Rotherby 8
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Event overview
The Rotherby 8 is the final race of the Leicestershire Road Running League and is scheduled for 12 October 2025. It is the fifth running of the event and is an 8 mile road race on an undulating course through the Wreake Valley. The event is open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry places are limited to 695 and entries close on 05/10/2025. Entry fees listed are Affiliated £12.00 and Non Affiliated £14.00. Transfers are allowed up to 45 minutes before the race start. The event holds a course accuracy certificate (21/104) and a RunEvents licence number (#29612).
Course and race information
The race starts and finishes at Rotherby Lodge Farm and runs via Gaddesby and Ashby Folville, returning to the farm. Key route features include Gaddesby Lane, Park Hill, Ashby Folville Road, the bridge at Ashby Folville, Pasture Lane and Rotherby Lane, with the outward route run in reverse on the return to the finish. The course surface is road and pavement and is described as undulating. There will be free parking, toilets and refreshments at the start/finish and water available on the route. Headphones of any type are not permitted on the course. Open entry windows for league members and non-members are indicated in the event details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.