Bourton Mile Road Race
Friday 10th May 2024 - 7:30pm, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire
Entries to the 2024 Bourton Mile are now open via the Race Nation portal. The summary below from our 2023 race should give you some idea what to expect from us.
There’s a reduced-price ticket for juniors aged 5 to 14 and we recommend that children under-9 are accompanied by an adult (at no additional cost for the adult). When registering children, please put the contact details for the parent or guardian.
There are very few road miles run anywhere in this country so this is a rare chance to take on a special challenge and make your mark over the classic distance. But this is an event for everyone because it’s a distance that anyone can take on – whether you’re running for fun or seeing just how fast you can cover 1,760 yards or 1,609 metres. The mile will always prove exhilarating, however quickly you run.
With extensive cash prizes, it’s part of the 2024 Gloucestershire AAA road race series and will incorporated the Gloucestershire Mile Championships.
This is a course that has produced some fast times since the first race in 2002. Belgrave Harriers’s William Stockley clocked 4:14 in 2022 while Rose-Ann Galligan of Gloucester AC crossed the line in 4:37 to win the women’s title in 2010. Examine a list of the winning times that we have been able to reproduce for the races from 2008 onwards, including age-category times.
Race timing
Timing is being provided by LuSH Timing, with live results available at the finish line, and once the final results have validated, they will be available from the LuSH Timing website.
Download a copy of the instructions for fitting the timing chip to your shoe
Charitable support
We were proud to be supporting Cure Parkinsons (a registered charity in England and Wales (1111816) and Scotland (SCO44368)), as our principal charity partner throughout 2024. Bourton Roadrunners Club will contribute to the charity from the race proceeds; however, if you would like to support it personally in their valuable work you may dononate via Race Nation’s secure webpage . All donations are gratefully received. Additionally, we are also supporting local charities Headspace (registered charity: 1189822) and Kate's Home Nursing (registered charity 1203159).
Summary of 2023 Race
Bourton Roadrunners have taken over the running of this very successful road race, on a pancake-flat, point-to-point and traffic-free course. The start is on Rissington Road and the finish is in High Street, alongside the River Windrush and in the heart of this beautiful Cotswold village.
Start of the 2023 Bourton Mile Road Race - picture by chris dry.
We have about 90 photos from the 2023 race for you to download.
Race Information
race-nation.com
Timing is being provided by LuSH Timing, with live results available at the finish line, and once the final results have validated, they will be available from the LuSH Timing website.
We have about 90 photos from the 2023 race for you to download.
Read our race report and press release.
Our race permit is 2023-45465 and will be available for inspection on race day. Download a copy of our course measurement certificate.
Battle for the line at 2023 Bourton Mile, with Ben Robinson of Bristol & West AC just edging-out Richard De Camps of Gloucester AC. Click on the image for a larger copy.
Winning lady at 2023 Bourton Mile, Kate Telford of CLC Striders, in a time of 5:40. Click on the image for a larger copy.
First Bourton finisher at 2023 Bourton Mile, Chris Nesbitt, in a time of 5:36. Click on the image for a larger copy.
Ever-present Felix Tompson, for whom the crowd shows its respect.
2018 also saw a tight finish, with Richard de Camps winning in 4:22; 2nd and 3rd both achieved 4:23 (l-r Ben Robinson - (Bristol & West, James Thie - Cardiff AAC, Richard de Camps - Cheltenham & County Harriers).
Results are still available for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 - others to follow shortly. You can also examine a list of the winning times that we have been able to reproduce for the races from 2008 onwards, including age-category times.
