{"id":150000,"date":"2025-09-17T15:17:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T15:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/150000\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T15:17:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T15:17:14","slug":"entries-opening-soon-for-iconic-boxing-day-race-chevin-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/150000\/","title":{"rendered":"Entries opening soon for iconic Boxing Day race Chevin Chase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">ENTRIES are opening soon for the 2025 Chevin Chase \u2013 Yorkshire\u2019s iconic Boxing Day trail race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Organised by Airecentre Pacers Running Club, the Otley event takes place on Boxing Day (Friday, December 26) and is one of Yorkshire\u2019s best-loved festive runs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">First held in 1979, the Chevin Chase now attracts up to 2,000 runners each year. Its reputation has grown far beyond West Yorkshire thanks to its festive atmosphere, fancy dress and the challenging seven-mile trail route through the stunning landscapes of Otley Chevin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Over the years it has also drawn some of the world\u2019s best athletes, with Olympic triathlon champions Jonny and Alistair Brownlee both enjoying repeat victories, and Georgia Taylor-Brown and Vincent Luis among the high-profile names to test themselves on the course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The race regularly sells out well in advance \u2013 and with no entry on the day, organisers are encouraging early sign-ups.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Around 2,000 runners are expected to turn up, and many of them will be in fancy dress &#8211; which adds to the fun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To add to the festive atmosphere, organisers are expecting that some musicians will play along the route, as they have done in previous years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As well as enjoying the festive atmosphere, runners will be able to choose between the event\u2019s iconic technical long-sleeve t-shirt or the chance to plant a tree.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In 2024 more than 400 chose to plant a tree \u2013 within the grounds of the race route no less.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Chevin Chase is more than just a race \u2013 it is also a major fundraiser for local charities and good causes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Following the 2024 event, Airecentre Pacers have donated a total of \u00a323,100, shared across a wide range of organisations, including Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Martin House, Leeds Mind, British Heart Foundation, Dementia UK, Yorkshire Cancer Research, Sue Ryder (Wheatfields) and local schools, scouts and community schemes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ewen Pearson, Chevin Chase Race Director, said: \u201cThe Chevin Chase is a special tradition for our club and our community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cEvery Boxing Day, runners come together not only for a great race but to make a difference.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThanks to their support, we\u2019ve been able to give over \u00a323,000 to local charities this year \u2013 and we can\u2019t wait to welcome everyone back for another memorable event in 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Entries for the 2025 Chevin Chase open at 5pm on Sunday, September 21. There will be no entry on the day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For more information on the race visit https:\/\/airecentrepacers.com\/chevin-chase\/, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AirecentrePacers\/ or https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/airecentrepacers\/ To enter the race visit https:\/\/theentrypoint.co.uk\/events<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ENTRIES are opening soon for the 2025 Chevin Chase \u2013 Yorkshire\u2019s iconic Boxing Day trail race. 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