Roberts Park & Hirst Wood

Hirst Wood at sunset on 12 Sept.

Pre Event Info

Directions / Parking

Parking is at the circular car park beside Titus Salt School on Higher Coach Road.

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Assembly is in the shelter to the south of the car park. Walk 50m south, use the road crossing and enter Roberts park. The shelter is immediately to the west.

We will socialise in the Boathouse (on the other side of the river, through the park) at the end of the race.

Registration & Start Times

Registration from 6:15 and start times 18.30 - 19.15

Courses close 20.15

Entry Details

Preferably pre-enter using race sign-up

EOD while maps still available

Senior members £4, non members £5

Juniors and student members £2, non members £3

Ideally contactless payment please. If not, correct cash payment or Helper Voucher.

Please complete your details on the entry form at the payment position. Most importantly we need your contact phone number, for safety and insurance purposes.

Course Information

Long: 3.5-4km

Short: 2km (orange standard)

Map is 1:7500

Terrain Description

Urban terrain, parkland and woodland.

Please take care crossing roads and in the vicinity of both the canal and the river.

Dog restrictions

On a tight lead please.

Contacts / Officials

Organiser: Cathy Kelly

Important Information

Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.

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