Author: Yvonne

Harrold Pit Run 2019

Harrold Pit Run will take place on Saturday 15th June.

Yes – June! Allow us to explain…

The Pit Run has historically taken place on a Saturday in mid-to-late April event. In 2019, Easter falls very late. With local schools on holiday from 5th to 23rd April., it became obvious to us that striking with an April Saturday would have a detrimental impact on the monies we could raise for local good causes, with holidays preventing some runners and stall holders from participating and/or preparing.

We consulted wit parish councillors, church representatives, people from local groups such as the Scouts and Harrold Calvados Society, runners, marshals, sponsors, the organisers of other local events, friends, neighbours and more. With Bank Holiday and a school half-term week in May and the Odell Fete on 8th June, the overwhelming consensus is that moving Pit Run to 15th June is the best solution. We hope you agree.

So get the date in your diary and here’s to another successful Pit Run!

Thank you for your support.

Thank you for taking part and visiting

Thank you for to all our runners, our timers and time sheet runner.

I know everyone is waiting for the results. Due to the weather a number of numbers fell off, please be patient as we need to go through the results and verify.

It was exciting as we had the record broken and T-rex’s. Everyone was brilliant. Also there were some very good cakes! Thank you to all helpers.

Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters.

Today is the Pit Run

There is still the possibility to register for the run. Come to the Centre between 10am and 12pm. For those of you who have registered online, you can pick up your number up to an hour before your race.

There are many things to do. There are over 30 stalls which include food, drink (bar by the Bell), local organisations and societies, accessories among other things. There will also be two live bands. Have a look at the cakes on the Bake Off stall if you haven’t baked.If you have baked please bring them by 1pm.

The Start!
Races will be starting 1;30pm for the children and 3pm for the main race. Roads will be closed intermittently for the safety of the runners, please be patient it is not for long.

At 4pm it is Trophy Presentation, Bake Off winners are announced and the Raffle is drawn.

One day to go

Please register online, it closes today at noon. Further registration sessions are today between 6pm and 8pm and tomorrow between 10am and 12pm at the centre.

We need more Marshals, if you can help it would be appreciated!

As you can see the numbers are waiting for you.

Also a thank you to our sponsor and supporters!

Two more days to go

Please register. Online registration ends tomorrow noon. Check the ‘Where and how to register‘ page for details.

Don’t forget about the Bake Off!

There is a raffle this year again. Tickets can be bought during registration tomorrow night and Saturday morning. Some will also be sold on the Green. This years kindly donated prizes include:


Tusting bag
David Lloyd 14 day family pass
£50 cash from Harrold Centre
Retreat beauty treatment
Spices of Paradise voucher
No.68 Hair cut
Voucher for iTransform fitness session
Muntjac voucher
MOT at John Walsh Motors
Royal Oak voucher
T-light holder and bottle of wine from the WI

Tickets are £1 each or £5 for a book.