Entry Details for the 35th Annual Sandstone Trail Race
Race Date: 2 October 2011
Entries Open: 1 July 2011
Sorry - both the A and B Races are now full, with waiting lists. (07 September 2011).
We may get some cancellations before race day so, if you want to be put on the waiting list for a place, please send an e-mail (events@deeside-orienteering-club.org.uk) giving your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, date of birth and club (if any). We will let you know your place on the waiting list within a week of hearing from you and will notify you as soon as we are able to allocate you an entry. Please state in your email which race or races you would like a place in should one become available. If you are happy to have a place in either race please say so, and we will put you on both waiting lists.
Races |
Two one-way races under FRA rules, both finishing in Delamere Forest. Age 18 and over. |
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Race A |
Starts at Duckington (GR 117/494526) 27.5km (17.1 miles) 655m climb START 10:00 a.m. |
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Race B |
Starts at Beeston Castle (GR 117/540591) 17.0km (10.6 miles) 288m climb START 11:00 a.m. Leading runners in each race will be expected to finish 11:45 to 12:00 |
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Transport |
For competitors who wish to book a seat, buses (£5.00) from the Finish to the Starts will be laid on BEFORE THE RACE. Depart Delamere 08:30, arrive Duckington ('A' start) approx. 09:30, arrive Beeston ('B' start) approx. 10:20. |
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Route |
This is not an orienteering event. Both races follow the "Yellow Footprint" way-markers of the Sandstone Trail. The route will be marshalled where obscure and at road crossings but ultimate responsibility for finding the route rests with the competitors. A pre-survey is recommended. The route description is on the race website or can be sent with the final details. |
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Timing |
Competitors will receive their race number and have an e-card attached to their wrist at Registration. The e-card will be used for taking split-times and the Finish time. Full details on the Timing page. |
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Prizes |
No runner will be awarded more than one individual prize. Trophies will be presented to the following:
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T Shirts |
T-shirts can be pre-ordered and pre-paid at £5.50 and collected at the race Finish. |
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Entry Fees |
Note: Postal entries sending an SAE will receive a copy of the Final Details which will be published here nearer the race date. All entries (Online or Postal) will appear on the Start List on www.fabian4.co.uk. |
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Entries |
Entries open from 1 July 2011. On-line entry and payment preferred. Follow this link www.fabian4.co.uk to enter on-line, and to see race terms and conditions. Postal entries on the race form. Download a form in PDF format. Send forms, and cheques made payable to Deeside Orienteering Club, to: Jill Barnes, 111 Station Road, Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2HZ |
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Closing Date |
Postal entries – 20 September 2011 Max. 190 runners per race. |
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Enquiries |
General enquiries: Entry enquiries: Thank you for supporting this event |
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