Upcoming Events

Starting Monday 21st October 2024

Taking place throughout the Winter season at the Biggleswade Recreation Centre (Stratton School, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade).

For children from 6 years old / school years 2-8.

Only £3 per session.

For further information, please contact one of the Biggleswade AC Coaches or email information@biggleswadeac.org.uk

Biggleswade AC Male and Female Championships are awarded according to the highest age-graded timings. To qualify, members must race representing Biggleswade AC and hold first claim membership at the time of the event.

Doug Anderson 5K, Bedford

Usually takes place Wednesday evening in July. Full race details to be confirmed by event organiser, Bedford Harriers AC.

Standalone 10K, Letchworth

Usually takes place on Sunday morning in early October. Full race details to be confirmed by event organiser, North Herts Road Runners.

Fen 10 (Mile), Wisbech

Taking place on 26th October in West Walton, Wisbech. Further race details available via event organiser, Fenland Running Club.

St Neots Half Marathon, St Neots

Taking place on 23rd November in St Neots. Further race details availabe via Riverside Runners.

Eligibility Rules for London Marathon 'Club' Place

The London Marathon takes place towards the end of April each year and as a Club, Biggleswade AC is usually allocated one place. A Club member who wishes to be considered for a "club" place in the Marathon should meet all five criteria below.

Criteria:

Must have been a First-Claim, paid-up, Senior Member (or Life Member) of the Club from 1st October of the year preceding the London Marathon ballot

Must be affiliated to England Athletics or willing to purchase

Must have completed a minimum of three road races of 5km or more as a member of the Club during the year of the London Marathon ballot, and by the time the results of the London Marathon ballot are announced

Must have applied for a place in the relevant London Marathon and received a rejection letter from that body. (Evidence of this may be sought by the Club)

Has not received a London Marathon Club Place in the previous three years

If a Club member would like to enter into the draw, please look out for an email which will be sent to members inviting applications early December of the preceding marathon year. Entries for the draw normally close mid-December, with the draw taking place at the Club's annual Fairy Run the same month. Ownership of the entry then passes to the Club member drawn.

For further information or any queries, please contact Club Secretary secretary@biggleswadeac.org.uk