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Come and run the Beaver Trail Sunday November 23rd at 10:00am 2025.

Beverley Athletic Club once again extends the hand of friendship to all local running clubs and friends to join us for this year’s 27^th anniversary of the Beaver Trail run or walk.  Meet outside the reception on the grassy area at Beverley Leisure Centre, Flemingate, HU17 0LT for a 10am start.  No need to sign up in advance; just show up!

The route was founded by Beverley AC in November 1998, that makes this year the 27^th anniversary, and since then we have celebrated the route in an annual event (with the exception of 2020) by inviting anyone to run or walk a distance of their choice.  The trail follows a picturesque cross-country “off road” route.

Please note for 2025 there is yet another alternative 10 mile route due to building works around Beverley.  Please familiarise yourself with this new route and make use of the maps and GPX files.

There is a choice of 5, 10,  (the 13 mile option is not available in 2025) and 15.2 mile routes.  Route maps, route descriptions and GPX files can all be found on the Beverley AC website.  If you are not familiar with the intended route, please download a map and study it in advance.  As with last year, the start will have to take a slight diversion via Flemingate and Minster Avenue due to the inaccessibility of Spark Mill Lane.  Some paper maps will be available on the day.  The route is not marshalled.  Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  Dogs welcome at the owner’s risk.  Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Free soup and roll afterwards at the Leisure Centre, being served from 11:30am.  Vegan version available.  Please leave muddy shoes outside.

Toilets, showers and changing facilities available in the leisure centre.  Lockers are available but please bring along your own padlock.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Come and run the Beaver Trail Sunday November 24^th at 10:00am 2024.

Beverley Athletic Club once again extends the hand of friendship to all local running clubs and friends to join us for this year’s 26^th anniversary of the Beaver Trail run or walk.  Meet outside the reception on the grassy area at Beverley Leisure Centre, Flemingate, HU17 0LT for a 10am start.  No need to sign up in advance; just show up!

The route was founded by Beverley AC in November 1998, that makes this year the 26^th anniversary, and since then we have celebrated the route in an annual event (with the exception of 2020) by inviting anyone to run or walk a distance of their choice.  The trail follows a picturesque cross-country “off road” route.

There is a choice of 5, 10, 13 and 15.2 mile routes.  Route maps, route descriptions and GPX files can all be found on the Beverley AC website.  Please note that this year there is an alternative for the 10 mile route due to road works and road closures.  Please familiarise yourself with this new route and make use of the maps and GPX files.  If you are not familiar with the intended route, please download a map and study it in advance.  As with last year, the start will have to take a slight diversion via Flemingate and Minster Avenue due to the inaccessibility of Spark Mill Lane.  Some paper maps will be available on the day.  The route is not marshalled.  Child under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  Dogs welcome at the owner’s risk.  Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Free soup and roll afterwards at the Leisure Centre, being served from 11:30am.  Vegan version available.  Please leave muddy footwear outside the building.

Toilets, showers and changing facilities available in the leisure centre.  Lockers are available but please bring along your own padlock.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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If you are coming along to our iconic race on Sunday the 12th May 2024 this document tells you everything you need to know.

The wearing of headphones or similar, including bone conductors, is NOT permitted and the Race Director reserves the right to disqualify those breaching this rule.
Pttaway Beverley 10k and 1.2 mile short race (formerly fun run)

Race results are available online for the 10k event and the short race.

Details of roads to be closed and parking bays to be suspended:-

1. Saturday Market (whole extent from 06:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs).
2. Toll Gavel (whole extent from 06:00 hrs to 12:00hrs).
3. Butcher Row (whole extent from 06:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs).
4. Wednesday Market (whole extent from 06:00 hrs to 13:00 hrs).
5. Minster Yard South (between the crossroads of Long Lane/St John’s Street and the T junction with Flemingate/Eastgate from 09:45 hrs to 10:30 hrs).
6. Flemingate (between the junction with Armstrong Way to the continuation with Eastgate) from 09:45 hrs to 10:30hrs).
7. Lord Roberts Road (from the junction with Eastgate and Railway Street to the junction with Champney Road from 09:45 hrs to 10:30 hrs).
8. Eastgate (between the continuation with Flemingate to the junction with Railway Street from 09:45 hrs to 12:00).
9. Railway Street (from the junction with Eastgate to the roundabout with New Walkergate from 08:45 hrs to 12:00).
10. Walkergate (from the junction with Toll Gavel to the junction with Dyer Lanel from 09:30 hrs to 10:00 hrs).
11. Dyer Lane (from the junction with Walkergate to junction with Saturday Market from 08:30 hrs to 10:00 hrs).
12. Ladygate (from the junction with Sow Hlll Road and Saturday Market to Dyer Lane from 08:30 hrs to 10:00 hrs).

