A short but gruelling challenge
The 2016 Coal Race
With the success of the previous year's coal race, the 2016 event took place on Sunday 11th September.
There was a great turnout and the fabulous weather really pulled a great crowd for another unique village event brought back in 2015 after a two year hiatus.
The organisers, Dominic and Rachael Bradbury, wanted to do something the for community and what better way than to re-energise a once popular sporting activity known throughout the local area. The event brings people together and encompasses a community spirit enjoyed by all ages, whether 4 or 74 years old. Everyone was keen to support the challengers, to cheer them on their way as they ran full-steam up Redgate with their heavy burdens of coal.
The Coal Race is run in three heats with three runners at a time (depending on numbers). The times are recorded so even if you lose your heat there is very real possibility you might still finish higher than expected. After the race there is a presentation where every participant receive a bottle of beer from Howard Town Brewery and the champions receive the coveted Coal Race trophies.
It costs just £4 to enter and proceeds go to the Padfield Residents' Society.
There was a great turnout and the fabulous weather really pulled a great crowd for another unique village event brought back in 2015 after a two year hiatus.
The organisers, Dominic and Rachael Bradbury, wanted to do something the for community and what better way than to re-energise a once popular sporting activity known throughout the local area. The event brings people together and encompasses a community spirit enjoyed by all ages, whether 4 or 74 years old. Everyone was keen to support the challengers, to cheer them on their way as they ran full-steam up Redgate with their heavy burdens of coal.
The Coal Race is run in three heats with three runners at a time (depending on numbers). The times are recorded so even if you lose your heat there is very real possibility you might still finish higher than expected. After the race there is a presentation where every participant receive a bottle of beer from Howard Town Brewery and the champions receive the coveted Coal Race trophies.
It costs just £4 to enter and proceeds go to the Padfield Residents' Society.
The women's reigning champion - Charlotte Allee
The Participants
Luke Robinson |
Andy Bolan |
Louis Bouley |
Lucy Teal |
Dan Brockington |
Ryan Turner |
Jay McNeil |
Rose Jones |
Rob Nudds |
Alex Marsden |
Tom Rogers |
Charlotte Allee |
Tom Oliver |
Connor Docherty |
Darren Clarke |
Caitlin Rice |
Des Gibbons |
The Winners
Here at the Coal Race we believe everyone is a winner simply for taking part and keeping the spirit of the race alive for all to enjoy. You are all champions!
However, the fastest runners were:
Charlotte Allee - 30 seconds
Dan Brockington - 31 seconds
However, the fastest runners were:
Charlotte Allee - 30 seconds
Dan Brockington - 31 seconds
Coal Race Gallery
All photos courtesy of Chris Szigeti
The men's reigning champion - Dan Brockington
A big thank you to our helpers and sponsors
Robin, Teckla and Jack Barker ~ Kerry Chidlow ~ Rachel Robinson ~ Emily Brockington ~ PCSO Brian Buller
Janis Birchall ~ Ted Woodhouse ~ Gareth Gerrard at Bankswood Tree Care
Stuart, Emma and Brian at Howard Town Brewery ~ Pearsons Fuels
Janis Birchall ~ Ted Woodhouse ~ Gareth Gerrard at Bankswood Tree Care
Stuart, Emma and Brian at Howard Town Brewery ~ Pearsons Fuels
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