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ON YOUR MARKS
(get set...)
Our sports classes are now famous across the globe! (well somebody told us that once and we didn't argue). You'll find something there for everyone – the terrifying Toddler race, the crazy Chariot race and the eggstraordinary Egg & Spoon race. There'll be a scramble for the Egg Tossing which always gets beyond the yoke!
Just turn up on the day and get sporty!
Please find below our classes for 2025...
Also below, details of our incredible cross country run which takes place in the stunning countryside around the Show field.

SPORTS PROGRAMME
Kindly sponsored by DEAN FORGE
1 Toddler race – 3 to 4 yrs, boys & girls
2 Flat race – 4 to 5 yrs girls & boys
3 Flat race – 6 to 8 yrs girls & boys
4 Flat race – 9 to 11 yrs girls
5 Flat race – 9 to 11 yrs boys
6 Flat race – 12 to 15 yrs girls & boys
7 Chariot race – 3 per team
8 Egg & Spoon – 15 yrs & over women
9 Egg & Spoon – 15 yrs & over men
10 Obstacle race – 6 yrs & under girls
11 Obstacle race – 6 yrs & under boys
12 Obstacle race – 7 to 10 yrs girls
13 Obstacle race – 7 to 10 yrs boys
14 Relay race (open) – 3 per team
15 Linking hands race – 5 per team
16 Egg Tossing 10 yrs & over in pairs
CROSS COUNTRY
Entry fee for the race is £3
Please register your name with the secretary in the marquee.
Numbers are restricted to 70 runners.
Transport for the start line leaves at 4.00pm
The race starts near Holne and competitors run down into the
Holybrook Valley through Mill Leat Farm and climb back up to the show field – a distance of approx. 2 miles. All competitors who complete the course will receive a medal.
Trophies and shields are as follows:
CHALLENGE TROPHY for the winner
(in memory of Donald Pearse, donated by his family)
SHIELD 2nd place
SHIELD 3rd place
BRENDA BEST TROPHY for the first woman home
(in memory of Brenda Best, donated by David Smart)
SHIELD for the first man over 45
SHIELD for the first woman over 45
SHIELD for the first boy 12-16
SHIELD for the first woman 12-16
SHIELD for the first under 12

PLEASE NOTE
Sports may be subject to change on the day.
Competitors enter at their own risk.
No children under 6 years old can compete in the cross country.
Competitors enter at their own risk.
No dogs can accompany runners.
Please respect farmers land & animals and leave no litter.
Keep all personal belongings with you.
Make sure you use the facilities before setting off.
If competing in sports events or the cross country and the weather
is warm please ensure you keep well-hydrated.
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