Hogweed Trotters Road Running Club
“wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast.” (William Shakespeare)
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Hogweed Trotters Road Running Club“wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast.” (William Shakespeare) |
"Beautiful sunny day this year and the usual excellent Hogweed Trotters organisation mean this is a marvellous tour of the Cotswolds in 13.1 tough miles with four major climbs. 2 Min PB this year means I will be back!" JF
The 8th running of this classic half-marathon road race (13 miles 193 yds) will take place on Sunday 25 March 2012 at 10.30am.
The race venue is Horton Village Hall, Horton, South Gloucestershire BS37 6QP. Click here to see a course map and views of the breath-taking scenery. Race entry costs £14 for affiliated club runners or £16 for unattached runners, the race limit is 350 entries.
Click here to download the Registration & Booking Form
Chairman Bob with Tom Fisher, overall winner 2011
Chairman Bob with Louise Summers, 1st Lady 2011
The Race Director was Bob Bell ably assisted by Members of the Hogweed Trotters Road Running Club, family and friends.
The overall winner of the race was Tom Fisher of Avon Valley Runners in 1.16.37. Louise Summers of Chepstow Runners was the first lady across the line. The first Hogweed home was Andy May in 1.29.04. Peter Willoughby won the Over 60 Vet first prize. For a full list of prize winner's see Results 2011
Andy May first Hogweed over the line in 2011!
We thought you might like to some of the comments made on Runner's World after the race. Our apologies as we haven't listed them all. However go to Runner's World Events page for a full listing.
"Quite the marvellous antidote to a large event. Excellently organised by a very enthusiastic team of runners. Beautiful location, stunning course and all the home-made cake you can eat. If John Betjemen was a runner, he'd do this race!" Bruce Sellers
"Superbly organised, very friendly feel, great challenging course with some good climbs, they even arranged the stunning weather!" Ian Wright 11
"Great Race, can't wait for next year!!" Steve2010
"Very good atmosphere with lots of helpful smiley marshalls. Lovely food afterwards." Cabbagepatch
"Fantastic organisation and very friendly. Beautiful location. Very tough but worthwhile when you've finished." Des Mannion
"Excellent race and would definitely do it next year!" James Tyack
"Superb organisation and views. Very happy to have taken part in this one. The reviews are accurate it is a great race!!" FellSurfer
"Great day great weather...well done to all the hogweeds yet again...and that means you Bob :)" Trevor Twinem
"If you are up to the hills, then make this a "must-do" race for 2012. Outstanding organisation and friendly marshalling. Hilly - as it says on the tin ! but fantastic views from the cotswold edge run along minor roads. Plenty of water, with a bonus of jelly babies and fruit at one point. Very fair price with a good Tee in a generous goody bag. Easy parking. Great post race spread at good prices - this is the way to organise a race by runners for runners. Very impressed all round. This should be up in the 2011 awards section come the end of the year. Well done to all." Letmeoutofthere
The Runner's World community named Hogweed Hilly Half IV as the ninth best race overall in Great Britain in 2008, moving it up 22 places from number 31 in 2006. The race was awarded the Number 2 spot in the favourite half marathon category, up three places.
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Hogweed Hilly Half VII 2011 Results 2011
Photographs of the Hogweed Hilly Half VII 2011 Photographs
Hogweed Hilly Half VI 2010 Results - Prizes - Photos available to view and purchase.
Hogweed Hilly Half V 2009 Results - Prizes
Hogweed Hilly Half IV 2008 Results
Hogweed Hilly Half II received the prestigious Runner's Choice Number 31 award for 2006 from Runner's World, with an overall rating of 95 / 100. Fans of the race will not be surprised that it lost marks in the "PB Potential" section. The race polled Number 5 in the favourite half marathon category for the whole of Great Britain. 100% of voters said that they would do it again!
HHHIII 2007: Photos - Results - Prize Winners
HHHII 2006: Photos - Results - Prize Winners
HHHI 2005: Photos - Results - Prize Winners
