Riverbank Rollick
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Riverbank Rollick
The Riverbank Rollick is a 9.6 mile off road race that follows trails, bridle paths, fields and woodland, includes a stream crossing and runs along a riverbank. About 80% of the course is off road, and January weather often makes the route muddy. For the 2027 event all finishers will receive a metal medal and a bespoke buff.
Entries for the race are available only through the organiser's online entry system and there are no on the day entries. The minimum age to enter is 18 years. The event uses a mass start with gun to chip timing and awards individual prizes across 16 major categories. The race holds ARC permit ARC/25/0048. Race entry transfers must be completed before 23:59 on Wednesday 8th January.
Organisers set an expected run time of 2.5 hours (around 15.5 minutes per mile) and will review runner progress at the Littleton water station at approximately 5.8 miles (9 km) from the start; runners may be asked to withdraw for safety and, if withdrawn, will be driven back to Race HQ. Race HQ is at the New Sports Hall, Castle School, Thornbury, with parking available at the school on a first come, first served basis or in nearby public car parks. Number collection and refreshments are based in the school sports hall.
The event is delivered by volunteers and includes a sustainability pledge covering car sharing, refillable bottles, compostable cups, recycling of numbers and excess medals, reuse of signage, and recycling of unclaimed clothing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
