2026 - Chas Avis Harvest Trail Half and Quarter

Date: 20/09/2026

Location: Heath Sports Club, Baldock Road, Royston SG8 5BJ

Website: link

Email: harvest.trail@roystonrunners.co.uk
Start Time: 09:30am
Field size: 250
Min Age: Quarter Marathon: 16, Half Marathon: 17
 

COURSE DETAILS
Distance: 13.1 (half marathon) or 6.5 (quarter marathon) Miles
Terrain: Trail

 

DESCRIPTION
Join us for the Chas Avis Harvest Trail. 

Taking place in the beautiful rolling Hertfordshire countryside, this is one of the best value trail runs you will find.

Hosted by Royston Runners, there is an option of a half or quarter marathon route to choose from, both taking in the scenic trails around Royston and Therfield.

Licensed by the Trail Running Association (permit 8356) adhering to UK Athletics rules.

✔ Chip timing included. 
✔ Medical support included.
✔ Amazing photos provided by Keith Fenwick.
✔ No formal time limits to complete the race.

To keep down costs, and in the spirit of the race, we will not supply finisher's medals. However, there will be plenty of cake! 

Runners must not be accompanied by dogs or followed by others on cycles, motorcycles or cars. Running buggies are not allowed on the course.

Headphones or similar devices are not permitted by UK Athletics rules, with the exception of bone conduction headphones.

Make sure you are prepared for cold and wet weather conditions. You are required to bring a mobile phone, whistle and emergency survival blanket according to UK Athletics rules.

Race numbers can be collected on the morning of the race from the finish area.

 

GPX FILES:
Half Marathon 
Quarter Marathon 

 

FACILITIES
✔ Water stations
✔ Distance markers
✔ Toilets
✔ Changing facilities, showers and bag store on request


OUR CHOSEN CHARITY
Royston & District Community Transport offers door-to-door transport 7 days a week for people living in Royston, the surrounding villages of North & East Hertfordshire, South Cambridgeshire, and Northwest Essex.  It is for people who are unable to use conventional public transport for reasons of age, frailty, impaired mobility or the lack of public transport, and do not have the use of a car. Volunteer drivers provide transport using their own cars and the scheme also operates wheelchair-accessible minibuses and Multi-Purpose Vehicles.

 

ADMIN
On-the-day entries are possible if not sold out. Cash preferred.

Entries are non-refundable and unfortunately cannot be deferred but transfers to another participant are available until midnight on 18/09/2026. Login to transfer your entry.