The fifteenth Jed Renilson Wheelchair and Hand Cycle 10k is just around the corner, scheduled for Sunday 28th October 2018. This event is organised by the Scottish Borders Disability Sport & Leisure Group and is an excellent opportunity for experienced and aspiring wheelchair / handcycling athletes to test themselves at a well-established event.
The race will commence prior to the 10k and half marathon and will be part of the Jedburgh Running Festival. The race route is basically an out-and-back. Starting at Bonjedward Garage the race heads down a steep hill before turning right onto the A698. The route then heads east along this road for 5km before turning and heading back west towards Jedburgh .The finish line is on the A698 at the banner approximately 70 metres after the turning for the car park at the Caddyman Restaurant at Mounthooly.
A map of the route can be found here – https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4633949.html
All riders must provide their previous or best 10k race time, this safety constraint allows us to confirm riders can compete the course in under 45 minutes.
Anyone who hasn’t raced this distance before must contact the organiser prior to entry.
Entry to the event can be completed by following this link – https://www.entrycentral.com/event/108652.