Tempo winter series

Tempo events from Stratford upon Avon host several events throughout the year.  Their winter series is a series of five 10k running races held at Ilmington.  The series starts in October and there is one race per month through to February. The 10k route incorporates running up the infamous Larkstoke hill, and also loops around the village of Ilmington. Starting in October the route is run anti clockwise, November clockwise, and continues to alternate direction for all 5 races.

You don't have to do the whole series but if you sign up to the whole thing straight away you get discounted entry (this year £55!) bargain.

If you complete the series you get a free hoodie. 

Purple hoodies this year

There are series points too and this year there were prizes for first second and third female/male overall and first in age group prizes.

Engraved crystal glass for 2nd female in the 2015/2016 series

The event is extremely well organised and has a lovely friendly atmosphere. 

Rob Minton, One of the tempo team,  starts the race off and then magically appears at the top of the hill to encourage and praise everyone and is there again at the finish to do prize giving with Sarah Bland, another member of the hard working tempo team. 

Prize giving with Sarah Bland

This series for finishing each race you receive a pack of quality sausages from the local butcher!
If you're a vegetarian you get chocolate instead! 

Sausages from Barry the Butcher

There are cash prizes  at each race for first 2nd and 3rd female/male and firsts in age groups.

Cash prizes!

I have done this series twice now and can thoroughly recommend if for value for money, atmosphere,organisation, a 'challenging' course (!!) and great consistent winter training.