Christmas Handicap

The evening will start with our Handicap Race at 6.30pm (Sharp!) from the Y Club.

The race will be a 3 lap course.

You will need to let the Captains know what time you anticipate finishing the race before you start. The runner with the most accurate predicted time will win!

No watches will be allowed, so leave your watch at home or prepare for the Christmas Grinch to look after it while you run!

Christmas fancy dress is encouraged!

Immediately after the race, we'll head over to Porta Tapas in Salford for our Christmas Party. Check out the Christmas Party event page for more information!

Session Format

Our group runs take place every Thursday, starting at the Y Club at 6:30pm. After a quick warm up, the Captains will gather the group together for Club Notices, after which we split into sub-groups before heading off on one of our many routes.

Each group will run at a different pace and will be led by a club member, so there should always be a pace group suited to you. The number of groups is flexible depending on the number of runners down on any particular night, but we’ll generally have the following six groups:

Group 1:

• 8 miles (13 km)
• 7.00 min / mile (4.20 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 2:

• 8 miles (13 km)
• 8.00 min / mile (5.00 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 3:

• 8 miles (13 km)
• 8.30-9.00 min / mile (5.20-5.40 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 4:

• 8 miles (13 km)
• 9.30-10.00 min / mile (5.50-6.15 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 5:

• 6 miles (10 km)
• 10.00 min / mile (6.15 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 6:

• 3 miles (5 km)
• This group will run at whatever pace is comfortable for everyone

If you’re not sure which group to go in on your first visit, we'd advise starting off in Group 6 and try to work your way up to the next one!

Joining a Thursday Group Run

Just turn up, that's all you need. You don't have to be a member. You don't have to have run with us before. There is no cost.

Meet us outside the Y Club at 6:30pm ready to run and you will be welcome to join us!