the results some clubs have B, C, D teams etc. Basically, if they field enough groups of 12 scoring men or 6 scoring ladies, those are then grouped into B team, C Team etc, but they do not officially score points towards the final tables.
We encourage all runners of all abilities to sign up, its a free race with well marshalled courses, a great team night out where everyone encourages everyone and we never leave a runner behind - also there’s usually a buffet at the end to enjoy too! Speak to you head coach or captain team for more information. Before each event there will be information circulated about car share, starting times and anything else you need to know.
Live results get posted throughout the series on the Run Herts website here.
Midweek league 10k 2023
The 2023 midweek league took place during the months of May to July. We had a record number of Striders take part over the 5 events (4 scoring and final Mob Match). We finished a respectable 4th in the league. Out of 9 teams that is a very strong and solid performance. Well done to all that took part. Full results from each race below.
We are in division 3 along with Harpenden Arrows, Hitchin Running Club, Broxbourne, Herts Phoenix, Dacorum AC, Edmonton RC, Stevenage North Herts AC (SNHAC) and Freedom Tri.
Results
Final finishing positions for 2023 - we finished 4th! Fantastic, well done all. Vets finished 5th!
Here are the results from Race 1 at Stevenage 17th May 2023
And the Veterans Results
Individual Mens and Ladies finishing positions and scores
Here are the results from Race 2 at Harpenden 6th June 2023
And the veterans results
Individual Men and Ladies finishing positions and scores
Here are the results from Race 3 at Royston 15th June 2023
And the Veterans results
Individual Men and Ladies finishing positions and scores
Here are the results from Race 4 at Barnet 29th June 2023
And the Veterans results
Individual Men and Ladies finishing positions and scores
Midweek league 10k 2022
The 2022 midweek league took place during the months of May to July.
We are in division 3 along with Harlow, Barnet and District, Edmonton, Broxbourne, Herts Phoenix, Stevenage North Herts AC (SNHAC), Dacorum and Tring and Freedom Tri.
Results
Here are the results from Race 1 at Stevenage 18th May 2022
And the Veterans Results
Individual Men and Ladies finishing positions and scores
Here are the results from Race 2 at Harlow 1st June 2022
And the Veterans Results
Individual Men and Ladies finishing positions and scores
Here are the results for Race 3 Stevenage 15th June 2022
And the veterans Results
Individual Men and Ladies finishing positions and scores
Here are the results from race 4 Royston 30th June 2022
And the veterans results
Individual Men and Ladies finishing positions and scores
Final positions after all 4 races.
We have finished 5th overall as a club, and 6th in the Vets category. There is definately a place to be had next season when you see how close to 4th and 5th respectrively we were. Well done all, see you next year in 2023.
Just for fun “All Divisions Mob Match” results
Don’t worry too much about the times on here, as we all found out when we got there, it was a rolling start and the clock started once the first runners crossed the start line, so your time here may be a few minutes out. We did ok as a club considering the competition in the field.
