These pages show the events that we organise, or to which we significantly contribute
These pages show the events that we organise, or to which we significantly contribute
Rotherham Town Centre 10k
A new town-centre event with over 700 entrants in 2018. Start and finish in Clifton Park, visiting the town, Canklow, Broom, Herringthorpe and Clifton. Early May. Lead Steve Gaines.
Round Rotherham
A classic 50-mile individual race round the boundaries of Rotherham MB, first held in 1983. Now run also as a relay (same day, later start) in 8 stages using the feeding points. Typically October (Sat). Lead organiser: Sharon Burton
Scholes Coppice
A new (2018) 4m KMR race (replacing former Bassingthorpe Race) hosted at The Plough, Wingfield and taking a double loop around the challenging Scholes Coppice and land around Keppel's Column. Typically March (Sun). Lead organiser: Pete Humphries
Ulley Res
First held in 2008 and commemorating Peter Ruddleston, hosted at Whiston PC Cricket Club. A trail race of 5m approx on bridle paths and discretionary fieldside footpaths via Upper Whiston to Ulley Reservoir (small loop) and return. Typically June (Wed). Lead organiser: Pete Humphries
Rockingham 5k
A new (2018) 4m KMR race (replacing former Bassingthorpe Race) hosted at The Plough, Wingfield and taking a double loop around the challenging Scholes Coppice and land around Keppel's Column. Typically July (Wed). Lead organiser: Pete Humphries
Wickersley Chase
A surprise to find a usable course in the traffic chaos: but there it is! Half road (quiet), half-rural with paths around Wickersley Wood, First and Second Lanes and King's Pond. Two laps for 4.5 miles. Typically late Sep
(Sat). Lead organiser: Pete Humphries
Xmas Day Race
The annual handicap race for the much-prized Challenge Cup; the oldest continuously held race in Britain. Several routes in the past, since 2008 3 laps of the playing fields. 25/12 . Lead organiser: Jim Brogan
Track & Field Leagues
Operating in senior and 3 junior leagues each season the fixture list is crowded- including several home fixtures. A number of organisers co-operating with Kevin Thomas, Steve Gaines and RMBC staff
SY Cross-country League
RHAC usually hosts one of the four South Yorks fixtures at Clifton Park, Winterhill, or innovative new venues. Typically Oct-Dec (Sun). Lead organiser: Steve Gaines
Schools & Community
Some information about the many schools events and local fund-raising support activities carried out annually at RHAC
Lead organiser: Steve Gaines