09:30 hrs to 12:00 hrs – these closures will operate as rolling road closures and roads will be re-opened once the race has passed, consistent with maintaining public safety:

1. Champney Road (from the crossroads with Cross Street/Lord Roberts Road to the junction with Lairgate).
2. Lairgate (from the junction with Champney Road to North Bar).
3. North Bar Within (whole extent).
4. North Bar Without (staggered crossroads with York Road and Wylies Road).
5. A1174 York Road (between the junction with Narth Bar Without and Newbald Road).
6. Newbald Road (whole extent).
7. Mill Lane (the whole extent from Walkington Heads/Newbald Road crossroads to the junction with the B1230 (East End/Broadgates traffic lights).
8. Beverley Road/Broadgate B1230/Keldgate Road from Mill Lane/Bentley Lane/East End crossroads (traffic lights Walkington] to the junction with Walkington Road.
9. Walkington Road/Westwood Road (from the junction with Keldgate Road to the junction with Albert Terrace/St Mary’s Terrace).
10. St Mary’s Terrace (around the staggered junction with Westwood Road and Newbegin).
11. Albert Terrace (from the junction with Grayburn Lane to the junction with Westwood Road).
12. Newbegin (whole extent).
13. Old waste (whole extent).

All road closures will be lifted once all the competitors have cleared the area and consistent with maintaining safety of spectators and competitors.

Details of the fun run 09:00 hours start 

East Riding College is used as the race headquarters, registration and assembly, after which runners make their way to the start situated in Wednesday Market.  The fun run starts at 09:00 hours taking participants on 2 laps along Butcher Row continuing right along Old Walkergate before turning left into Dyer Lane, right onto Ladygate and then left to circumnavigate Saturday Market before heading out south east along Toll Gavel to the junction with Old Walkergate to complete a second circuit of Old Walkergate, Dyer Lane, Ladygate and Saturday Market before returning to the finish in Wednesday Market via Toll Gavel and Butcher Row.

 Details of the 10K road running race 10:00 hours start

East Riding College is used as the registration and assembly point after which runners make their way to the start situated in Eastgate and Minster Yard South.  The race starts at 10:00 hours and takes the runners through Beverley to North Bar via Eastgate, Lord Roberts Road, Champney Road, Lairgate and North Bar Within.  Once through North Bar, runners then turn left and continue west along the York Road (A 1174) taking the left-hand turn into Newbald Road heading to the cross roads with Mill Lane/Walkington Heads.   (North Bar traffic lights will be placed on red for a ten minute period in order to give priority to runners turning left into York Road from North Bar Within.)  At Walkington Heads crossroads runners turn left to head south along Mill Lane or Coppleflats lane to the junction with the (B1230 Walkington traffic lights).  At the traffic lights runners turn left to start the return run into Beverley via the B1230 Broadgates/Keldgate Road/Walkington Road, Westwood Road and Newbegin, crossing into Saturday Market via Lairgate and Old Waste to complete the final leg down Toll Gavel to the finishing line in Wednesday Market.  The race finish has a cut-off time of 90 mins, therefore 11:30am.

The Wolds Way Relay Challenge is back on 25th May 2025.  A 10 Leg Relay Challenge Run limited to 25 teams from local UKA Affiliated Athletic Clubs. This is not an official race but timing will be provided.

As with the last 3 years it is once again being run from North (Filey) to South (Hessle).

A Team Captain should be appointed to enter their team.  After entry they will be contacted to supply team members’ details from their Club.  It is recommended you have at least one reserve that is familiar with the route.  Team category options are Male, Female and mixed teams.  Entry fee is £50 per Team (£5 per runner), this is to cover costs and a bottle of Wolds Way Beer!

A donation of £1 per runner will also be made to  National Trails  who maintain the Yorkshire Wolds Way.

This year the route will be run in reverse, from Filey back “down hill” to Hessle.  The route follows the official Yorkshire Wolds Way, with a 7:30am start at Filey Brigg and finishes at Hessle Foreshore. There will be no additional waymarking or marshals.  It is therefore essential that teams recce the route/legs in advance.

Eight of the ten legs vary in distance from 7 to 9 miles.  The two remaining legs are 5 and 3 miles.

Read more about the individual legs here.  

***ENTRIES EXTENDED UNTIL 10:00AM THURSDAY 11th July.***
Our race date for 2024 will be Friday the 12th July.

Before entering the race please read our risk assessment.

