No Scores Race for 2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances the race cannot go ahead this year, we anticipate a return next year.

Info for previous years follows

This will be the 26th Scores race, organised by Waveney Valley Athletic Club, taking in the historic scores in Lowestoft. Starting and finishing in the upper high street, competitors can be assured of a great atmosphere and plenty of spectators.

This demanding race comprises of 13 stepped and sloped scores over a course of approximately 4.75 miles and 401 steps (Senior Race) and approximately 1.4 miles and 254 steps (Junior Race).

A bespoke medal will be awarded to all finishers.

We are conscious about waste created by races and taking measures to mitigate this and reduce our carbon footprint. As such, there will be a table to leave your own (named!) bottle at the finish line so as not to use single-use bottles of water.

It goes without saying that this race wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our sponsors – Birds Eye (www.birdseye.co.uk), RWE Generation UK (RWE | Our energy for a sustainable life.) and Great Gabbard Wind Farm (A Better World of Energy | SSE Renewables).

Thanks also to water from ASDA and portaloos from Sole Bay Waste & Recycling.

We are delighted that Christchurch is supporting us with race HQ again this year with (limited) changing facilities, bag drop and post-race refreshments. This is also where prize-giving will happen after the race .

Entries are non-refundable (except in the unlikely circumstance that the race is cancelled) and unfortunately cannot be deferred but transfers are available until midnight on 26/08/2023.

Entries

Enter at https://totalracetiming.co.uk/race/454
Entries are limited to 375 Seniors and 75 Juniors

Due to the large amount of marshals and helpers needed for this important club event we will be requesting any club member who enters should put forward a volunteer in their place. The race will take up to 80 people to run but generates a substantial income for the club so we feel we need to implement this policy. If you would like to chat about this approach please contact one of the committee or myself.

Competitors from Birds Eye please contact the Race Director before entering.

Marshals

This race requires a considerable number of marshals. If you or a friend/relative can help out we would love to hear from you.

Senior Race details

The Senior race is open to all competitors over the age of 16 on race day. Prizes will be awarded for the first three finishers (male and female) and age group winners in 5 year bands from 40-70. There will be team prizes for affiliated Clubs and works/social teams.

The race is licensed by UK athletics, details at Runbritain.

Senior Race Map