If you would like a change from road races and are aged 35 or above, why not have a go at multi-terrain, scenic Vets Races? There is a regular contingent of York Knavesmire Harriers attending Vets races who are happy to provide directions and details of lift sharing for these friendly events that take place around Yorkshire. What are Vets Races? Vets races are for men and women aged 35 and above. They are organised by the Yorkshire Veterans Athletics Association and details of all fixtures can be found on their website www.yvaa.org or click here Vets races are divided into the Grand Prix race series and a number of individual Championship races. Second claim members of York Knavesmire Harriers are welcome to participate as York Knavesmire Harrier runners provided their first claim club is not affiliated to YVAA.   YKH - VETS RACING CALENDAR 2010   THE VETS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP is the first  vets competition of the year  scheduled for the 6th February to be held at Graves Park Sheffield.   If you wish to enter this competition as part of the YKH team YOU MUST SEND YOUR DETAILS BY THE 25th JANUARY. Please supply your name address and date of birth to Maureen Medlar a s a p either by email - m.medlar@btconnect.com or telephone 01904 400916.   GRAND PRIX SERIES We are hopeful that team YKH can reproduce the excellent results of last season and look forward to seeing any member aged a mere 35 or over at any of the races. This race series gives you an opportunity to run for your club and earn us valuable points! Always challenging there are some interesting changes of venue planned for this season.   CHAMPIONSHIP RACES These are individual races of varied distance. Entry is on an individual basis and gives the opportunity to compete for YVAA prizes.   FULL DETAILS INCLUDING THE 2010 RACE CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND AT www.yvaa.org   Otherwise you can contact Jane       Tel: (01904) 623595 jane@jhartas.freeserve.co.uk Maureen Tel: (01904) 400568 m.medlar@btconnect.com

Grand Prix Series A series of 10 races hosted by different running clubs around Yorkshire. Race distance is usually less than 6 miles and is often partly or mainly off road. A number of the courses are hilly which makes for great cross training for those who usually run flatter road races. Free food is available after each race and there are often changing and shower facilities. No need to pre-book. Each race costs £3.00 which is payable on the day. A number is provided to you at your first race which is kept for the remainder of the series. There are individual prizes within the various age groups at each race. In addition each finisher of each race scores points for the club which go toward team prizes. In 2007 York Knavesmire Harrier Ladies won the All Races to Count team trophy. For fixtures click here and for scoring rules click here.

Championship Races
A set of 10 individual races of different distances and terrains including road, cross country and fell. The races must be pre-entered as per the entry form (except fell race) available on www.yvaa.org . There are individual and team prizes at each race.
 
For fixtures click here and for scoring rules click here.

Directions and Transport.
There are three meeting points for shared lifts around York for the Grand Prix series:-

Fulford Road area Tel Jane (01904) 623595 jane@jhartas.freeserve.co.uk
Huntington area Tel Maureen (01904) 400568 m.medlar@btconnect.com
Dringhouses Club Tel Jean (01904) 792895
 
If you want to travel independently you can follow from a meeting point or look up location and directions on www.yvaa.org

Race Reports

This section will be regularly updated with reports from recent Vets events. If you have run or supported at any of the events and would like your comments included please email Maureen  m.medlar@btconnect.com  We are keen to hear about your personal achievements and your views on the courses and organisation.