3k Relay and BBQ

When

Tuesday 17th June 2025

What is it?

The 3k relays are a longstanding club event run in memory of Sean Allen, a much-liked member and club captain who sadly passed away in 2012.

The format of the event is a handicap relay, meaning that teams of four runners are assembled based on estimated 3k times with the aim of all teams finishing closely. This means that regardless of ability, paired with other runners each team stands a chance of winning as good as the next.

On the day, runners are put in their predetermined teams and each team member will run one loop of the 3km route before handing over to their teammate. At the end of the event, we congratulate the winning team before enjoying a fine BBQ on what is always a balmy, sun drenched, Mediterranean-like June evening.

To summarise the evening, it is a fantastic, inclusive, relaxed and social event that gives people a chance to run with members they may not usually run with. It celebrates all that is great about club running and why we chose to run with others, and Sean was a man who epitomised what being a member of a running club is all about.

This year we have invited Hollys Active Stars to bring along their pink wheely bin to collect sports wear and kit for those in need.

Holly’s Active Stars was founded in 2023 in loving memory of Holly Fairchild, who died unexpectedly aged 16, after developing extremely rare complications during anaesthetic recovery following a minor operation. Holly loved being active, and football was her greatest passion. Her parents set up the charity to ensure that Holly’s spirit lives on by ensuring others can enjoy and benefit from sport too. Follow the link for more information on the charity.

 Here is a list of what they can use. PLEASE NOTE THEY CANNOT TAKE RACE T-SHIRTS

General sports clothing including:

T-shirts
Shorts
Joggers
Leggings
Hoodies
Trainers

Football kit including:

Tops
Shorts
Thermals
Shin pads
Gloves
Boots/Astros
Socks

 If you don’t have any kit to donate, you can donate via the charity’s Just Giving Page. Follow this link for more information about the charity and how to give.