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ARCHIVED RACE: 28th ‘Through the Villages Race’ @ Wheelton, Lancashire, UK, 6 November 2011
Race Info & Description
Race Information:
- Event Name: 28th Through the Villages Race
- Distance (Miles): 8.45 miles
- Date: 01 January 1970
- Start Time: 10.30 am
- Venue: Dresser's Arms
- Best Time (Men): 42:47
- Best Time (Women): 50:06
- Organised By: Heapey and Wheelton Village Hall Committee
- Race Website: Click Here.
Race Facilities
- Has Toilets? Yes
- Has Changing Facilities? Yes - limited
- Has Water Stations? Yes
- Has Prizes / Awards? Medals and prizes
Race Description
Tough hilly course on road over 8.45 miles.
All finishers are given FREE food at the village hall in Wheelton.
Regarded as one of the cult events in the NW of England. Excellent prizes and atmosphere.
Race Venue and Map
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Race Location:
- Venue: Dresser's Arms
- Town/City: Wheelton,Chorley
- State/County: Lancashire
- Country: England
- Postcode / Google Map Co-ordinates: PR6 8HD
- How to Find Start Line: Close to A674 at Wheelton
- Nearest Parking: Signposted and on pre entry information
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Race Entry
Race Entry
- Entry Fee: £7.00 Affiliated - £9.00 Non Affiliated
- Enter on Day: Yes but add £2 to pre entry fee
- Online Entry:

- Postal Entry: Yes - 58 Millbrook Close, Wheelton, PR6 8JY
- Closing Date: 20/10/2011
- Entry Limit: 400
- Entry Contact / Race Secretary: Terry Dickenson, 58 Millbrook Close, Wheelton, PR6 8JY, 01254 830591, tdickenson@tesco.net
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Race Results
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Thanks to organisers and great marshalls for a very tough but enjoyable race…Well done Wheelton Villagers
Congratulations to the winners Paul Simons and Jayne Taylor!