Bridlington Road Runners launch new four-race 5K series
Bridlington Road Runners have launched an exciting new event that is already creating a buzz among club members — a four‑race 5K Series featuring brand‑new courses and an innovative scoring system designed to give every runner a chance of overall victory.
The series will take competitors across some of the area’s most scenic locations, including North Side and Sewerby, Wilsthorpe, Danes Dyke, and the South Side Promenade, showcasing the beauty of Bridlington and its surroundings while also providing varied and challenging routes for the runners.
Nearly 50 club members have entered the competition, and many more involved in a volunteering capacity, underlining its immediate popularity.
What sets this series apart is its unique scoring format.
Runners earn points in two ways: first, by how closely they finish to their predicted time, with all races run “naked” – without the use of watches or other timing devices; and second, through their age‑graded performance, which compares each runner’s time against the world‑record standard for their age and sex.
The combination ensures that success is not based on speed alone, meaning the competition truly can be won by anyone.
The races will take place once a month, carefully scheduled around an already busy local racing calendar.
Race 1, which was held on Thursday April 16, was blessed with a beautiful sunny evening and produced standout performances across several categories.
James Briggs was first across the finishing line, while Martin Hutchinson impressed with remarkable precision, finishing just six seconds away from his predicted time.
Paul Good recorded the highest age‑graded performance of the evening.
However, thanks to the cleverly balanced scoring system, it is Bill Lees who currently leads the overall standings after the opening race.
With three more races still to come, the Bridlington Road Runners 5K Series promises plenty of competition, tactical running, and excitement as the season unfolds.