If you are 35 or over, you’re a vet. Join us!
Veteran racing is all about enjoyment and camaraderie.
The Vets Section for runners over the age of 35 (40 for Fell) is one of the largest and best supported sections in the club. As well as being active in many open races on road, trail and fell many Vets take part in the internal club races and the Yorkshire Veterans AA (YVAA) Multi-terrain series and various YVAA Road, CC and Fell Championships. Everyone is given a warm welcome and supported by team mates and indeed opposing club teams.
VETS NEWS. Every month Vets’ News is posted on the website and Facebook. It has information about what our veteran members have done in the last month and also what is coming up in terms of veteran specific racing opportunities.
YVAA Multi-terrain Grand Prix Series in 2025
The YVAA multi-terrain Grand Prix races are a good place to start with the Vets; about 5 – 6 miles long they vary from almost pancake flat as at York to quite hilly (!!!), like our own from Neiley. For 2025, registration for the Series will need to be done on line at www.yvaa.org. You will need to do this even if you only intend to run one race. You will also be able to pre-enter (and pay for) each individual race via the website. All entries will now be online, with no entries on the day.
These events cater for all age ranges and abilities, from 35 to 80+. At most races there is also free food and a hot drink after the race. Prizes are given for all 5 year age ranges, depending on entry, with several spot prizes as well.
YVAA Championships
For those that prefer the road, there will be the usual 5K, 5-mile 10K, 10 mile, ½ M and M races as well. These are held within open events and as such the entry fee is just the entry for the event. Information can be found at www.yvaa.org
There will also be the usual Cross Country Championships, T&F Championships and Fell Championships. Keep an eye on the Vets’ News for details.
All standards welcome. Come and be part of the team.
RECORDS FOR HOLMFIRTH HARRIERS VETS
I am sure there will be those of you that have run your best 5 year age group time during the last year. Please look at the Vet Age Category Records by clicking the relevant sex/age. If you have any PBs for a 5 year age group that would come in the top ten, then please click on the “Add Records” link within the spreadsheet (located just under the banner) and add yourself (Race distance / event, date, age when ran and your time).
