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2009 : NEWS & INFORMATION

Mon 15 June 2009 - Photos ...

Photos from this year's events are available to view now. Please visit the Photos page for further information and to view the images.

Sun 14 June 2009 - A Thank You from the Sports Massage Team ...

The sports massage girls, from Peter Symonds College in Winchester, would like to thank all those who gave donations in return for treatment. A total of £50.00 was raised for Cancer Research in memory of Helen Shone.

Sun 14 June 2009 - Photos update

We have now completed sorting and processing of the photos from this year's race day. It remains for us to add the finishing touches to the web pages and upload the 986 images for you to view. We expect this to be completed within the next 2 days.

Sun 07 June 2009 - Photos

We are busy preparing the photographs and expect to make them available for you to view within the next 7-10 days. In the meantime, please take a look at this sample collection ... 2009 Sample Photos [sample photos and link removed].

Sun 24 May 2009 - James Baker takes winners glory

	In glorious sunny conditions, 407 competitors started this year’s Asics Ropley 10k Road Race, with total entries just short of the race limit of 500. The event, sponsored by Fyffes and Alton Sports, continues to attract a good sized field, with over 120 entrants on the day. James Baker of Chichester Runners AC was the first man to finish in 33min 10secs, with Matthew King (unaffiliated) and Matthew Pearson (RAF) coming in 2nd and 3rd places respectively. Erica Fogg of New Forest Runners was the first woman to complete the course in 40min 26secs, followed by Lynne Whitaker of Romsey Road Runners and Helen Wallington of Southampton Running club. Portsmouth Joggers took the honours in the Men’s Team awards and Andover AC in the Women’s Team awards.
	In addition to the main event, The Watercress Line sponsored the children’s 3km Fun Run and 500m & 100m Dash. The children’s events were well supported and demonstrated that there are a number of future serious athletes in the making. It should also be noted that the older runners are every bit as competitive determined as the rising stars - Michael Aimable, the eldest competitor at 82, posted a time of 1 hour 43 mins & was given a warm welcome home. Good weather helped generate a vibrant atmosphere and the event was well attended by both competitors and spectators. A special thank you to Hampshire Police for their support in making this event safe in times when organising events such as these is getting more & more intense. Chris Bellwood Race Director	Race Winner, James Baker (centre), with Matthew King (L) and Matthew Pearson (R).
	Visit the Results Page for finishers and times. We are working on the photographs - they will be posted shortly ...

Thur 21 May 2009 - Race day is Sun 24th May

Race day is Sun 24th May and we have around 340 pre-registered entries.

Entries will be accepted on the day, subject to a £2 surcharge and the race limit of 500 runners. In order to reduce workload and queuing, please arrive in plenty of time with your completed entry form and the correct money.

Entry fees on the day are £12.00 for club affiliated runners and £14.00 for those who are unaffiliated.

Race control will be open for entries from around 9am and close promptly at 10:45 for the main event. If you intend to enter the event, please allow yourself ample time to park, make your way to race control and register. Please do not expect race control to accept your entry after 10:45 as we will be preparing to start the event !

Whether competing or coming along in support, we look forward to seeing you all and hope everyone has an enjoyable day.

Full race details may be found on the 2009 Events page and entry forms may be downloaded from the Entry Forms page.

Tues 05 May 2009 - Last day for receipt of postal entries - Sat 9th May

For those of you not yet registered, you have until the closing date of 9th 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 information regarding the event.

Race entry details may be found on the 2009 Events page and entry forms may be downloaded from the Entry Forms page.

Wed 29 April 2009 - Fit ? Unfit ? Up for a Challenge ? Read on ...

Feeling a tad lethargic ? ... or just seem to have lost the oomph ? ... looking for a magic fix ? ...

Sorry, nothing we can do for you ! (we don't/can't do magic fixes) ...

... what you are looking for is a new challenge ... you know ... something to rekindle the energy you once had ... put the spring back in your step ... and revitalise your soul ...

... AND, as it happens we do have exactly what you need ... a pleasant stride, (well, er, race actually - but that's a minor detail), around the local Hampshire countryside in the company of friendly likeminded (okay, some might say, slightly crazy) runners/joggers/etc/etc (you get the idea) ...

... yes folks, you've got it right here on your doorstep ... the opportunity to get fit for, and in, this year's Ropley 10k ! ...

Last year, BBC Radio Solent's roving reporter Matt Treacy did exactly that - and all for the Jon Cuthill show (on BBC Radio Solent)'. Check out his experience of the lead up to the event and the race day itself on Matt Treacy's Blog. If you can't manage that, we have his race day video right here for you ...

Matt did it ... and, trust me ... YOU CAN DO IT ...

... you know it makes sense ... and the oomph will come back with a vengeance ! ... what more could you want ? ...

... that's it then, what are you waiting for ? ... download the entry form today, it's a doddle to fill in ... get it sent it off - before the limited number of places are taken ...

Oh - and don't forget the closing date for postal entries is Saturday 9th May 2009 !

Check the 2009 Events page for full details ...

... and we look forward to seeing you on May 24th at the start line ...

Sun 18 Jan 2009 - Entry Forms available for download

Entry forms for the 2009 Ropley 10k Road Race and Children's Fun Runs (100m & 500m Dashes and 3k Fun Run) are now available to download from this site.

Please visit the 2009 Events page for full event details and download links for the entry forms.

Sat 17 Jan 2009 - Welcome to the 2009 Ropley 10k

The Ropley 10k will take place this year on Sunday, 24th May 2009.

Please visit the 2009 Events page for full details.

Asics continue to be the principle sponsors of this event and this year we have a new sponsor onboard, in the shape of Alton Sports, the local running and footwear specialist.

Click on the links to the right to visit our major sponsors websites, or take a look at the Sponsors & Links page to see details of all the sponsors and supporters of this event.

Entry forms for the 2009 Ropley 10k Road Race and Children's Fun Runs (100/500m Dashes and 3k Fun Run) will be available to download very shortly.