Barrow Runners is a member of the Leicestershire Road Running League (LRRL), which means all Club members are eligible to run in the 11 race series. 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 placing in the results will automatically determine how many points you contribute to the Barrow team:
- The first 6 Barrow ladies are counted towards the Ladies' team score
- And first 8 Barrow men for the Men's team
The League tables are updated throughout the series until the Awards' Evening in the Autumn.
In the 2019 season the men and women were both promoted back up to Division Two.
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 (around £6 for the Spring races, and around £12 for the Summer races)
- 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.
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.
2020 LRRL fixtures
LRRL Spring League
1. Stilton 7 (miles)
Sunday 23 February
Entries open: 9pm, Tuesday 21 January | A sell out in 2019 | Sold out in 30 minutes in 2020!
Enter on Event Entry website
Host club: Stilton Striders
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. Kibworth 6 (miles)
Sunday 8 March
Entries open: Sunday 9th February 2020 at 9pm | A sell out in 2019
Enter online: https://www.evententry.co.uk/kibworth-6-2020
Host club: Fleckney and Kibworth Running Club
A single lap around South Leicestershire's rolling landscape, including the infamous Gumley Hill. Probably the toughest race in the LRRL Spring League.
Visit race webpage
3. Desford 5 (miles)
Sunday 29 March
Entries open: Monday 2nd March 2020 at 8pm | Usually sells out in the first hour!
Enter online: https://www.evententry.co.uk/desford-5-2020
Host club: Desford Striders
Out onto the quiet and rolling country lanes around Desford, Peckleton and Kirby Mallory.
4. Markfield 10K
Sunday 19 April
Entries open: TBC
Host club: Beaumont
Back on after a couple of years, this race loops out from the South Charnwood High School to Thornton Reservoir and back via Markfield.
Visit race webpage
5. Bosworth Half Marathon
Sunday 3 May
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
LRRL Summer League
6. West End 8 (miles)
Sunday 17 May
Entries open: TBC
Host club: West End
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
7. Swithland 6 (miles)
Sunday 7 June
Entries open: TBC | Usually sells out in the first hour!
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
8. Prestwold 10K
Sunday 21 June
Entries open: TBC | A sell out in 2019
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
9. Joy Cann 5 (miles)
Wednesday 5 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
10. Carl Rutt 10K
Sunday 23 August
Entries open: TBC | A sell out in 2019
Host club: Hermitage Harriers
First half up. Second half down. Usually a good turn out from Barrow Runners.
Visit race webpage
11. Rotherby 8 (miles) **New Race**
Sunday 6 September
Entries open: TBC
Host clubs: Wreake Runners and Anstey
More info
If you have any questions about how the League works or how to get involved try: