Kings Award for Voluntary Service

Aldi Ashby 20 Volunteers Receive Prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service

We are delighted to share the news that the volunteer team behind the Aldi Ashby 20 has been honoured with the King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS), the highest award given to local volunteer groups in the United Kingdom and widely regarded as the equivalent of an MBE for voluntary organisations.

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to support their communities. Originally created in 2002 to mark Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, the award was renamed following the accession of His Majesty the King.

For Ashby 20, this recognition is a fitting tribute to the hundreds of volunteers, supporters and community partners who come together each year to make the event possible.

Click here for the Aldi Ashby 20 King's Award for Voluntary Service Press Release.

ℹ️General Information

The Aldi Ashby 20 is a not-for-profit event, organised by runners, for runners, brought to you by Ivanhoe Runners and powered by volunteers.

We’re incredibly grateful to all our runners, volunteers, sponsors, local residents, and businesses for your continued support. Without your support the event would simply not exist.

Whether you're using the Ashby 20 as a key part of your spring marathon training or simply taking on a personal challenge, we wish you the very best in your running journey.

📅 2027 Race Details

Race Date: Sunday 14th March 2027
Entries Open: Monday 26th October at 7:00 PM Click here

🔁 Withdrawals & Refunds

You can withdraw your entry and receive a refund (minus a £5 admin fee) until midnight on Sunday 7th February.
To do this, log in to your SI Entries account and go to the ‘My Entries’ section to manage your Ashby 20 entry.
Deferrals or number swaps are not permitted.

Please note:
After 7th February, refunds will Not be permitted under any circumstances.

⏱️ Cut-Off Times – Important Notice

To comply with the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) issued by Leicestershire County Council, and to ensure the safe and lawful management of the event, strict cut-off times will be enforced at key points along the course.

These timings are not optional and are a legal condition of the event’s approval. They are in place to allow for the timely reopening of public highways and to minimise disruption to local residents and emergency services.

📍 Official Cut-Off Points:

10 Miles – 2 hours 20 minutes
15 Miles – 3 hours 30 minutes
20 Miles (Finish) – The above cut-offs allows around 4 hours 45 minutes to complete the course
(This equates to an average pace of 14 minutes per mile)