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Harrold Centre

The Annual Harrold Pit Run

The 41st  Harrold Pit Run & Bake-off – Saturday 26th April 2025

Harrold Centre is a registered charity which benefits the residents of Harrold, Carlton and Odell. The pitrun has been running for over 40 years with only one missed because of Covid, and a shortened course in 1998 due to severe flooding. The 3 mile race runs round the lakes in the Harrold-Odell Country Park; the old gravel pits. The busy atmosphere of stalls, attractions, bars, and runners make a great event which is much appreciated as a hugely enjoyable day for villagers and visitors alike. And all the lovely canine visitors. The event opens at 12.30pm.

Thank you to all our sponsors and everyone who has helped or supported us. If you would like to sponsor this event please get in touch at harroldpitrun@gmail.com

 FANCY A STALL?  If you are interested email harroldpitrun@gmail.com

Runners used to compete for the medals and also the greatest sponsorship money but now donation is more common. This can be via the registration process with runners nominating one of the local societies listed or directly to Harrold Centre.

The event encompasses 4 races from 3 short children’s races up to a fully marshalled 3 mile race around the village of Harrold and the surrounding countryside. School Races are divided by school years: Reception, years 1+2 at; years and years 5+6. Fun-runners, fancy-dressers and serious personal best hunters alike all mix in at the start line in front of the Village Green for the Main Race. St George  will start the adult (and years 7+) at 3pm.

The medal ceremony for the School Races will be around 2.30pm and for the Main Race it will be around 4.45 after the drawing of the raffle and the winners of the bake-off are announced.

The race routes are as following: School Races 1 & 2; School Race 3; Main Race

In tandem with the website, there is of course our Facebook page. As the day draws nearer the Facebook page is the page to follow for up-to-date information and news.

AS ALWAYS, WE ARE LOOKING FOR RACE DAY MARSHALS to ensure everything goes smoothly and safely. Please give up an hour of your time to help make a great day. If you are interested email  harroldpitrun@gmail.com

The Pit Run Bake Off will be returning.

As will The Great Pit Run Raffle. Yet again we have some fabulous prizes including a luxurious Tusting bag, £50 cash and many more. Tickets will be sold by local societies several weeks before Pit Run and on the Green and at registration on the day. If you would like to sell some raffle tickets, please contact us at harroldpitrun@gmail.com

Thank you to everyone who donated a raffle prize last year. There is still time to donate a prize- contact us at harroldpitrun@gmail.com