The Woolsack Races are what we are all here for. But there is not just one race throughout the day, we have a whole day of individual, team, youth events; each with numerous heats.
Below is a race schedule, highlighting all the race events for the day.
2025 Race Schedule
| TIME | RACE | SPONSOR |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 | Primary School Race | |
| 12pm | The “Richard Avis Memorial” Race | |
| 12:30 | Youth Race (14-17yrs) | Sponsored by [TBD] |
| 13:00 | Women’s Relay | Sponsored by [TBD] |
| 13:30 | Men’s Relay | Sponsored by [TBD] |
| 14:00 | Mixed Relay | Sponsored by [TBD] |
| 14:30 | Women’s Individual Race | Sponsored by [TBD] |
| 15:15 | Men’s Individual Race | Sponsored by [TBD] |
Timings are a guide, and are subject to change based on how quickly we get through each heat and race.
The Events
Team
Relay event of four racers, taking turns running down and up Gumstool Hill.
£40 entry fee
Individual
Single leg running from the bottom of Gumstool Hill to the top.
£20 entry free
Youth
Team relay for 14-17 yrs. Race with 35lb sacks.
£30 entry fee
Primary School
Team relay for primary school students. Race with pillow cases. Organised in school
Men’s
Men’s weight is 60lb
Women’s
Women’s weight is 30lb
Youth
Youth weight is 30lb
Do you think you have what it takes? Sign up below.
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Details
ENTRANTS ARE ADVISED TO WALK THE COURSE BEFORE COMPETING
- Signup closes on Sunday 25th May 2025. No Entries will be accepted on the day or after this time.
- All entrants run at their own risk and MUST be have the relevant level of fitness to compete in such a race.
- Every competitor MUST individually sign and return the liability waiver form, which will be sent out upon signup.
- All teams / competitors MUST report to Race Control (At the top of Gumstool Hill) by 11am.
- Teams shall comprise no more than 4 individuals and will only win 1 prize in the form of a trophy which must be returned in 1 year’s time for the next races.
For any further information on the race, or payments, please email: racers@tetburywoolsack.co.uk
Previous results
See results from previous years: