Tuesday 26 June is the closing date for entries for the UK Challenge JumpsFest on Saturday 30 June and ThrowsFest on Sunday 1 July at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham – the chance for field eventers to win £10,000 in prizes and extend their lead in the chase for the major prizes on offer in the series this summer.

After 21 of the 52 meetings, the top 10 overall consists of: 1 Zoe Derham (Birchfield Harriers) 860pts; 2 Susan Moncrieff (Trafford AC) 810; 3 Andy Frost (Woodford Green with Essex Ladies) 804; 4 Julian Golley (Windsor, Slough, Eton and Hounslow) 780; 5 Louise Butterworth (Birchfield) 766; 6 Joe Ive (Belgrave Harriers) 752; 7 Kara Nwidobie (Blackpool and Fylde AC) 736; 8 Simon Bown (Newham and Essex Beagles) 731; 9 Adam Scarr (Enfield and Haringey) 730; 10 Emeka Udechuku (Woodford Green with Essex Ladies) 725.

The standings are significant because the athlete with the most UK Challenge points from their ‘Fantastic Four’ competitions plus any bonus points and their overall points score at the UK Challenge Final will win the right to drive an Alfa Romeo GT Sports Car for 1 year.

More than 400 athletes have already entered the Fests, which are open to Under 17s and Under 20s as well as seniors. Others can do so by clicking here