Are you ready for a running event with a difference? Lace-up those running shoes as the Isle of Wight Steam Railway is challenging runners to ‘Race the Train’ on 5th November.
Due to its popularity last year the Railway is re-running this energetic event for 2022. The race features a 5km route that winds its way between Wootton and Havenstreet. Runners will travel on board the train to the start line at Wootton station where the race will begin with the sound of the locomotive’s whistle.
Runners will attempt to make it back to Havenstreet before the train, which will traverse the full length of the line to Smallbrook Junction and back.
General Manager, Steve Backhouse, has said:
“Race the Train looks to be a firm favourite in the Isle of of Wight Steam Railway events calendar and it’s a great way to get active this autumn”
“Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a park run plodder, or an active family, this promises to be an event for everyone as non-runners can support their friends and family by cheering them on secretly trying to beat them back to Havenstreet as they ride the steam train.”
Entry is just £15 for adults and £10 for under 18s. To find out more about Race the Train, register for the event as well as discover other events at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, visit iwsteamrailway.co.uk/events.
