The Goose Fair Gallop

Date: Sunday 12th October 2025

Race start: 10:00 am (mass start)

Distance: 10k 

 Race Permit Number: ARC/25/0221

 Kimberley & District Striders are proud to once again bring you our annual 10k event, The Goose Fair Gallop.

A pretty flat 10km course with amazing views and our friendly and supportive event staff there to make sure you have a fabulous day!

We first held this event back in 1987, and it remains the highlight of our club calendar with each year getting better! 

Due to the unfortunate delays in the construction of the Awsworth/eastern ramp, the race will follow the same route as in 2024. Rest assured, you still get the amazing Bennerley viaduct views!

Upon starting, follow the road until the end, turning right towards Moorgreen Colts Football Club, follow the path veering left that runs alongside the A610 (watch out for the photographer!) and take a left turn at the end onto Halls Lane followed by a right to bring you back onto the Erewash Valley Trail path. Turn left at the junction of Newmanleys Road and follow onto Long Lane before turning right onto the Erewash Canal, follow the canal until you take a left turn and climb the slope to the historic Bennerley Viaduct, run to the end and back taking in the beautiful views before turning right onto the Erewash Canal (stay left to avoid oncoming runners). Follow the towpath until just past the woods where a right turn will take you to a path leading under the railway bridge and over the river Erewash, follow the path until you are directed to take a left  then a right past the Winston Wind Turbine. From there head back towards Moorgreen Colts Football Club, taking a right where directed and follow the road you started on back to the finish and race village. Our amazing marshals will be there to guide you, and you can see the route here https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_5588449.html

The race will start as a mass start at 10:00am.

We ask runners, once at the start to assemble in your predicted time area. There will be time zone signs to help assist you with this.

The conditions underfoot vary from canal paths, gravel paths, un-kept trails to smooth pavement. 

Entry numbers are limited to 350 participants, and it will not be possible to enter on the day.

All participants must register an account with Entry Central, which enables them to make sure we have the correct EA affiliation information and also enables you to transfer your place if required (see below).

Finishers will get a custom-designed technical t-shirt and other race swag. Please check the T shirt size guide before registering as we cannot change sizes afterwards.

We will also be selling some specially made race merchandise as well as some previous items like our popular Goose Fair Gallop hats!

 Car Park: Parking will be accessible via the A610, signposted “Birnam Park”, use postcode NG16 2DE. The car park will be signposted from the slip road. The car park will close at 9.30am, so ensure you arrive in plenty of time. Please also car share where possible.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CAR PARK WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL THE END OF THE EVENT

Race start and village: Harworth Estates, Halls Lane, off A610, NG16 2DE

Entry Requirements: Participants must be over 18 years of age on the day of the race and in good physical health to complete the 10k course.

Race Numbers: Race numbers with a timing chip on the rear will be used. Please ensure that your emergency details are completed.

Race numbers will be available to collect on race day or on Friday 10^th October and Saturday 11^th October. Full details will be confirmed through our website, Facebook and by email nearer the time.

Transfers: Entries are non-refundable and non-deferrable. You can transfer your entry online via Entry Central to another runner by following the transfer process up until 12th September 2025. An admin charge may be applied.

Terms and Conditions: Boring but important! Please make sure you read the event terms and conditions before entering.