The Edward Pepper Memorial Trophy

Who was Ted Pepper?  Read his Obituary. The cup was presented to the Club by his Company. 

Next date: 5 May 2008 at 11:00 -

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• Map of Course
• Race details

BLACKHEATH AND BROMLEY HARRIERS AC

PRESENT

THE TED PEPPER

MEMORIAL ROAD RACE

AN OPEN ROAD RACE OVER 10KM

INCORPORATING SCVAC 10KM CHAMPIONSHIPS

UNDER UK ATHLETICS RULES

MONDAY 5 MAY 2008, 11.00AM START

SEAA LICENCE NO:  10263

COURSE MEASUREMENT CERTIFICATE NO: SEAA 02/036r

Venue:              Langley Park Boys School                                            

                        Hawksbrook Lane, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BP

The race recalls Ted Pepper, a Blackheath Harrier (as we were previously called) who died in the 1978 Three Peaks race in North Yorkshire, having represented his club with distinction on the road, track and cross country.

The race is directed under UK Athletics rules. Referee: Richard Coles

Course records:

• Men: 30.37                                                                 Women: 34.45

Number allocated: Your number will either be sent to you prior to the race or can be collected on the day. SCVAC members only will have age-group numbers on their backs.

Travel: 

By Road – Note: Car access to the school is only available from South Eden Park Road.

• From West Wickham Station, take Station Road, Beckenham Road to South Eden Park Road

• From Westerham/Biggin Hill, A233 to Keston Mark, turn left onto A232 to West Wickham.

• From Bromley or Beckenham to Chinese Garage.

• From Croydon, A232 East to West Wickham.

• From Orpington, A232 West to West Wickham

• From M25, Junction 4 (A21) to Farnbrough, then west onto the A232 to West Wickham.

Parking: There is limited parking available within the school grounds although this will limit access/egress during the race. Additional street parking is available in surrounding streets but please do not park on the route.

By Train:

Hourly from London Charing Cross on the Hayes Line to Eden Park Station.

Changing: Changing, toilets and showers are provide by kind permission of Langley park School for Boys.

The Start: is at 11.00 AM in Hawksbrook Lane (see map), 2-3 minutes walk from the school. Please be there, ready by 10.50 so that the starting section of the lane is clear.

The Course: Road 10km: 3 laps (see the map), almost flat, marshalls, mile markers, water station at the 2m/4.25m and finish.

• Start in Hawksbrook Lane running back towards St Dunstans Lane

• Along St Dunstans Lane.

• Turn left into Wickham Way. Please be careful of traffic.

• At the end of Wickham way, past Mile markers 1, 3 and 5, turn left into Hayes Way.

• Turn left again at the Chinese Garage roundabout into South Eden Park Road.

• Along South Eden Park Road, staying on the left hand pavement.

• Turn left back into Hawksbrook lane past Mile markers 2, 4 and 6.

• Continue along Hawksbrook lane and rejoin the course at St Dunstans Lane.

• On the final lap runners turn left at the water station to finish at the school.

Awards: Prize presentation will take place at 1 PM at the school

• Winner: Edward Pepper Memorial trophy (Perpetual Trophy)

• Prize categories: Overall/Vets – M & F

• Note; No runner will receive more than one such prize

• SCVAC Members only: Individual medals in 5 year age groups.

PLUS: MEMENTO TO ALL FINISHERS

Results: Displayed on Race day and available afterwards on the Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC website at www.bandbhac.org.uk.

Water: The water station is situated at the 2m/4.25m and finish.

Refreshments will be available at the school.

Baggage: can be left within the main registration area at your own risk. Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC and Langley park School for Boys cannot accept any responsibility for any items left.

SAFETY

We hope that you have an enjoyable race and wish to remind you that your safety is paramount. The course includes roads with traffic – please take care and keep to the side of the road. Please ensure that you obey all race officials instructions – they are there for your safety. Please do not wear earphones at any time during the race. Dogs are not permitted to take part in the race. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Race Director

For enquires and any comments on the race please contact the race director:

Andy Tucker, 78 Constance Crescent, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7QQ.

E-mail: andytucker@hotmail.com

E. H. PEPPER

It is always with a sense of shock that we hear of the death of a young man. It was with a deeper sense of shock that we heard of the death of Ted Pepper during an athletic event. The Three Peaks race is a demanding feat of endurance. It was during this race, in April 1978, that Ted lost his way and was not discovered until the next day.

Ted joined the club in 1961 as an eighteen year old. His performances improved both on the track and over the country and he was well regarded by a succession of captains as a loyal and reliable club member. His attention turned latterly to longer distances on the road and he represented the club in the National Road Relay Championships. He also became one of the small band of Harriers who have been attracted to the rigours of fell-running.

Ted's contribution to the administration of the club was in his professional field of accountancy. He became a Chartered Accountant and was the Club's auditor. He did not interpret this role in any narrow sense and was always ready with financial advice either to individual club officials or, as will he remembered by so many, to the club as a whole at a number of Annual General Meetings.

We have lost a friend. To Ted's wife and young family we offer our deepest sympathy.