Tarpley 10m and 20m
Named after Bert Tarpley, one of the earliest Pacer members and former club President, this event is very much part of the local race calendar. The course passes through beautiful countryside and is run along gently undulating country lanes.
This event is run over two distances, 10 miles and 20 miles, and the latter fits perfectly into the training calendar for a spring Marathon. Each junction is marshaled and the course is well signed. Please note both races take place on open roads which are lightly used, but are not traffic-free, so keep left at all times and therefore please also note the use of any kind of audio equipment, including bone conducting headphones, is not permitted. Any littering outside of designated drop zones will result in disqualification.
Event information
- Date: Sunday 28th February 2027
- Time: 20 mile race starts: 10.30am, 10 mile race starts: 11.30am
- Race HQ: Thurston Sixth Beyton Campus, Drinkstone Road, Beyton, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9AQ.
- Chipped: This event is chip timed
Fees
Tarpley 10 £TBA affiliated/£TBA unaffiliated
Tarpley 20 £TBA affiliated/£TBA unaffiliated
A finishers long sleeve top will be available for collection from Race HQ after your race.
Age Restrictions
- 10m: Must be age 17 or over on Race Day
- 20m: Must be age 18 or over on Race Day
Facilities
There will be a Help Desk as well as toilet and baggage facilities. Refreshments and cakes will be available raising money for charity. We will provide appropriate medical support should it be required.
Parking
Car parking is available at Race HQ; Thurston Sixth Beyton Campus, Drinkstone Road, Beyton, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9AQ. Additional parking is available near the venue, follow marshals’ directions. Parking on the village green is strictly prohibited.
Important race day information
All participants will be emailed just prior to Race Day with full details. The use of any kind of audio equipment, including bone conducting headphones, is not permitted. There will be a cut-off time of four hours from the start of the 20m race. This means there will be no marshals or support vehicles from 2.30pm. Both races start and finish at Race HQ. We recommend you arrive at least 45 minutes before your race starts. Please remember to complete the medical/emergency details on the reverse of your number. There will be three water stations on the 10 mile course and five on the 20 in addition to water being available at the Finish.
Trophies
Awarded for various categories including: First three finishers (Male/Female Open), First Male/Female Junior U21, First Male/Female Vet (40-70+), First Team Male/Female.
Course Records
There is a £100 cash prize for setting a new male or female course record for either distance.