East Yorkshire’s premier 10km road running race!  Starting at 10:00am outside Beverley Minster, running through the glorious Westwood common land, and spectacular finish through the town centre.  Entry is £18 for UKA Affiliated Club Members and £20 for all other entrants.  1st – 7th male and female; 1st and 2nd male and female U19, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65; 1st place male and female V70, V75 and V80+.  1st and 2nd placed male and female teams (3 runners to count, team vests must be worn).  Team prizes may not be awarded on the day, to allow for the results to be verified.  Prizes are awarded based on chip times.  All finishers will receive a technical T-shirt or can opt out and a donation will be made to Cherry Tree Community Centre, Beverley (minimum £2.50)

NOW SOLD OUT

East Yorkshire’s premier road running short race over 2k (1.2 miles)!  Starting at 09:00am in Wednesday Market, running two loops of the quaint town centre.  Entry is £5.  Chip timed.  Short race prizes:  under 11, under 13, under 15, under 17 in both male and female categories.  Any age welcomed.  Under 8’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  All finishers will receive a medal.

UKA Licence 2024 – 47829

East Yorkshire’s Premier 10km road race starts at Eastgate, outside the Beverley Minster at 10:00am. It then passes through the North Bar and across the Westwood common land to the west of the town towards Walkington. Runners then return through Beverley’s Saturday Market Place and pedestrianised streets to the finish at Wednesday Market.  Course cut-off is 90 minutes.

Wheelchair entrants please contact for details.  We do not allow runners to participate with dogs.  The wearing of headphones, earphones, or similar devices (including bone conductor) is prohibited and runners wearing them risk disqualification.

Numbers will not be posted.  All runners, both short race and 10k entrants, will need to collect your race number and timing chip from the college.  Numbers can be collected from 12 noon to 4:00pm on Saturday 11th May or from 8:00am on Sunday 13th May.

Local charity Cherry Tree Community Association were selected by Beverley Athletic Club members as beneficiaries of this year’s races and will be in attendance over the weekend.  About CTCA…

“Our mission is to meet the needs of the local community and surrounding area of East Yorkshire inhabitants and to provide top quality legal advice and assistance in welfare benefits, debt advice, consumer advice, employment advice and advocacy in order to set the best outcome for our clients. We offer support on welfare benefits, housing, debts, employment and we work in partnership with Pepperells solicitor for any legal enquiries. At Cherry Tree Community Association we will seek to provide these services in the timeliest manner and with an ongoing comprehensive quality control programme to provide 100% customer satisfaction.“

If you would prefer to make a donation instead of receiving a t-shirt, then please choose the appropriate option below.  This will be a donation of approximately £2.50.  If you would like to make an additional donation or take the t-shirt AND also donate, you have that option too.

In line with many major events, we do not allow refunds or deferrals. However, we do allow entry transfers to another runner.  Online transfers are possible up to 14:00 on Wednesday 8th May.  We do not offer deferrals.  If you cannot run after this date but wish to transfer the entry, please contact bevacraces@gmail.com.

Many thanks for entering the Pittaway Beverley 10K on 12th  May 2024.  Race number collection will be on the weekend of the race 12 mid-day until 4pm on Saturday and from 8:00 am on Sunday morning. Race details will be emailed 7 – 10 days before race day.

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The Wolds Way Relay Challenge is back on 28th May 2023.  A 10 Leg Relay Challenge Run limited to 25 teams from local UKA Affiliated Athletic Clubs.  This is not an official race but timing will be provided.  This year it is to be run from the North to the South again as in 2022.

A Team Captain should be appointed to enter their team.  After entry they will be contacted to supply team members’ details from their Club.  It is recommended you have at least one reserve that is familiar with the route.  Team category options are Male, Female and mixed teams.  Entry fee is £50 per Team (£5 per runner), this is to cover costs and a bottle of Wolds Way Beer!

A donation of £1 per runner will also be made to  National Trails  who maintain the Yorkshire Wolds Way.

This year, as with 2022, the route will be run in reverse, from North (Filey Brigg) back “down hill” to Hessle, on the Humber Foreshore.  The route follows the official Yorkshire Wolds Way, with a 7:30am start at Filey Brigg and finishes at Hessle Foreshore. There will be no additional waymarking or marshals.  It is therefore essential that teams recce the route/legs in advance.

Eight of the ten legs vary in distance from 7 to 9 miles.  The two remaining legs are 5 and 3 miles.

Read more about the individual legs here.  

Race day info Walkington 2022

The following roads will be closed for the Specsavers Walkington 10k and Fun run on Friday 8th July 2022.   Roads are closed for the safety of runners and spectators and under a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

• Townend Road (Walkington) – from the junction with West End to the continuation with Little Weighton Road. 19:15 to 21:00.
• Little Weighton Road (Walkington) – the whole extent. 18:30 to 21:15*.
• Walkington Road (Little Weighton) – the whole extent. 19:15 to 21:00.
• Bluestones Bottom (Walkington) – the whole extent. 19:15 to 21:00.
• Common Road (Rowley) continuing from Bluestones Bottom to the crossroads with White Gap Lane. 19:15 to 21:00.
• White Gap Road (Little Weighton). *TIMES*
• Continuing from crossroads with Common Rod (Rowley) to continuation of Old Village Road (Little Weighton). *TIMES*
• Old Village Road (Little Weighton) – the whole extent. 19:15 to 21:00.
• Risby Lane (Walkington) – the whole extent. 18:30 to 19:30.

