The annual MINCE
PIE TEN is our own local race which is held every December
to raise funds both for local charities and the Club itself.
It is a very popular multi-terrain event which is contested over a challenging ten mile course, and sees many entrants returning year after year for a pre Xmas work-out! And this year it has added medals.
Voted one of the UK's top ten races in Runner's World Magazine
NB. There has been a slight course revision in recent years, due to work on a new water treatment plant, this will still be the case - see map below.
If you would like to view a graphical map of the course, click on this thumbnail on the left and for a link to a map showing the Race Headquarters click HERE
If you would like to know more about the race itself vist our MINCE PIE FAQ page
2011 saw a record entry for the Mince Pie 10 mile run, which was a fitting tribute to Geoff Gray and Natalie McCreath in their final year of organising the event. On a cold, overcast day another record was also broken as winner James Baker of Chichester Runners smashed the fastest time for the tough, hilly course by nearly 2 minutes, coming home in a fantastic 56:34. In second place was Mark Dooley of Herne Hill Harriers, also inside the old course record with 57:39. Third man was Andrew Mynott from Saffron Striders with 60:41.
In the women's race Hailsham Harrier, Sam Alvarez had a comfortable win in 70:45, with Susie Casebourne second in 72:26 and Natasha Swan, of home club Seaford Striders, in third place with 75:34. There were 327 finishers in total.
Our grateful thanks go to all the marshalls and helpers who gave up their time on Sunday morning and especially to Nat & Geoff for all their hard work over the past few years in making the Mince Pie such a success.
More importantly a substantial sum will go to the 2011 charity, Seaford Downs Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group.
For full results of the 2011 race follow the links below.
The last race was on Sunday 11 December 2011. Results for the race can be found below
You can also enter the race online via runbritain.com, but please note this method incurs a small administration charge. This is to cover postage of your number and race details, which will be sent out nearer the day
To Enter Online Please Click Here
Race Sponsor
The supported charity for 2011 Was:
The Seaford Down's Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group is a registered charity and aims to provide enrichment to the lives of children with Down's Syndrome and other special needs and their families. The Seaford Down's Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group is affiliated to the Down's Syndrome Association. To find out more about The Seaford Down's Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group please visit our website: www.seaford-dssnsg.co.uk
Registered Charity No: 1139897
We would like to thank Brighton Marathon for donating bottles of water for the goody bags.
Inter Sport was present at the event, selling sports clothing, footwear and equipment. They are also kindly donating spot prizes. For more details please visit www.gameforlife.co.uk
A number of photographs were taken at the event by
Visit their website to see yourself in splendid technicolour
(or 256 websafe colours at the very least)
We also have some photos taken by Danny Simpson in 2010 which can be found here
To see a photo montage of the 2009 event click here
For a list of 2011 entrants please click here
Sussex Sports Massage, a fully qualified, experienced and insured sports massage service, was present at the event offering pre & post race massages both lasting approximately 15 minutes. For more details please go to www.iankerrcp.co.uk/sussex_sports_massage.htm
Any comments or queries about the race should be sent to Mince Pie race
You can find some remarks made by entrants from previous years by visiting our
Mince Pie Feedback Page
Natalie McCreath From the club presents a cheque For £1200 to Senya Smallwood & Tom Glandfield from Seaford Down's Syndrome & Special Needs Support Group, The 2011 charity.
