The Joyce Smith Memorial Rose Bowl & John Hearn Memorial Shield
The Handicap races are held on the First Monday of every month using two courses.
- Winter Handicap (4 Miles) – October to March
- Summer Handicap (4.9 Miles) – April to August
Registration takes place on the night of the handicap race at Kirkham & Wesham Cricket Club
- Registration open from 6:15 pm to 6:30 pm
- Handicap race starting at approximately 7.00 pm.
The first race of the series is a “mass start”. All the runners start off together and their times are recorded when they finish.
The following 11 races in the series are “staggered starts”. Start times are determined from each individuals course PB for that season. Anyone wishing to qualify for the end of year Handicap Champions Race will need to have completed at least two winter and two summer races.
The Trophy Race is the final race of the series. Each individuals precise start time will be calculated from the average of 4 best and worst results through the season. The first qualifying Man and Lady to cross the line will be declared the winners and will be presented with a Trophy and Prize. If everything goes to plan in the final race all the runners should finish together!!!!!!
Current Handicap Results
| Date | Start Times | Finish Positions | Net Positions |
| 7th Oct 24 | Mass Start | Results | Results |
| 4th Nov 24 | Start Times | Results | Results |
| 2nd Dec 24 | Start Times | Results | Results |
| 6th Jan 25 | Start Times | Results | Results |
| 3rd Feb 25 | Start Times | Results | Results |
| 3rd Mar 25 | Start Times | Results | Results |
| 7th Apr 25 | Start Times | Results | Results |
| 12th May 25 | Start Times | Results | Results |
| 2nd Jun 25 | Start Times | Results | Results |
| 7th Jul 25 | Start Times | Results | Results |
| 4th Aug 25 | Start Times | Results | Results |
| TBC | Trophy Race | Results | Results |