Over the Hills is a multi terrain race of approximately 12Km (7.5 miles), taking place on Sunday 5th November 2023 at 10:00 starting from Barton Farm Country Park in Bradford on Avon. The course is mostly off-road and because of the November weather it could be very cold, wet and slippery underfoot, spikes are not recommended. The race includes a river crossing but in the event of high water levels, in the interest of safety, runners may be directed around it. We know the river crossing is very popular but your safety is paramount. The route from 2022 can be viewed here.

Awards will be made to the first three Female and Male competitors to cross the finish line, also to the first Female and Male finisher in each of the following age categories, V40, V50, V60 and V70 providing there are at least 3 category entrants. Competitors will be eligible for one individual prize only. Team prizes will be awarded to the first four Male runners and first four Female runners to finish belonging to an EA/ARC affiliated club as declared on the entry form.

Chip timing for the event will be provided by DBMax and results will be available on their website after the event. www.dbmax.co.uk. The race will be run under Association of Running Club rules,  ARC permit TBC.

There will be NO parking in Pound lane. You are requested to use the pay and display car parks within 500m of the start at the train station car park or St Margarets car park (postcode BA15 1DF). These cost 80p on a Sunday so ensure you have either the change or Wiltshire Parking App on your phone. There is also limited parking along Belcombe Road, using the path across the railway to the start. 

Registration will be at the West Barn at the end of Pound Lane. There are public toilets in the Station car park and St Margarets car park, and there are additional portable toilets near the start of the race in Barton Farm Country Park. 

The race is run to raise money for Alzheimer's Support (West Wilts). There will be refreshments and homemade freshly baked cakes throughout the morning and after the race at the West Barn raising money for Alzheimer's Support, please bring cash. 

More race information is available from the Avon Valley Runners website or the Over The Hills Facebook page. If you require any further information please contact the race director Ed Knudsen at overthehills@avonvalleyrunners.org.uk.