Cumberland Fell Runners

Sunday 18th October 2009 - The Ennerdale Hills, West Cumbria

The 2009 British Fell & Hill Relay will be based at The Leaps, Kirkland, nr. Ennerdale, West Cumbria. The Fells are on the fringe of the Lake District and are often by-passed by the hordes of Fell walkers and Fell runners but are well known to West Cumbrians. The rolling grassy fells are of unspoilt beauty and make a perfect setting for the Relay

The terrain is not rugged thus the running will be fast and not too technical. By contrast the Orienteering leg will be a tester!

Cumberland Fell Runners previously organised the 10th Relay from Braithwaite, Keswick in 1998 which was reported as being very successful and are honoured to be asked to organise the 2009 event.

Information Pack
The information pack is available for download here

Details

The event will start at 10.30 in the Ennerdale Show Field, The Leaps, Kirkland, nr. Ennerdale. (GR 087184). A map of the location and field setting is available here. Race HQ will be in a marquee in the field where numbers can be collected. There will be toilets and catering on site

Car Parking is on the Show field which has been used for many years for the Ennerdale Show. Please note that the surrounding roads are narrow and horses have right of way.

To get to the Venue follow the A66 to the Cockermouth Sheep & Wool Centre roundabout. First exit for Egremont A5086 after 7 miles turn left at Crossgates signposted Loweswater & Lamplugh Church. Continue across the crossroads passing the caravan site. Take care on the narrow roads and bad bends and after 2.2 miles you will arrive at the Venue. Note-This is the optimum route. There will be appropriate directional signs where necessary.

Eligibility

The Relay is open to all Clubs affiliated to UK Athletics. Each Team will consist of 6 runners and all runners must be first claim members and over 18 years of age

Route Description

The Race routes are actual height climbed distances and are covered by Outdoor Leisure 4 map.

Legs 1, 2, & 4 will form a common route from the Start/Finish area.

Leg 1: AS Solo – 5.8 m/1500’ estimated winning time: 40 min

Leg 2: AM Pairs – 6.7 m/2500’ estimated winning time: 60 min

Leg3: Orienteering Pairs– 5.6 m/1410’ estimated winning time: 60 min

Leg 4: AS Solo – 5.1 m/1600’ estimated winning time: 40 min

All Legs are on grassy fells where not many of you will have ventured and we are sure you will enjoy the different setting.

There will be marked crossings on the routes; these will be highlighted on the maps. See here for more details.

Please note that no dogs will be allowed on the course.

Safety Requirements

In accordance with FRA Safety requirements ALL runners must carry the following

• Waterproof & windproof full body cover
• Compass & whistle
• Hat & Gloves
• Map (provided)
• Emergency Food

There will be kit checks and non – compliance will result in team disqualification.

Changing & Toilets

There will be Portaloos and tents on the field to facilitate changing.  
 
Categories

• Open
• Veteran Male – 40 or over
• Veteran Male – 50 or over
• Ladies
• Veteran Ladies – 40 or over

All medals will be provided by UKA with the exception of Veteran Male – 50 or over and Veteran Ladies – 40 or over. These medals will be provided by Cumberland Fell Runners.

Entries

There will be a Limit of 160 teams with 4 teams per Club entry.  Submit entries quickly so as not to miss running in this unspoilt part of the Lake District

The entry fee is £60 per team - this fee will include food & maps. Car parking will be £2 per car on the day.

Entries will be online via Sportident, all entries must be received by 1st September

On the day

A timetable has now been set as below:

• 10:30 Start
• 14:00 Mini-Mass start for leg 3 runners (if required)
• 15:00 Mini-Mass start for leg 4 runners
• 16:00 Presentation

 
Further details of the mini-mass start will be given nearer to the event

Further Information

All competing Clubs will be sent an information pack early September. For enquiries regarding the event contact Harry Jarrett tel: 01946 811727, e-mail: h-jarrett@sky.com