Cheese rolling 2008

26 May 2008, 12:00, Cooper's Hill

This year's Cheese Rolling at the Cooper's Hill near Brockworth will offer as much mad fun as always. As the brave flock to Cooper’s Hill to chase the Double Gloucester on Monday May Bank Holiday, spectators can watch in awe as they tumble down the steep hill.

The actual course is only about 200 yards long, but it is very steep. The gradient is 1 in 2 for most of the course but it is 1 in 1 in places. There are 4 downhill races (3 races for men, 1 race for women) and 3 uphill races. The uphill categories are as follows: a) boys under 12, b) girls under 12, and c) open to all comers. Maximum of 15 runners can enter each race.

There is no need to apply beforehand, just turn up on the day and you can enroll in the race. As the event can be oversubscribed please arrive early to ensure your place in the race. The entry is free, but there is £5 parking charge to cover the cost of the event. First race starts at 12 noon.

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