26th Lowestoft Scores Race

Friday, 25 August 2023 05:55

Covering 4 and three quarter miles and 401 steps - a unique race is all set to go ahead in Lowestoft.

Covering 4 and three quarter miles and 401 steps - a unique race is all set to go ahead in Lowestoft.

The Scores Race will take in 13 stepped and sloped scores over a course that runs between the historic High Street and Whapload Road.

Organised by Waveney Valley Athletic Club, this year's race is the 26th - and competitors can expect a great atmosphere and plenty of spectators.

The race starts in the upper High Street at half 2 on Sunday and here is the race route. East Suffolk One were at last year's race, where pictured below, the sunshine and warmth added to the challenges of the race course.

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