The Grand Prix is ARR’s main racing competition, running throughout the year across a selection of local road races ranging from 5K to half marathon. When we turn up as a club — which is often in force — we’re hard to miss in our blue and white vests.

Members are divided into six open leagues based on pace, plus separate Female, Female Vets, and Male Vets leagues. The open leagues use a dual scoring system that rewards both your position within your league and your pace relative to the club’s fastest finisher — so there’s always something to race for, regardless of where you finish.

Trophies are awarded to the top three in each league at the Annual Presentation Evening in February.

Four races across the year — one per season — where anyone can win, regardless of ability. Our club handicapper calculates a current 10K pace for every member and uses this to set individual target times. The winner isn’t the person who finishes first; it’s the person who performs best relative to their own target.

Trophies

Trophies go to the leading man and woman at each event. The best overall performance at the Winter Handicap earns the Phil Ryder Memorial Shield; the multi-terrain winner receives the Alan Richardson Memorial Shield. Points accumulate across all four events — from 50 for the best performance down to a minimum of 10.

A chance to swap the road for something more interesting. We’ve put together a collection of beginner-friendly local trail races that still offer a proper challenge for more seasoned runners. The races are organised by local clubs, typically cost around £6, and most are between 4 and 5 miles — with a 10K in the mix too. They’re low-key, friendly events, and some even lay on food and drink afterwards.

2026 Races (subject to confirmation)

• Trunce Series — 9 races, season starts 31st March (£3/race)
• Higham Hurtle — series of 3 races
• Hartcliff Hill, Penistone
• Newmillerdam Quacky Duck Race — 5K
• Musgrave 10K
• Ulley Reservoir (KMR Series)
• Thurlstone Chase, Penistone
• Wharncliffe Woods 10K
• Toffee Run, Elsecar (KMR Series)

The Yorkshire Veterans Athletics Association (YVAA) promotes competitive athletics for veteran athletes across road, multi-terrain, cross country, fell, and track & field. Events are open to women and men aged 35+ who are members of England Athletics-affiliated clubs in Yorkshire. Runners aged 33–34 may take part as guests.

Each year YVAA runs a Grand Prix series of up to 10 multi-terrain races of approximately 10K, alongside Road, Cross Country, and Fell Championships. As an affiliated club, all eligible ARR members can enter.

Each winter ARR joins 24 other clubs from across West Yorkshire in the PECO Cross Country League. It’s competitive, it can be muddy, and it is absolutely open to all abilities — every finisher contributes to the team scores, so your run counts no matter where you finish.

There are separate Men’s and Women’s leagues split into Premier, Division 1 and Division 2, plus Vets leagues. Junior races over 1 or 2 miles are also held at each fixture. All events are on Sunday mornings.