Races

Two one-way races under FRA rules, both finishing in Delamere Forest. Age 18 and over.

Race A

Starts at Duckington (GR 117/494526) 27.5km (17.1 miles) 655m climb START 10:00 a.m.

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

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.

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.

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.

Prizes

No runner will be awarded more than one individual prize. Trophies will be presented to the following:

• Race A: 1st 3 finishers, 1st Lady, 1st Vet Lady 40+, 1st Vet Lady 50+*, 1st Vet Man 40+, 1st Vet Man 50+, 1st Vet Man 60+,
  1st Team of 3, 1st Orienteer
• Race B:Winner, 1st Lady, 1st Vet Lady 40+, 1st Vet Lady 50+, 1st Vet Man 40+, 1st Vet Man 50+, 1st Vet Man 60+, 1st Team of 3

T Shirts

T-shirts can be pre-ordered and pre-paid at £5.50 and collected at the race Finish.

Entry Fees

Note: Postal entries sending an SAE will recieve 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.

Entries

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

Closing Date

Postal entries – 20 September 2009
Online entries – 29 September 2009

Max. 190 runners per race.

Enquiries

Geoff Shaw (Organiser) 07919 191 995 (geoff.shaw@vtplc.com)

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