Leicestershire Road Running League (LRRL) 2022
Barrow Runners is a member of the Leicestershire Road Running League (LRRL), which means all Club members are eligible to run in the 7 race series over 2022. Races include the Swithland 6, Bosworth Half Marathon, and our very own Prestwold 10k in June.
The races range in distance: 5, 6, 7, 8 miles, 10Ks and a half marathon.
The results of each race are used to calculate scores in an individual league and in a team league, with prizes for various age categories.
How to be part of the Barrow team
As a member of Barrow Runners, you are automatically part of the Barrow team when you enter and run any LRRL race. You don't need to ask or be asked to be part of the team.
Simply enter (online) a race you like the look of, turn up, run in Club colours, and finish.
Your position in the results (based on chip time) will automatically determine how many points you contribute to the Barrow team:
- Men - first 6 for Barrow to count (reduced from 8 in normal years) - any age group
- Women - first 4 for Barrow to count (reduced from 6 in normal years) - any age group
- Vet Men - first 4 for Barrow to count
- Vet Women - first 3 for Barrow to count
- Mixed - first 4 men and 4 women for Barrow to count - any age group
The League tables are updated throughout the series until the Awards' Evening in the Autumn.
The Barrow men, women and the Vet women are in Division Two this season. The Vet men and the mixed team are in Division Three (let's push for promotion!!)
The LRRL site has more information on how the scoring works.
5 reasons to take part in the League
- Great opportunity to race with your club mates of all abilities - EVERY Barrow member is encouraged to represent their Club in the League wherever you expect to finish
- Friendly, community spirited events, with some healthy club rivalry to make things interesting
- Good value - much cheaper than races staged by professional organisers
- Discover some of Leicestershire's finest scenery and running routes
- Most races are within a short distance, so you can get on with the rest of your Sunday
Entering races
Races need to be entered online in advance. Most races use the same Event Entry website.
All races will be open to club members only for the first week of entries. After this, races are free to open up any remaining places to the general public.
Race entry opening times are posted in advance on the Club Facebook group, in the monthly newsletter, and on this page.
You will need your England Athletics Unique Registration Number (URN) to affiliate your entry with Barrow Runners. Check your URN on the My Details page.
Race organisers allow you to transfer your entries to another runner if you are unable to run. There is a cut-off date for this, so chances are you will be able to transfer your place. If you are unable to run, please offer your place to other members first on the Barrow Runners Facebook group. If it is still available, then offer on the Leicester Runners Facebook group.
Most races sell out, some within an hour of entries opening. Races that typically sell out quickly are highlighted below.
2022 LRRL fixtures
1. Stilton 7 (miles)
Sunday 27 February
RESULTS: http://lran.org.uk/lrrl-2022-race-1-stilton-7
RUNdown: Stilton 7
Host club: Stilton Striders
Places: 550
Typically the first League race of the year. A double lap around the country lanes (and hills) of Asfordby Hill near Melton Mowbray.
Visit race webpage
2. West End 8 (miles)
Sunday 29 May 10:30am
Entries open: 8pm on Sunday 20th March
ENTRY LINK: www.entrycentral.com/westend8
Host club: West End
Venue: Syston Rugby Club, Barkby Road, Queniborough, Leicestershire LE7 3FE
Entry: £12
A loop out of Queniborough from Syston Rugby club. The first half is largely up hill, but pays back with a fast second half all the way back down to the finish.
Visit race webpage
3. Swithland 6 (miles)
Sunday 12 June
Entries open: 19th April @ 20:30 | Usually sells out in the first hour!
ENTRY LINK: https://www.evententry.co.uk/birstall-running-club-swithland-6-2022
Host club: Birstall
A local race for many Barrow Runners, starting an finishing in Mountsorrel and taking in regular Tuesday night training run territory around Swithland Reservoir.
Visit race webpage
4. Prestwold 10K
Sunday 26 June
Entries open: TBC | A sell out in 2021
Host club: Barrow Runners
Our own League race, around the Prestwold Hall race circuit and out onto the country lanes around Wymeswold and Hoton. Usually a hot day.
Visit race webpage
5. Joy Cann 5 (miles)
Wednesday 3 August
Entries open: TBC | Usually sells out in the first hour!
Host club: Huncote Harriers
Another very popular race, a 1 lap course through Huncote, Narborough and Enderby, with a challenging hill in the middle (as always!)
Visit race webpage
6. Rotherby 8 (miles)
Sunday 4 September
Entries open: TBC
Host clubs: Wreake Runners and Anstey
7. Bosworth Half Marathon
Date TBC
Entries open: TBC
Host club: Desford Striders
A fantastic and atmospheric half marathon looping out from the Bosworth Water Park along the rural roads around the pretty market town of Bosworth. Usually a good turn out from Barrow Runners.
Visit race webpage
More info
If you have any questions about how the League works or how to get involved try: