Shinfield 2025 – Reading Roadrunners

Reading Roadrunners Shinfield 10K
UKA Licence (To follow)
Date: Monday 5^th May 2025

Overview

“A very enjoyable well-organised event. Great atmosphere and support.”

10k starts at 09.30
Chip timing, with SMS result sent directly to your mobile phone
Age group prizes from senior to 80+
Prize for first male and female local finishers (RG2/RG7 postcodes)
Friendly, supportive marshals
Bag storage and toilets
Free parking at Thames Valley Science Park
Junior Cross Country Races – bring the whole family!

Enter online here at Entryhub (TBP) https://www.entryhub.co.uk/2025-shinfield-10k or on the day (if there are any places left). Please note entries on the day close at 09:00am. You can also enter by scanning QR code below (TBC) on your phone.

10k race entry

UKA affiliated runners
In advance £20*
On the day £24

Non-affiliated runners
In advance £22*
On the day £26

Online entries close at 23.59.59 on 1 May.

*Online entries subject to a £1.67 admin fee. All profits go to Reading Roadrunners’ nominated charity. More than £130,000 raised since the first Shinfield 10k Fun Run held in 1985.

The small print

Please note, there are no refunds in the event of race cancellation, or a runner withdrawing before the race for whatever reason. If you wish to transfer your number to another runner, please use the self-serve link, which is contained in your original booking confirmation email by the closing date of 1 May 2025.
Race numbers and timing chips will not be mailed out and must be collected from the registration desk in the hall in Shinfield Infant & Nursery School on the day by 09:00. Instructions for the day will be emailed to you once you have registered.
Strictly NO Personal Stereos/MP3 players/iPods or similar devices to be worn whilst running; this will result in disqualification.
Any queries about online entries should be emailed to shinfield@frsystems.co.uk
All other queries should be sent to the Race Director, Colin Cottell at shinfield@readingroadrunners.org

Heartfelt thanks to the many organisations and groups supporting the event, including; Shinfield Parish Council, Thames Valley Science Park, University of Reading, Volker Highways and Shinfield Scouts. Over the last 40 years, local organisations have played an invaluable role in keeping the event on the road and making it a success.

Road Closures

Last year’s Sponsors

Shinfield Junior Cross Country Races
11:30am Monday 5th May 2025

The Junior Cross Country Races take place in Langley Mead, which is a 5-minute walk from School Green via Millworth Lane. The races are held on rough alluvial pasture and flood plain alongside the River Loddon, so may well be wet and slippery underfoot. The grass may be long because of University of Reading experiments with rough pasture and wild flowers. There may also be potholes caused by cattle. The races are not chip-timed, and SMS results are not available.

- - 11:30am Blue race – Ages 4,5,6 – 2k, two laps.
  - 12:00noon Green race – Ages 7,8,9 – 2k, two laps.
  - 12:30pm Red race – Ages 10,11,12 – 3.1k, three laps.
  - 12:30pm Yellow race – Ages 13,14,15 – 4.1k, four laps.

Entry is £6 per runner in advance here at Entryhub https://www.entryhub.co.uk/2025-shinfield-10k or £8 on the day, subject to a limit of 350 runners. All junior runners will receive a medal, and there are trophies for the first three boys and girls in each race. Please note, there are no refunds in the event of race cancellation, or a runner withdrawing before the race for whatever reason.

One adult only may run with any child in the Blue race – Ages 4,5,6. Children aged 7 or older may not be accompanied. Headphones may not be worn during any race.

Runners should pick up their numbers from the school hall of Shinfield Infant & Nursery School no later than 30 minutes before the start of their race. Full instructions will be emailed out to runners once they have entered.

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Previous Race Results

2022 Results 10Km
Junior Results

2019 Results 10Km
Under 7, Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

2018 Results 10Km
Under 7, Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

2017 Results 10Km
Under 7, Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

2016 Results 10Km
Under 7, Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

2015 Results 10Km
Under 7, Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

2014 Results 10km
Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

Reading Roadrunners Shinfield 10K
UKA Licence 2024-47614
Was Held Monday 6^th May 2024

“Great event, well organised. Shinfield is one of my favourite races. I’ll definitely be back next year.”

10k starts at 09.30
Chip timing, with SMS result sent directly to your mobile phone
Age group prizes from senior to 80+
Prize for first male and female local finishers (RG2/RG7 postcode)
Friendly, supportive marshals
Bag storage and toilets at the start
May Day fete
Free parking at Wood Group (formerly Foster Wheeler)
Junior Cross Country Races – bring the whole family!

You can enter online here at Entryhub https://www.entryhub.co.uk/2024-shinfield-10k (entries open on 1 January) or on the day (if there are any places left). Please note entries on the day close at 09:00am. You can also enter by scanning QR code bellow on your phone.

10k race entry

UKA affiliated runners
In advance £17*
On the day £21

Non-affiliated runners
In advance £19*
On the day £23

Advance entries close at 23.59.59 on 2 May.

*Online entries subject to a £1.67 admin fee. All profits go to Reading Roadrunners’ nominated charity.

