The 2023 Wix 5 mile
5th November 2023 - 10:30am start
Wix 5 2023 Final Race information
Harwich Runners are pleased to announce the return of the Wix '5' in 2023.
This five-mile road course is a single, anti-clockwise lap through Wix, Stones Green and passing Great Oakley. It is predominantly flat and has great PB potential.
Car Parking will be available at the old Wix Equestrian Centre. Runners are strongly encouraged to car share to reduce the environmental impact.
Entry is just £12. Full chip-timed race results will be provided.
Entries are limited to 250 places. We expect the race to sell out quickly, so please enter early. It is run under EA Licence. We look forward to seeing you there.
Matt Doran Race Director Harwich Runners
Results
A full list of results will be posted here shortly after the event.Wix '5' 2023 race results - Photographs
Top 10 Male Wix 5 times since 2008
| Rank | Year | Name | Club | Time | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Adrian Mussett | Colchester Harriers | 00:25:26 | M40 |
| 2 | 12 | Paul Molyneux | Springfield Striders | 00:25:36 | MO |
| 3 | 10 | Crispian Bloomfield | Billericay Striders | 00:25:39 | MO |
| 4 | 8 | David Miller | Woodbridge Shufflers | 00:25:53 | MO |
| 5 | 22 | Scott Ramsey | Ipswich harriers | 00:25:54 | MO |
| 6 | 22 | Cooper Berry | 00:26:05 | MO | |
| 7 | 10 | Wesley Benton | Colchester Harriers | 00:26:13 | MO |
| 8 | 15 | Tom Gardner | Ilford AC | 00:26:13 | MO |
| 9 | 18 | Edward Mitchell | Colchester Harriers | 00:26:13 | MO |
| 10 | 10 | Thomas Gardner | Ilford AC | 00:26:17 | MO |
Top 10 Female Wix 5 times since 2008
| Rank | Year | Name | Club | Time | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Gemma Kersey | Basildon AC | 00:28:19 | FO |
| 2 | 14 | Gemma Kersey | BAAC | 00:28:23 | FO |
| 3 | 17 | Elizabeth Davies | Springfield Striders | 00:28:35 | F35 |
| 4 | 18 | Rachel Sweatt | Witham Running Club | 00:28:53 | FO |
| 5 | 15 | Sarah Stradling | Colchester Harriers | 00:29:17 | F35 |
| 6 | 14 | Jo Coates | St Edmunds Pacers | 00:29:18 | F35 |
| 7 | 22 | Claire Jacobs | Hadleigh Hares | 00:29:19 | FO |
| 8 | 16 | Elizabeth Davies | Springfield Striders | 00:29:21 | F35 |
| 9 | 12 | June Allen | Springfield Striders | 00:29:25 | F35 |
| 10 | 15 | Jo Coates | Saint Edmunds Pacers | 00:29:31 | F35 |
Prizes
- Prize categories 1st/2nd/3rd OPEN M/F
- 1st Team Male / 1st Team Female
- Male:- Age 15-17 M40-75 in 5 year groups
- Female:- Age 15-17 F35-F70 in 5 year groups
Race Details
Entry limit is 250 Runners but please enter early. Price includes chip timed race results.
Wix 5 - est 2005 - a great race for PBs due to a predominantly flat profile with a long, gradual descent for the final mile. The race itself comprises a single anti-clockwise lap of a road course through the Essex villages of Wix, Stones Green and passing by Great Oakley. The race is fully marshalled and there is a drinks station at around the 3 mile point.
Strictly no ipod's headphones etc
Mile markers will be displayed.
How to find WixTime Limit
The Wix 5 will have a time limit of 1 HOUR 35 MINUTES.Wix 5 will be run under UKA a Licence
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If you'd like to help out at this event or any other we'd love to hear from you
