Tetbury Woolsack Races

When: Monday, June 4th 2012, 10am - 4pm

Where: Tetbury Town Centre & Gumstool Hill

Challenge Information

The Tetbury Woolsack Races are a test of stregth and endurance. A famous celebration of fitness that involves competitors carrying sacks of wool up and down a hill that reaches a gradient of 1 in 4.

The day is widely celebrated, with a street fair including entertainers, local stalls and amusement rides. Why not get involved in this traditional challenge and help raise money for Cobalt - helping people affected by cancer and other life-limiting conditions.

How to take part

You must be over 14 years old to take part and pay a registration fee of £5.00 per person. You can enter individually or as part of a team (£20.00 per team of 4). An entry fee of £10.00 applies to youth teams (aged 14-17).

For more information and to get involved, download a race entry form which can be found at www.tetburywoolsack.co.uk and send the completed form, together with your cheque made payable to Tetbury Woolsack Committee to: Ken White, 7 Newleaze Gardens, Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8BY.

You must register directly with the organisers to get a place and then contact Mary Peterson at Cobalt on: 01242 535900 - Fundraising, or email: mary.peterson@cobalthealth.co.uk to let her know you'll be raising money for the charity. She will provide you with sponsorship forms and a Cobalt t-shirt/vest for the day.