* From Townend Lane to Bluestones Bottom junction only from 19:15 to 21:00

Diversions will be in place during this time.  Emergency vehicle access remains throughout.  We sincerely appreciate your co-operation to organise a safe event.  Thank you.

The Pittaway Beverley 10k and B&A scaffolding fun run is only days away.  We look forward to welcoming fun runners, 10k runners, family, friends and supporters on the 8th May as the race returns to its traditional Spring time slot.

Everything you need to know is contained in this document.  Please do take the time to read it.

Runner Information 8th May

The Wolds Way Relay Challenge is back on 29th May 2022.  A 10 Leg Relay Challenge Run limited to 25 teams from local UKA Affiliated Athletic Clubs. This is not an official race but timing will be provided.

This year it is to be run in the other direction…. same route, totally different challenge!

A Team Captain should be appointed to enter their team.  After entry they will be contacted to supply team members’ details from their Club.  It is recommended you have at least one reserve that is familiar with the route.  Team category options are Male, Female and mixed teams.  Entry fee is £50 per Team (£5 per runner), this is to cover costs and a bottle of Wolds Way Beer!

A donation of £1 per runner will also be made to  National Trails  who maintain the Yorkshire Wolds Way.

This year the route will be run in reverse, from Filey back “down hill” to Hessle.  The route follows the official Yorkshire Wolds Way, with a 7:30am start at Filey Brigg and finishes at Hessle Foreshore. There will be no additional waymarking or marshals.  It is therefore essential that teams recce the route/legs in advance.

Eight of the ten legs vary in distance from 7 to 9 miles.  The two remaining legs are 5 and 3 miles.

Read more about the individual legs here.  

Beverley AC are starting a ‘Couch to 5k’ programme on Monday 31^st January 2022.  Cost £15. Including T-shirt and discounted membership to Beverley AC on completion of the 13 week course.  This fantastic programme has been designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometres in just 13 weeks. Its secret is that it’s a gentle introduction to getting the body moving, starting off alternating between walking and running small distances, and slowly building up until after 13 weeks, you’re ready to run 5 kilometres.  Starts Monday 31^st January at 6pm please meet at Beverley Leisure Centre, Flemingate.

Go to Club Events and Couch to 5k to read more and sign up.

Beverley AC extends a huge thank you to our sponsors who make Walkington 10k and fun run possible – Specsavers Opticians.  This year Beverley AC are partnering Dove House Hospice throughout the year to raise funds towards their valuable services.

Entry to the 10k event is £13 for UKA Affiliated Club Members and £15 for all other entrants.  Starts at 7:30pm.
Entry to fun run open to everyone and is £3.50.  Starts at 6:45pm.

Prize pot
*  Cash prizes for 1st – 5th male and female.
*  Category prizes are 1st male and female U19, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65, V70, V75+.
*  1st placed male and female teams (3 runners to count).
*  Any competitor breaking the course record will be awarded £250.
*  1st to 3rd placings under 16s in fun run.
*  All finishers will receive a T-shirt or can opt out and a donation will be made to (minimum £2.25).

Wheelchair entrants please contact the race secretary for details.

The course cut off is 90 minutes.

The wearing of headphones, earphones, or similar devices is prohibited and runners wearing them risk disqualification.

Entries open at 6pm on Saturday 19th March 2022.

UKA license number 2022-42217

Enter 10k……

Enter fun run…..

The Yorkshire Wolds Way Relay Challenge is back on 30th May 2021!  A 10 Leg Relay Challenge Run limited to 25 teams from local UKA Affiliated Athletic Clubs.  This is not an official race but timing will be provided.

A Team Captain should be appointed to enter their team.  After entry they will be contacted to supply team members’ details from their Club.  It is recommended you have at least one reserve that is familiar with the route.  Team category options are Male, Female and mixed teams.  Entry fee is £50 per Team (£5 per runner) to cover costs and Wolds Way Beer!

A donation of £1 per runner will also be made to National Trails who maintain the Yorkshire Wolds Way.

The route follows the official Yorkshire Wolds Way, with a 7:30am start at Hessle Foreshore and finishes at Filey Brigg. There will be no additional waymarking or marshals.  It is therefore essential that teams recce the route/legs in advance.  Eight of the ten legs vary in distance from 7 to 9 miles.  The two remaining legs are 5 and 3 miles.  Read more about the individual legs, download maps and GPX files on our website here.

There is a time limit of 13 hours (equivalent to an average speed of 10 minute/mile pace).

Teams to organise own transport.

As planning progresses Team Captains will be updated with more information, including COVID19 guidance, and they will also be able to amend team members’ details as required.