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Home > Alternative Sport > Racing at a snail’s pace in Norfolk

Racing at a snail’s pace in Norfolk

By Caroline King - July 12, 2011Posted in : Alternative Sport

World Snail Racing Championships

World Snail Racing Championships

When: 16th July 2011 from 2pm

Where: the cricket field at Congham, Norfolk

What is it?

More than 200 snails slug it out every year in the World Snail Racing Championships held at Congham, in Norfolk. The World Snail Racing Championships are held as part of Congham Fete which helps to raise money for the 13th century St Andrew’s Church.  The races are a fun event for young and old alike.  Snails race from the centre of a circle to the outside cheered on by their ‘trainers’ and the crowd.  Why not enter a snail of your own or go along and cheer on the speedy competitors?

More info: Snail Racing

Tagged With: Congham fete, East, Norfolk events, World Snail Racing Championships

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