The 2008 Trundle

In October 2001 the first running of this race took place. York Augustus Hopkins was a farmer who lived 100 years ago.

Two descendents are leading members of GVFB and it was decided to revive the tradition of sending a barrel of beer to the top of the Chase after harvest had been brought in, for the benefit of farm workers. The contents would be consumed under what is today known as Beer Barrel Oak. GVFB won in a time of 15 minutes 36 seconds.

The second running in 2002 over a different course around the village was also won by GVFB in 7 minutes 54 Seconds only to be controversially penalized by 2 minutes for an unknown rule infringement and relegated to second place behind The Corby Police team who completed the course in 9 minutes 32 seconds.

The course record now stands at 7 minutes 15 seconds set in 2004 by Kettering Rugby Club.