CHAS AVIS
HARVEST TRAIL
About The Chas Avis Harvest Trail Half and Quarter Marathon – 2026
Half Marathon or Quarter Marathon
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Thanks very much to everyone who organised the Harvest trail today, the Marshalls, the lovely ladies on the water station for the quarter marathon. Really loved our cakes afterwards. Great atmosphere from start to finish. Well done
Fantastic event thank you – in terms of value for money and some of the views it’s the race of the year! Special mention to whoever baked the brownies 
Well done on a great event. All the South Cambridge Striders who took part commented on how much they enjoyed it, how friendly it was and how much they enjoyed the cake!
Entries are now open!!
Date: 20/09/2026
Location: Heath Sports Club, Baldock Road, Royston SG8 5BJ
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Start Time: 09:30am
Field size: 250
Min Age: Quarter Marathon: 16, Half Marathon: 17
COURSE DETAILS
Distance: 13.1 (half marathon) or 6.5 (quarter marathon) Miles
Terrain: Trail
DESCRIPTION
Join us for the Chas Avis Harvest Trail.
Taking place in the beautiful rolling Hertfordshire countryside, this is one of the best value trail runs you will find.
Hosted by Royston Runners, there is an option of a half or quarter marathon route to choose from, both taking in the scenic trails around Royston and Therfield.
Licensed by the Trail Running Association (permit 8356) adhering to UK Athletics rules.
✔ Chip timing included.
✔ Medical support included.
✔ No formal time limits to complete the race.
To keep down costs, and in the spirit of the race, we will not supply finisher’s medals. However, there will be plenty of cake!
Runners must not be accompanied by dogs or followed by others on cycles, motorcycles or cars. Running buggies are not allowed on the course.
Headphones or similar devices are not permitted by UK Athletics rules, with the exception of bone conduction headphones.
Make sure you are prepared for cold and wet weather conditions. You are required to bring a mobile phone, whistle and emergency survival blanket according to UK Athletics rules.
Race numbers can be collected on the morning of the race from the finish area.
GPX FILES:
Half Marathon
Quarter Marathon
FACILITIES
✔ Water stations
✔ Distance markers
✔ Toilets
✔ Changing facilities, showers and bag store on request
OUR CHOSEN CHARITY
Royston & District Community Transport offers door-to-door transport 7 days a week for people living in Royston, the surrounding villages of North & East Hertfordshire, South Cambridgeshire, and Northwest Essex. It is for people who are unable to use conventional public transport for reasons of age, frailty, impaired mobility or the lack of public transport, and do not have the use of a car. Volunteer drivers provide transport using their own cars and the scheme also operates wheelchair-accessible minibuses and Multi-Purpose Vehicles.
ADMIN
On-the-day entries are possible if not sold out. Cash preferred.
Entries are non-refundable and unfortunately cannot be deferred but transfers to another participant are available until midnight on 18/09/2026. Login to transfer your entry.