The annual club Handicap for the Smith Shield will be held over the Crawfordsburn Adidas Trail on Wednesday evening 14th April. Afterwards there will be refreshments at Bangor Sportsplex and the presentation of club awards for the recent winter season. All members and their guests are invited to the presentation, regardless of their athletic discipline.
The club holds several handicap races over the Crawfordsburn Trail during the course of the year but this is the one that counts. The Smith Shield was won in 2003 by Jamie Stewart and junior, open age and veteran runners have all been among previous winners so it really is open to all, male or female.
As it is an evening race it is important to maximise the light. Runners should meet in the Crawfordsburn car park at 18.30 for a 18.45 start. Those going direct to the Sportsplex should meet at 20.00 for 20.15.