Are you interested in trying a new form of archery? Archery GB clubs have a number of Run Archery competitions set to take place around the UK in 2025.
Run Archery is a shooting discipline connecting archery with running. It is similar to the sport of biathlon.
Shooting takes place over 18m, with archers carrying the bow either in the hands or in a harness. There are no compound bows.
In 2025 Archery GB will hold the first Run Archery National Series and Championships. A selection of AGB affiliated host clubs across five counties have banded together to form this series, followed by a final hosted by Archery GB.
| Venue | Date |
Race Formats
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Entry link | |
| Stage 1 |
The Shipston Archers |
Sunday 18 May | Sprint 4K |
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| Stage 2 | Neston Company of Archers Cheshire | Monday 26 May | Sprint 4K |
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| Stage 3 |
Deer Park Archers |
Saturday 21 June | Sprint 4K |
Enter here |
| Stage 4 |
Redhill Archers Worcestershire |
Sunday 13 July | Sprint 4K |
Enter here |
| Stage 5 |
Harlequin Bowmen
Oxfordshire
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Saturday 13th September | Sprint 4K |
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| Final | TBC | Saturday 4 October | Sprint 4K |
TBC |
Run Archery Variations
The events above are using the Sprint & 4K versions which includes:
Sprint |
4K |
| 400m run | 1km run |
| Shooting four arrows standing (using max of six arrows) | Shooting four arrows standing (using max of four arrows) |
| 60m penalty running lap for each missed arrow | 60m penalty running lap for each missed arrow |
| 400m run | 1km run |
| Shooting four arrows kneeling (using max of six arrows) |
Shooting four arrows kneeling |
| 60m penalty running lap for each missed arrow | 60m penalty running lap for each missed arrow |
| 400m run, and a 50m sprint to the finish line | 1km run |
| Shooting four arrows standing | |
| 60m penalty running lap for each missed arrow | |
| 1km run, and a 50m sprint to the finish line |
Short Track
Short Track is a modified version of Run Archery, designed to be easily accessible and enjoyable for all clubs without the need for specialised equipment. A 140m rope provides the track and the use of a compound target face (80 cm with 6 zones) allows for three levels of races.
Download the full document for more information.
Run Archery European Cup
The 2025 selection policy is available for anyone wishing to attend the European Cup, hosted in Montigny les Cormeilles (FRA), near Paris. For up to date details please see the event website.
In 2024 Archery GB hosted the Run Archery European Cup on behalf of World Archery Europe. To find out more about the event, click here.
Arran Coggan, Archery GB’s Director of Sport Development, said: "Run Archery provides an alternative discipline that may help with retention and recruitment of archers and, in the future, runners.
"It's a great way to challenge yourself and raise your heartrate even before you set foot on the shooting line!"
Introduction to run archery video
Introduction to the 4K rules video
