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2008 : NEWS & INFORMATION

Sun 06 July 2008 - Ropley Village Fayre & Pram Race

The Village Fayre and Pram race took place over the weekend. We have donated space on this site in support of these events.

Visit the Ropley Village Fayre & Pram Race page for an overview and photos.

The Village Fayre and Pram race photos are no longer available - apologies for any inconvenience. [webmaster 26 October 2010]

Mon 30 June 2008 - Photos update ...

Photographs from this years Ropley 10k are now available for viewing.

Please visit the Photos page for further information and to view the images.

Sun 29 June 2008 - Rescheduled Ropley Pram Race

This year's Pram Race, originally scheduled for Mon 26th May but postponed due to bad weather, is rescheduled to take place on Sat 5th July. You can register to enter, on the recreation ground, from 10:00 - the race starts at midday. The weather is guaranteed, (yes, there definitely will be weather !) and we hope to see all those prams that have been waiting patiently to have their day. If you are not entering the race (you had better have a good excuse !), please do come along and support this local event. Hope to see you there ...

Tues 27 May 2008 - Official Results Posted

Check your time and finishing position on the Results page.

Photos to follow shortly ...

Sun 25 May 2008 - Matthew King is 2008 race winner

	In spite of the threat of bad weather, 403 competitors started this year's Race. Matthew King of Winchester & District AC was the first man home in a respectable time of 33min 18secs, followed by Stuart Fox of Bournemouth AC and Ronnie Adams of Portsmouth Joggers. Cath Wheeler of Overton Harriers was the first woman across the line in 39min 23secs, with Erica Fogg of Belgrave Harriers and Lynne Whitaker of Romsey Road Runners taking 2nd and 3rd place.
	Bournemouth AC triumphed in the Men's Team and Alton Runners in the Women's Team awards. The event was well supported by both competitors and spectators and attracted runners from as far afield as the USA. In addition to the 10k event, the children's events attracted 59 entrants for the dash and 58 entrants for the 3km Fun Run and has helped to raise funds for The Sophie Barringer Trust, which supports child cancer sufferers and their families. Full results and photos to be posted shortly ...
		Matthew King on his way to victory in this year's race.

Sat 17 May 2008 - Postal Entries Closed

We have some 350 entries for the 10k to date, so entries on the day will be available up to the race limit of 500. If you do want to register on the day, please arrive early - registration opens at 9.00am in the Village Hall - to ensure your place. The Registration Desk will close at 10.45am and no further entries will be accepted after that time. Entries on the day will cost £14.00 for unaffiliated runners and £12.00 for affiliated UKA club runners.

Late entries on the day for the children's events - 100/500m Dash and 3km Fun Run - will open at 9.00am in the Sports Pavilion and will close at 10.00am. Prices are £2.00 for the Dash and £3.00 for the 3km Fun Run. A limited number of T-Shirts will be available for purchase at £3.50 each (sizes: adult small & medium).

Race Numbers and Programmes for all entrants have been sent out during the course of this week. If you have any concerns about non-receipt of information, please contact us.

CHECK IT OUT ON THE DAY ... IN THE VILLAGE HALL

An Asics Technical Representative will be on hand offering free gait analysis to assess your running style and identify the correct footwear for you.

Just-Run will be on hand with a range of footwear and running gear for sale.

Pre and post-race massage will also be available.

Wed 07 May 2008 - News from the Race Director

We now have just under a week left to accept postal entries, which close on Monday 12th May. After that we will accept entries on the day at £12.00 for club runners and £14.00 for unattached runners up to the race limit of 500 entries.

The Registration Desk will close at 10.45am for on the day entries, so please allow extra time for your journey. We're hosting two kids fun runs again this year, a 100/500 metre dash around the Recreation Ground for the 0 to 8 year olds and a 3 Km Fun Run for the 9 to 14 year olds - of course if any of you parents aren't up to the 10k Race & want to join in with the kids, just enter your shoe size instead of your age - nobody will notice!!

This year we are actively supporting the charity Sophie's Appeal (www.sophiesappeal.org). As you will see from the photographs, we have enlisted some very special help in the form of Superman, seen here supervising Southampton RC's training session.
He will be the star raffle prize at the post race event on the day, so please do come along and lend your support. If you have any queries, please email us via the Contact Us page. Chris Bellwood Race Director

Mon 05 May 2008 - Postal entries close in 1 week !

For those of you not yet registered - you have just one week left until the closing date of 12 May, after which entries will only be accepted on the day and will be subject to the £2.00 surcharge (children's races excepted).

For those already registered, your Race Number and Programme will be posted out to you as soon as possible after that date. Please take the time to read your Race Programme as it contains important instructions regarding the event.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION re Children's Events : The 500m Dash will now be split into a 100m Dash for pre-school age children (0-4 years) and the 500m Dash for 5-8 year olds.

Race entry details and forms can be found on the 2008 Events page.

Wed 16 Jan 2008 - 2008 Event Details update & Entry Form available

The 2008 event will take place on Sunday, 25th May 2008 and once again the principle sponsors are Asics.

Entry forms for the 2008 Ropley 10k Road Race and Children's Fun Runs (500m Dash and 3k Fun Run) are now available to download.

Please visit the 2008 Events page for full details.

This year, in addition to our continued support of the Ropley Sports Club, we hope to raise funds to support The Sophie Barringer Trust. This is a local charity which aims to support the social, emotional and educational welfare of child cancer patients and their families or carers whilst being treated either in hospital or the community. Further information about this charity can be found at www.sophiesappeal.org.