Important announcement regarding ABC 2022

Hey there ABC fans…

 

It was great to finally have the Apperley Bridge Canter back for 2021 – what better way to celebrate the return of our humble race than to start making plans for this year’s event.

 

However…

 

From the very early stages of our planning it has become apparent that a number of new challenges stand in the way of hosting the ABC in the way we all know and love. Our route is affected by the ongoing flood alleviation works along the river, which prevent access to the extent that the race is not possible. The contractors for these works cannot guarantee that they will be completed in time for our race, in either May or later in the year.

 

We have carefully considered using a variety of different routes, with a new start and finish area, however these too present us with additional challenges which would put the safety of our participants at risk. We will not compromise on the wellbeing of our runners or volunteers.

 

We are therefore incredibly sad and hugely disappointed to announce that we will not be hosting an ABC race in 2022. The uncertainly surrounding the flood alleviation works and the lack of ideal alternatives to the route have left us with no choice but to postpone the race until next year.

 

A further announcement regarding entry deferrals from 2021 will be communicated in due course.

 

The ABC Race Committee on behalf of the Horsforth Harriers would like to thank you all for your amazing support, and very much look forward to welcoming you back in 2023.

 

Thanks for now folks…

 

ABC Race Committee

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