Venue
Runners
turn up at the Altcar Training Camp Base they will be directing to
parking by the site security. Sat Nav can be a little hit and
miss so it may be best to put in directions for the Hightown Hotel,
Lower Alt Road, L38 0BA which is near to the site entrance. The
entrance is clearly sign posted so should be easy to find from
there. There is currently a new housing development going up on
the road leading into the site.Spikes would be suitable because of the parts on road at the start.
The
military will give a brief site briefing at their Sports hall and show
us a large map of the route which will be well sign posted and have
markers for each kilometre. The Army use this route on their
yearly cross country schedule and have given good feedback.
Course
It
looks great if not challenging! The course is a full 10km trail,
no loops and all situated on private MOD property. It takes in
various terrains, including a small amount of road, grass and wooded
trails. As you are in Southport there is also a small venture
over sand dunes with a few hundred yards of beach running!
There
will be at least 6 volunteers posted around the route to ensure nobody
gets lost or more to the point shot as there is a live firing range
running that day should anyone take a wrong turn!
Facilities
There will be ample parking and showering facilities on site.
Ron
Scott, the chairman for Southport Waterloo Athletics club is going to
assist with time keeping, race numbers etc. I will also invite
club runners to attend as local guest runners if I can get any.
Unfortunately the Army Team can’t run with us as they have another
event on that day but I will see if there are any other agencies in
Merseyside who would like to take part to increase the numbers.
Post Race Meal
Bread rolls and soup will be provided in the sports hall after the race.
Directions
Use sat nav Post Code L38 0BA. This takes you to the High Town Hotel just 100 yards from the entrance to Altcar Camp
Altcar is a large venue so it would be great to get a decent turnout on the day if you could spread the word!
