READING WELLNESS FIELD GUIDE
Burghfield Winter Race: A 10K Lakeside Kick‑Off to the Season
A community 10km race at Burghfield Sailing Club around a scenic lake — this guide lays out schedule, kit and suitability so you can start the winter series prepared.
Burghfield Winter Race: A 10K Lakeside Kick‑Off to the Season.
Kick off your year with a scenic 10km race around a striking lake at Burghfield. The event gives competitors and leisure entrants a chance to refine technique, pick up valuable kilometres ahead of the season’s key races, and enjoy onsite refreshments in a winter setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A course framed by a stunning lake
Burghfield offers a blank‑canvas course around a striking body of water, a calm winter setting that lets participants find rhythm and pace.
Warm refreshments and a bacon sandwich deal
Refreshments are available at the venue cafe — a handy stop for registration, refuelling and post‑race warmth.
The third venue in the GWTF winter series
This is Race 3 in Go With The Flo’s winter series — a key early event to build distance ahead of the season’s first big races.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day moves from a relaxed registration and cafe visit through a succinct race briefing to a concentrated race start — whether you enter the race or leisure category the format is designed to let you hone technique and log meaningful kilometres in a calm winter setting.
THE LANDSCAPE
A course framed by a stunning lake
Burghfield offers a blank‑canvas course around a striking body of water, a calm winter setting that lets participants find rhythm and pace.
THE CAFE
Warm refreshments and a bacon sandwich deal
Refreshments are available at the venue cafe — a handy stop for registration, refuelling and post‑race warmth.
THE SERIES
The third venue in the GWTF winter series
This is Race 3 in Go With The Flo’s winter series — a key early event to build distance ahead of the season’s first big races.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Registration and board drop‑off from 11:30am; race briefing at 1:30pm; races begin at 2:00pm. Total event duration is listed as 3 hours.
Meet at Burghfield Sailing Club, Hangar Road, Reading, RG7 4AP.
Bring an appropriate buoyancy aid (waist belts are acceptable) and a leash (a quick‑release belt is recommended).
There is a cafe at the venue offering food and drink, including a bacon sandwich/hot drink deal.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Burghfield Sailing Club, Hangar Road, Reading, RG7 4AP.
What is the event duration?
The event duration is listed as 3 hours.
What time does registration open?
Registration and board drop‑off opens at 11:30am.
Who can take part?
Participants must be 18 or older, competent paddlers; the event is not suitable for first‑timers.
Are refreshments available?
Yes — there is a cafe at the venue offering food and drink, including a bacon sandwich and hot drink deal.
Are dogs allowed?
No — dogs are not permitted at this venue.
Are there any safety prerequisites?
All participants must be able to swim 50 metres unaided and must disclose any medical conditions or injuries prior to participation.