Summer Cup

The Summer Cup is a series of five 2.5 mile handicap races for members of Blyth Running Club only. The main event is for individuals, with the overall winner being decided on their best 4 results. There is also a team event in order to provide a bit more competition. The course starts and finishes at Blyth Links car park and follows a route using the promenade and the beach path, and so is safe for all ages. The handicapping system allows all ages from the Club to compete and so seniors and the older juniors can both take part, with everyone having an equal chance of victory.

The races are held on Wednesday evenings through May to September.

The first Summer Cup was held in 2008

Rules

  • The Summer Cup is normally a series of five races a year.
  • The races start at 7:15 prompt at the Links Car Park, South Beach.
  • The series is open to paid up club members only.
  • Individuals’ best race positions from four races will count.
  • Points will be allocated thus:- winner 1. second 2. third 3. Etc.
    An individual not running in a race will be given 150 points.
  • The overall winner will be the athlete with the least points from 4 races.
  • Each race winner, plus the overall winner, second and third place in the series will receive an award.
  • Teams to consist of a maximum six members, with the first four finishers to count.
  • All team members of the winning team will receive an award.
  • Anyone accompanying a runner must run behind the runner and not hinder others.
    The use of earphones of any description is strongly discouraged by Blyth Running Club. Runners who use them, do so at their own risk, the club will accept no liability.
  • The minimum age for participation in this year’s Summer Cup is 14 years old on race day. However, underage runners will be admitted at the discretion of the organisers and with parental approval. The organisers’ decision in this is final.
  • Organisers need at least 2 days’ notice of new entrants to allocate a number/start time.
  • Anyone who wishes to run on the night, without a race number, can do so. However they will not be eligible for any prizes and will not score any points.
  • Anyone running without a number will be classified as ‘Guest’ and their result will not count.
  • DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR NUMBER TO EACH RACE

PAST WINNERS

Course Records

Male: Josh Fiddaman 12:32 2022 Race 4  (previous – Paul Whalley 12:48, 2009 race 6)

Male vet: Michael Stott 13:03 2023 Race 3  (previous – Michael Stott 13:21 2023 Race 1)

Female: Rachelle Falloon 14:08 2019 Race 5

Female vet: Jude Nutt 15:10 2013 Race 5