03/02/2026
Dear all,
Only a few days to go until Rombalds Stride 2026. We are looking forward to meeting you.
Obviously with all the rain we have had there is going to be plenty of mud around, Saturday is looking like light rain and a gentle breeze, so could be worse.
A couple of things on the day.
1) There is an issue with the bridge in Esholt woods (in the first mile) after you pass under the railway bridge and turn right into the wood. We will have marshals there to assist you should you require it as the bridge is currently passable with care. Please remember it will be busier than usual.
Alternatives: After you have passed under the railway bridge BUT before you enter the woods turn right through the small gap in the wall and continue along side the railway line (not on it!) up the hill. Both these paths are the same length at take a very similar route, joining at the top of the climb.
OR
If you don’t like the bridge or the hole in the wall you can continue down the track to the waterworks road and turn right at the T-junction to rejoin the more familiar route a bit further on. This is about 250 metres longer than going over the bridge
Whichever way you go please make sure you know the route before leaving the HQ and take extra care. There is still a long way to go.
2) Tally Cards
These may look a little more colourful than usual. There are Red checkpoint and Black checkpoints. Please make sure you give your number at every checkpoint (Both Red and Black) as we don’t want to lose anyone.
We will only be clipping the Red checkpoints this year in an effort to speed up the race. We will be checking the red clip marks at the end and each red checkpoint must have the correct clip mark to say you have been there. The black checkpoint will be self-clip if you want the full set.
If you do drop out: please make sure you tell a marshal at a checkpoint. Have a great day and remember, there is pie at the end!