The small print

Please note, there are no refunds in the event of race cancellation, or a runner withdrawing before the race for whatever reason. If you are no longer able to run and wish to transfer your number to another runner, please notify us by email on shinfield@readingroadrunners.org by the closing date 2 May 2024.
Race numbers and timing chips will not be mailed out and must be collected from the registration desk in the hall in Shinfield Infant & Nursery School on the day by 09:00am. Instructions for the day will be emailed to you once you have registered.
Strictly NO Personal Stereos/MP3 players/iPods or similar devices to be worn whilst running; this will result in disqualification.
Any queries about online entries should be emailed to shinfield@frsystems.co.uk
All other queries should be sent to the Race Director, Colin Cottell at shinfield@readingroadrunners.org

Many thanks to our lead sponsor – Honeysuckle Day Nursery. Also a big thank-you to our other sponsors Beard and Bloor Homes, as well as to the many organisations and groups supporting the event, Shinfield Parish Council, Wood Group, Volker Highways and Shinfield Scouts, who year in year out do so much to help make the day a success.

Shinfield Junior Cross Country Races
11:30am Monday 6th May 2024

The Junior Cross Country Races are on Langley Mead, which is a 5-minute walk from School Green via Millworth Lane. They are held across the rough alluvial pasture and flood plain alongside the River Loddon, so may well be wet and slippery underfoot, and the grass will be long because of University of Reading experiments with rough pasture and wild flowers. There will also be potholes caused by cattle. The races are not chip-timed, and SMS results are not available.

11:30am Blue race – Ages 4,5,6 – 2k, two laps.
12:00noon Green race – Ages 7,8,9 – 2k, two laps.
12:30pm Red race – Ages 10,11,12 – 3.1k, three laps.
12:30pm Yellow race – Ages 13,14,15 – 4.1k, four laps.

Entry is £5 per runner in advance here at Entryhub https://www.entryhub.co.uk/2024-shinfield-10k or £7 on the day subject to a limit of 300 runners. All junior runners will receive a medal, and there are trophies for the first three boys and girls in each race. Please note, there are no refunds in the event of race cancellation, or a runner withdrawing before the race for whatever reason.

Course map for Junior Races will be added here in due course

One adult only may run with any child in the Blue race – Ages 4,5,6. Children aged 7 or older may not be accompanied. Headphones may not be worn during the race.

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Race Results 2024

Previous Race Results

2022 Results 10Km
Junior Results

2019 Results 10Km
Under 7, Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

2018 Results 10Km
Under 7, Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

2017 Results 10Km
Under 7, Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

2016 Results 10Km
Under 7, Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

2015 Results 10Km
Under 7, Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

2014 Results 10km
Under 10, Under 13, Under 16

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Reading Roadrunners Shinfield 10K
UKA Licence 2023 – 44304
Monday 1st May 2023

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“My first 10k and I enjoyed it a lot. A very well organised event. The support from the locals was amazing”

10k starts at 09.30
Berkshire County Road Running Championship Race
Chip timing, with SMS result sent directly to your mobile phone
Age group prizes from senior to 80+
Prize for first male and female local finishers (RG2/RG7 postcode)
Friendly, supportive marshals
Bag storage and toilets at the start
May Day fete and fun fair
Free parking at Wood Group (formerly Foster Wheeler)
Junior Cross Country Races – bring the whole family!

You can enter online here at Entryhub, or on the day (if there are any places left). Or by scanning QR code below. Please note entries on
the day close at 09:00am..

10k race entry

UKA affiliated runners
In advance £16*
On the day £20

Non-affiliated runners
In advance £18*
On the day £22

Closing date for advance entries 23.59.59 on 27th April.

*Online entries subject to a £1.63 admin fee. All profits go to The Shinfield Association, local charities and the Reading Roadrunners’ nominated charity.

The small print

Please note, there are no refunds in the event of race cancellation, or a runner withdrawing before the race for whatever reason. If you are no longer able to run and wish to transfer your number to another runner, please notify us by email on shinfield@readingroadrunners.org by the closing date (27 April 2023 inclusive).
Race numbers and timing chips will not be mailed out and must be collected from the registration desk in the hall in Shinfield Infant & Nursery School on the day by 09:00am. Instructions for the day will be emailed to you once you have registered.
Strictly NO Personal Stereos/MP3 players/iPods or similar devices to be worn whilst running; this will result in disqualification.
Any queries about online entries should be emailed to shinfield@frsystems.co.uk
All other queries should be sent to the Race Director, Colin Cottell at shinfield@readingroadrunners.org

Many thanks to our sponsors – Shinfield Parish Council – Honeysuckle Nurseries – Bovis – Linden – Volker – Grant & Stone – Wood Group who together will be helping our day go with a swing. Also thanks to Shinfield Scouts and Thames Valley Police Cadets who will be helping on the day.

Shinfield Junior Cross Country Races
11:30am Monday 1st May 2023

11.30am Blue race – Ages 4,5,6 – 1.7k, one lap.
12.00noon Green race – Ages 7,8,9 – 1.7k, one lap.
12.30pm Red race – Ages 10,11,12 – 3.4k, two laps.
12.30pm Yellow race – Ages 13,14,15 – 5.1k, three laps.

Entry is £5 per runner in advance here at Entryhub or £7 on the day subject to a limit of 300 runners. All junior runners will receive a medal, and there are trophies for the first three boys and girls in each race. Please note, there are no refunds in the event of race cancellation, or a runner withdrawing before the race for whatever reason.
Course map for Junior Races available here

One adult may run with any child in the Blue race – Ages 4,5,6. Children aged 7 or older may not be accompanied. Headphones may not be worn during the race.

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