Priory Relays
Saturday 7th November 2026 at 13:30
Reigate Priory AC is delighted to stage the 70th running of the historic Priory Relays within the grounds of Priory Park, Reigate RH2 7RL on Saturday 7th November 2026.
The race is a batonless, cross country team event in which each team member successively runs a 2.5-mile (4km) leg over an undulating course. All athletes must be 17 years of age or older on the day of the race.
There’s no limit to the number of teams each club or organisation may enter, however there is a strict limit of 75 total teams which will be allocated on a first come basis. Permissible compositions:
- Men's Team: 4 men
- Women's Team: 4 women
- Mixed Team: 2 men + 2 women
Start time for all teams’ first leg runners is 1.30pm.
Race Details
England Athletics licence (CC26/2008)
Course
The course is a mixture of grassland, heathland, woodland paths and short distances of gravel paths entirely within the Priory Park. It has some challenging technical sections, tree roots and fallen leaves masking underfoot hazards, so runners need to take the appropriate care.
You can download a course map by clicking here.
Entry
Affiliated clubs: Fees are £32.00 per team equating to £8.00 each.
Non-Affiliated clubs: Fees are £40.00 per team. The additional fee must be paid on race day when collecting race numbers.
Note: The £2 levy charged to each unattached athlete is a condition of the race licence and is remitted to England Athletics with the post-race returns.
The application signifies that the entrants accept the following terms & conditions:
- that they enter at their own risk
- that the organisers and sponsors will in no way be held responsible for any personal injury, or loss or damage to property before, during or after the event
- that the organisers reserve the right to cancel the race if adverse weather should make conditions too dangerous for competitors, or a serious incident occurs, or local or national government intervention that prevents the race going ahead, in which situations there will be no refunds
Click here to enter Priory Relays
- enter the name of your club name including a suffix “A”, “B” etc if there are multiple teams from the same club
- list all the team members in the sequence they’ll be running each leg
- for mixed teams, the required running order to facilitate our live results system is male, female, male, female
- include all team members’ email addresses for receiving race information
The Primary Contact need not be a participant.
Closing date for entries
Online entries will close at 23:00 on Monday 2nd November 2026.
Services available on race day (up to 13:00 on Sat 7th Nov 2026).
- changes may be made free of charge to pre-entered teams (if necessary) - a form will be provided
- new/additional entries will be accepted @ extra £4 per team
Cancellation
In the event of cancellation, the organisers will donate the proceeds to local charities chosen by RPAC after the deduction of costs incurred.
Timing & Results
The Relays will be timed by RPAC under the supervision of an accredited Timekeeper. Results will be posted on https://www.rpac.org.uk/prioryrelays as early as possible after the conclusion of the race.
Prizes
Awards will be presented to the following as soon as is practicable after the race in the school gym:
- 3 fastest individual men
- 3 fastest individual women
- 3 fastest men’s teams (comprising 4 different runners)
- 3 fastest women’s teams (comprising 4 different runners)
- 3 fastest mixed teams (comprising 4 different runners)
Note: Runners who run in multiple teams, please be aware only one team will be eligible for fastest team prizes.
Travel and Parking
Rail - Reigate Railway Station is on the Reading-Tonbridge line with connections at Redhill to the London-Brighton line and is a few minutes’ walk to the town centre.
Car - if arriving via the M25 exit at Junction 8 (Reigate) and follow the signs for the town centre down the A217 Reigate Hill. Parking is chargeable in the public car parks located at Bell St (the closest), Upper West St and Bancroft Rd.
Do not park in Morrisons’ car park which is for their customers’ use and they fine anyone exceeding their stated time limit! Nor should you park on the grass in the Priory Park.
Bus - Buses 32, 420, 435 & 460 stop in Reigate town centre, a short distance from Priory Park
Race HQ
Race HQ is located inside the Reigate Priory Junior School’s gym, 73A Bell Street, Reigate RH2 7AN. There are limited changing facilities so you are advised to come ready to run. Toilets are not available at the gym but portaloos are provided near the Start.
Please note that the school does not permit spiked footwear to be worn inside the gym or any other part of the building. The school is entirely nut free and we ask you not to bring any food containing nuts into the school premises.
Refreshments
Refreshments will also be available to purchase from Race HQ, these will include hot and cold drinks, along with a selection of cakes and both cash and card are accepted.
Race number collection
Team Captains are responsible for collecting and allocating race numbers for their team(s) from Race HQ on race day. The first digit on the race bib denotes the leg number so they must be assigned to each team member corresponding to the leg they are running.
Each team member must...
- Fill in the medical information on the reverse of the number
- Pin the race number, which should not be folded, cut or mutilated, securely to the front of the running vest so it can clearly be seen
Race start location and time
The Start/Finish area is by the tennis courts on the far side of the skate park, just a few minutes’ walk from Race HQ. Runners should assemble at the Start in good time and listen carefully to pre-race instructions.
1st Leg Runners: Each team’s first leg runner must line up for a mass start at 1.30pm
2nd / 3rd / 4th Leg Runners: Must assemble in the holding pen and be ready to enter the changeover zone as their team’s previous leg runner approaches and must only commence their leg when both runners are level in the changeover zone.
Each changeover is completed without a physical baton change.
Medical provision
Elite Medical will be in attendance to provide any professional medical services required. In addition, qualified First Aiders from RPAC will be deployed round the course.
Sponsorship
We are proud to announce that Simply Sports are sponsoring our event this year! As our local specialist in athletics and running, Simply Sports offer everything you need to support your hobby and passion, including a wide selection of shoes from top manufacturers. Their expert team are ready to assist you in finding the perfect pair, including offering gait analysis to ensure the best fit, for you.
To find out more, click on the below logo or visit Simply Sports in town at 28 High Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9AY.
You can also reach them on Tel: 01737 222781 they are always happy to help.
Communication
If you have any queries, please contact the "Race Director - Priory Relays" via the "Contact Us" form on the RPAC website or directly to
Results (All years)
They're available here
