When is the 2025 Goring 10k? The next Goring 10k will take place on Sunday 9h March 2025. The race will start at 11.00am with check-in from 9.00am.
What is the deadline for entering online? 7pm Sunday 2nd March 2025.
Can I enter on the day? Entries are still available on the day, they can be bought in the Registration area on Bourdillon Field for £32. On the day entry will close at 10:15 so please arrive in plenty of time to gain your entry. You will receive an eco board sustainable medal, but on the day runners won't be able to collect a metal medal as these need to be ordered in advance. On the day entrants will not be eligible for the County Championships.
How much does it cost to enter the Goring 10k? The online entry fee is £25.00. For runners affiliated to a UKA running club, the online entry fee is £23.00. If available, on-the-day fees will be £32.
How do I pay for my online entry? You pay online using PayPal. You don't need a PayPal account to do this as there is a debit/ credit card option too.
Will I receive a confirmation email once I have entered? Once you have successfully completed your entry online you will receive a confirmation email and your card will be charged. If you do not receive the confirmation email within a few hours of entering, please contact [email protected].
If I can no longer race can I transfer my place to another runner? Sorry that you are unable to race. We sadly cannot transfer your place to another runner or to next year. We are a charity event run solely by hard working volunteers and every penny of race entry which isn't used to put on the event goes to our struggling primary school.
What is the course record for the Goring 10k? The course record was set in 2013 by Gareth Watkins with a time of 33m14s.
Will the course be the same as last year? Yes
Is there a Cut-Off Time? Yes - runners must complete the course within 90 minutes.
Is there an age limit? Yes, as per UK Athletics guidelines, for a 10km race of this type, your age on day of competition must be 15.
What are you your gender categories? In accordance with the UKA Rules of Competition, for ranking purposes and for the awarding of prizes, only Male and Female categories are recognised, but Non-binary entrants will be recognised in the overall results.
County Championships Goring 10k may be selected as the Oxfordshire County Championship Short Course race for 2025. This means that if you qualify by residence, birth, are a member of the armed forces or attend university in the County you are eligible for the County Championships. You may well gain a prize for being amongst the fastest in your age group for Oxfordshire as there will be a second set of awards for County only runners. You can read more information on County Champs here www.oxfordshireathletics.org.uk/sites/default/files/rr/CountyQualification.pdf.
Are dogs allowed? Unfortunately due to safety reasons, we do not allow runners to bring their dog (or any other pet).
Can I wear headphones? As we are an official UK Athletics race, we have to follow their rules which state that wearing headphones is not allowed, with the exception of bone conducting headphones.
When will I receive my race number and timing chip? We do not post out numbers or chips in advance. You will need to collect your race number and timing chip from the Bourdillon Field behind Goring Primary School on the day of the Race from 9.00am. When you go to collect your number please make sure you leave enough time to fill out the important medical and emergency contact details on the reverse.
Where do I collect my race number and timing chip on the day?
You will need to collect your race number and timing chip from the Bourdillon Field. In the event of adverse weather the collection point may be moved into the PE Hall at the adjacent Goring Primary School.
I’ve not received my race number and timing chip by post. What should I do? Don't panic we don't post numbers and chips out in advance! You collect your race number and timing chip on the day of the race. The collection point will be at the Bourdillon Field behind Goring Primary School and will be open from 9:00am. When you go to collect your number please make sure you leave enough time to fill out the important medical and emergency contact details on the reverse.
What are the proceeds of the race used for? The race is organised on a completely voluntary basis by Goring Primary School PTFA. The entry fees initially cover the cost of staging the race (road closures, traffic management, chips, timing, facilities, etc). All of the profits from this race will go to Goring Primary School. In previous years we raised money for a library and new minibus for taking children on school trips, to sports matches and to forest school.
How should I get to the race and where can I park? Whereever possible we ask entrants to come by train. Goring and Streatley Station is about 10 minutes walk from the school. If you need to drive, please consider car sharing and park responsibly. You can park on residential roads, at Goring and Streatley Station, Thames Court Car Park (RG8 9AR) Wheel Orchard Car Park (RG8 9HB) (some have meters so bring change or a card). Please leave 10-15mins to get from the car parks in the village to Registration.
Do I get a medal? Yes every finisher on the day collects an eco board medal. For the second year we have opted for eco medals which are fully recyclable (made from eco board and hessian string) to reduce landfill. These will be handed to all runners at the end of the race. If you want a permanent momento, subject to availability, you can buy a metal medal for £1.50 when you enter the race online. You will need to collect the metal medal from the Registration desk when you collect your number, these cannot be sent out in the post owing to costs. If you enter on the day we cannot offer you a metal medal sadly as we order and engrave in advance.
How is your race sustainable? We have chosen eco medals which are fully recyclable (made from eco board and hessian string) to reduce landfill. As well as that, the water offered to runners at the finish is in reusable plastic cups which our wonderful volunteers wash by hand.
How long has the Goring 10k been going for? The Goring 10k began in 1998, set up by the village postman. The course started and finished in the centre of the village. By 2000, it had a registered route and started raising funds for the Primary School. In 2007 the PTA changed the course so it started and finished at the rear of the school. The event has run every year expect in 2018 where it had to be called off owing to snow . During Covid (2021) the race took place virtually as ‘10k Your Way’. Therefore in 2025 we are pleased to be celebrating our 25th Anniversary race.
