JUNE -
AUGUST
BTR VIRTUAL
RACES
IF YOU KNOW YOUR HISTORY 5K / EVENT DATE
The date of the original If You Know Your History 5K event was to have been Sunday 2nd August.
However, as the event is now being hosted as part of the BTR virtual series the date for entries has been extended to 31st August in line with all other virtual runs.
Most people are choosing to run on the original date of the event
(2nd August) but you can take part when it suits you.
You can enter and run in any of the virtual runs at a time and location of your choosing up to and including 31st August.
BTR HOYLAKE OFFICE CLOSED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
From Friday 17th July 2020 the BTR office in Hoylake will close permanently. This is due to the cancellation of all BTR race events since the half marathon in March and the consequent reduction in revenue.
Like many businesses across the country it is not possible for BTR to continue to cover monthly ongoing overheads so work on events will continue remotely until there is clarity on just how and when events can once again be delivered.
This is a massive disappointment as myself, Yvonne and Thomas have enjoyed the personal contact with many of you over the years, however at this time we are left with no option.
If anyone would like specific information about a BTR event then please email alan@btrliverpool.com at any time.
There is a new contact phone number which is 07561 208 923 which will be active between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday - Friday.
LIVERPOOL SANTA DASH
At this time it is not clear whether the Santa Dash will be allowed to go ahead but work is going on behind the scenes to ensure that we have the best possible chance of the event going ahead on Sunday 6th December.
Plans are underway to ensure a covid safe environment is provided if necessary at the time.
Updates on the Santa Dash will be announced as and when relevant information becomes available.
Thank you for your continued support.
Alan Rothwell
If You Know Your History NAMED NUMBERS
Entries taken after midday on Monday 13th July will NOT display the participants name.
The entry file will be sent for number production at this time and consequently entries taken after midday on 13th July will only show the participant number.
JULY VIRTUAL RACE LEADERS CONFIRMED
At the end of the second month of the BTR virtual challenge we have a couple of changes at the top...
1 Mile - Lisa Gawthorne (6.15) and Matt Hall (7.14)
Port Sunlight 5K - Lisa Gawthorne (20.38) ) and Marc Williams (19.07)
Port Sunlight 10K - Lisa Gawthorne (42.24) and Peter Maybury (49.17)
Mersey Tunnel 10K - Rosemary Rogers (46.22) and Mark Jessett (36.34)
Off Road 8 - Lisa Gawthorne (56.37) and Chris Burton (59.48)
Liverpool 10 Miler - Lisa Gawthorne (1.11.11) and Damien Gill (1.10.46)
Liverpool Skyline Half Marathon - Lois Varnam (1.33.05) and Damien Gill (1.29.02)
Congratulations to everyone who has taken part in the BTR Virtual race Series so far. So the first month has been completed and we have our early leaders.
The virtual series will continue the 31st August and at the end of the three months the winners in each race will receive a winners trophy - so can you improve on the June times and get yourself at the top of the leader board?
If you're not aiming for the top spot then you can use any of the distances as great motivation to get you through this period of lock down - and you will also be helping support a local business during very difficult times.
TO ENTER ANY OF THE BTR VIRTUAL RACE SERIES CLICK ON ENTER HERE
BTR EVENT DATES 2021
Although we are only half way through the year the event calendar has been decimated due to the global epidemic and a number of BTR events have subsequently been cancelled and rescheduled for 2021.
The list of 2021 events is as follows...
Provisional date for the postponed OFF ROAD 8 event is Sunday 24th January.
All 2020 entries will automatically transfer.
Sunday 21st March - Liverpool Skyline Half Marathon / 10 Mile Road Race
Sunday 18th April - Mersey Tunnel 10K
All 2020 entries will automatically transfer.
Saturday 15th OR 22nd May - 96/5K and 1 mile fun run
This date will depend on confirmation of the final weekend of the 20/21 Premier League Football season which at the time of writing (18.06.20) is not known.
Sunday 13th June - Port Sunlight 5K/10K
All 2020 entries will automatically transfer.
If you transferred to the Wirral 10K then your entry will revert back to this event.
Sunday 27th June - Saturday 3rd July - the 9th Tour Of Merseyside
All 2020 entries including deferrals from 2019 will automatically transfer.
Sunday 1st August - If You Know Your History 5K
This date will depend on confirmation of the final weekend of the 20/21 Premier League Football season which at the time of writing (18.06.20) is not known.
Sunday 19th September - Wirral 10 Miler / 10K
All 2020 entries will automatically transfer.
Sunday 5th December - Liverpool Santa Dash
Dates will be considered for the Marathon Relay event and also the Winter 5K Series once there is clarity on how the full event calendar looks post COVID19. It is expected that 2021 will be a very full year that has to managed many cancelled / postponed events.
VIRTUAL RACES ARE NOW GATHERING PACE!
The BTR leader boards are laying down your virtual challenge.
At the end of the first week the different leader boards for the BTR Virtual Race Series are starting to show a host of names and times for you to beat over the coming months.
The virtual BTR races series offers a range of distances including 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 8 miles, 10 miles and 13.1 miles and will be open for you to take up the challenge during June, July and August.
At the end of August there will be winners for both male and female entrants with a trophy awarded in each race.
So, how will you fare? There is only one way to find out... take up the virtual challenge.
Medals will be awarded to everyone taking part in the different race distances.
There is a bonus dual medal for anyone taking part in both the Port Sunlight 5K and 10K races and a bonus t shirt in the Liverpool Half Marathon / 10 Mile Road Race - subject to size and availability.
Once you have completed your virtual run you can add your time to the leader board and if you would like to see how things are shaping up then have a look at the current listings here.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENTER ANY OF THE VIRTUAL RACES THEN CLICK ON THE LINK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE
