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Chaffinch Killer Mile - Mow Cop

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Thursday 8th May 2025

Entries Open
Monday 17th February 2025 at 09:00
Entries Close
Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 18:00
Courses
Junior Race; Fun Run A; Elite Race; Fun Run B
Course Ages
Junior Race - 5 to 12 years old
Fun Run A - 5 years or older
Elite Race - 13 years or older
Fun Run B - 5 years or older
Age Limits
Relative to Event Date (08/05/2025)
Entries So Far
804 Participants
Entry Fees

Junior Race: (5-12 Years) £5.00

Fun Run A: £5.00 (5-17 Years) / £10.00 (18+ Years)

Elite Race: £5.00 (13-17 Years, Affiliated Club Runner), £7.00 (13-17 Years, Non-Affiliated Club Runner), £10.00 (18+ Years, Affiliated Club Runner), £12.00 (18+ Years, Non-Affiliated Club Runner)

Fun Run B: £5.00 (5-17 Years) / £10.00 (18+ Years)

Accompanying adults in Junior Race and carers free - no race number provided - no requirement to book a place.

Entry Fee Includes:

  • Race Number
  • Chip Timing
  • Finisher’s Medal

Optional Extras:

  • Official Event T-Shirt: £10 (Junior) / £15 (Adult)
Contact
Race Organiser - Killer Mile
Phone
0333 222 9701

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Mow Cop Killer Mile 2025

Join us for the highly anticipated Mow Cop Killer Mile on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The event starts in Scholar Green and finishes at the iconic Mow Cop Castle. Get ready to challenge yourself and enjoy a fantastic race atmosphere!

Race Organiser: Mow Cop Runners 

Headline Sponsor: Chaffinch

T-Shirt Sponsor: Thirst Bars

Award Sponsors: Mow Cop Runners (£1,000 for Male Record-Breaking Winner in Elite Race), Chaffinch (£1,000 for Female Record-Breaking Winner in Elite Race), Running Bear (Elite Race Prizes), DJH (Junior Race Goody Bags).

 

Registration Dates

- Registration Closes: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6 PM

- Note: Tickets are expected to sell out before the event, so register early!

 

Race Information

- Junior Race*

  - Time: 6:15 PM

  - Start Location: Birch Tree Lane (///split.trash.crush)

  - End Location: Mow Cop Castle Car Park (///shared.funds.voting)

  - Age Requirement: 5-12 Years

  - Entry Fee: £5

- Fun Run A*

  - Time: 6:45 PM

  - Start Location: Drumber Lane (///beard.signal.liked)

  - End Location: Mow Cop Castle Car Park (///shared.funds.voting)

  - Age Requirement: 5+ Years

  - Entry Fee: £5 (5-17 Years), £10 (18+ Years)

- Elite Race

  - Time: 7:10 PM

  - Start Location: Drumber Lane (///beard.signal.liked)

  - End Location: Mow Cop Castle Car Park (///shared.funds.voting)

  - Age Requirement: 13+ Years

  - Entry Fee: £5 (13-17 Years, Affiliated Club Runner), £7 (13-17 Years, Non-Affiliated Club Runner), £10 (18+ Years, Affiliated Club Runner), £12 (18+ Years, Non-affiliated Club Runner)

- Fun Run B*

  - Time: 7:30 PM

  - Start Location: Drumber Lane (///beard.signal.liked)

  - End Location: Mow Cop Castle Car Park (///shared.funds.voting)

  - Age Requirement: 5+ Years

  - Entry Fee: £5 (5-17 Years), £10 (18+ Years)

*Participants aged 13 and older can run without supervision. Those under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The accompanying adult can participate for free if they do not want a race number and do not need to reserve a space. If the adult wants a race number, the normal entry fee will apply.

 

Prizes

- Medals: All participants receive a medal.
  
- Elite Race Cash Prizes:
  - £1,000 for male record-breaking winner (6:12 record)
  - £1,000 for female record-breaking winner (7:54 record)

- Elite Race Awards:
  - 1st Place: £150 shoe voucher
  - 2nd Place: Premium sweatshirt or hoodie
  - 3rd Place: Premium socks
  - U18 1st Place: TBC

- Age Category Trophies: Trophies for first finishers in age categories within the Elite Race, Fun Runs and Junior Race.

- Junior Race: Every child participating in the Junior Race will receive a goody bag and a certificate.

 

Logistics & Facilities

  Parking

- Limited Parking: Only available along the roadside. Plan your travel arrangements in advance.

- Drop-Off Points:

  - Fun Run A, Elite Race, and Fun Run B:

    - Station Road, Scholar Green

    - Spring Bank, Scholar Green

  - Junior Race:

    - Mount Pleasant Road, Scholar Green

    - The Bank, Scholar Green

    - Grays Close, Scholar Green

Disclaimer: Participants and spectators are responsible for their own parking arrangements. Please respect local residents and leave space for emergency vehicles.

  Race Number Collection

Your race number will be provided based on your registration choice:

- Mailed Option: Expect your number before race day.

- In-Person Pickup: Available from 5 PM on race day until 30 minutes before your race starts.

- Pickup Locations:

- Junior Race: Birch Tree Lane (///split.trash.crush)

- Fun Run A & Fun Run B: Drumber Lane (///beard.signal.liked)

- Elite Race: Drumber Lane (///beard.signal.liked)

Arrive early to ensure a smooth pickup!

 Road Closures

Expect road closures along:

- Drumber Lane

- Station Road

- Top Station Road

- High Street

- Lower High Street

- Birch Tree Lane

Additional closures may occur for logistical purposes.

  Safety Measures

The safety of participants is our top priority:

- Medical support will be available along the course

- Volunteer marshals will guide runners

  • Road closures to minimise traffic during the race

 

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Event Location
Drumber Lane, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
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