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 was a slight course revision this year, due to work on a new water treatment plant - 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
This year's race was on Sunday 6 December 2009
Following a record entry in 2009, and after all expenses were taken out, the race raised £1000 for Sussex Air Ambulance. Jolly well done to everyone and especially Geoff and Nat for all their efforts in organising it.
A number of photographs were taken on the day by
Visit their website to see yourself in splendid technicolour
(or 256 websafe colours at the very least)
They have also made a photo montage of the event which can be found here
We also have some photos taken by Richard Honeyman which can be found here
You can enter the race online via realbuzzrunbritain.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
For a list of 2009 entrants please click hereThe supported charity for 2009 was:
The Sussex Air Ambulance responds rapidly to 999 calls with a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), serving the people who live, work or travel through the counties of East and West Sussex. Our highly skilled team of Doctors, Paramedics and Nurses can arrive at the scene of most emergencies anywhere in Sussex within 15 minutes to provide swift medical intervention. Patients can be transferred by air, fast and unhindered to an appropriate major hospital of specialist unit, dramatically improving chances of survival and a speedy recovery.
Registered Charity No: 1021367
Lucozade Sport was present at this years Mince Pie 10 providing post
race drinks and sport science support. If you have any questions about hydration and nutrition feel free to ask any questions to our Sport Scientist who will be located in the sports centre in the race headquarters room. If you would like to find out more about Lucozade Sports please click on any of the following links:
www.lucozade.com/sport
www.lucozade.com/sport/sport-science
www.lucozade.com/sport/running
Jenny from Runners Retreat was present on the day selling a selection of branded running clothing products and accessories. Please see the website www.runnersretreat.biz for more details.
Sheactive, the leading women's sports shop in the UK, were pleased to be sponsoring the women's prizes for the event. Mention Seaford Striders for a discount when you come into store, where we can offer full video gait analysis with a special focus on the problems experienced by female runners as well as the all important sports bra fitting. You can also check us out at www.sheactive.co.uk
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.in-harmony-health.co.uk/index.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
the club presents a cheque to a representative from last year's charity, St wilfred's hospice
