Police Sport UK

Athletics Section

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British Police Fell Race

Championships 2015

Derbyshire

The 2015 event will be hosted by Derbyshire Police on Thursday 28 May 2015 starting at 1pm. The route will be about 7 miles with over 1000 metres of ascent over the Dovedale Fells. The start will be from Ilam Youth Hostel, Ilam in Staffordshire.

The route, venue and post race food and presentation will be organised by Karl Webster and Shaun Bott from Derbyshire Police.

Race entries and general pre-event information will be coordinated by Steve Broadbent (Lancashire)

2015 Event Entry Form - Word Document

  Results - Report

A big thank you to everyone who attended the 2015 event. Everyone will agree we all had a great afternoon of running in the Derbyshire Fells with excellent weather conditions.

We had around 50 entries with 35 running on the day. Everyone who started completed this gruelling 6.5 mile course.

Ian Phillips (Derbyshire) won the individual title for the third successive year with Christine Howard (Derbyshire) winning the ladies title. Andrew Slattery (Cumbria) and Liz Kooper (South Yorkshire) both took the Veteran 40 prizes.

Cumbria ruled the fells team wise with Derbyshire and Cheshire also very strong in 2nd and 3rd postion.

Thanks to the hosts, Karl Webster and his Derbyshire marshal team who coordinated a great event for us.

  Results - Individual

  Results

  Race Course

Download Map (pdf Document)

  Race Venue, Race Registration and Presentation Venue

Registration will take place at Ilam Youth Hostel. Presentation venue to be updated.

 Accommodation

As usual, there is no official accommodation provided. Competitors are asked to make their own arrangements. Bed and Breakfast and hotel accommodation can be found in the area.

  Directions

Parking

Parking depends on the weather. If it is nice then Ilam Park may be busy so parking may be elsewhere in the village so look for the signs. If it is miserable then there should be room in the YHA or the National Trust car parks within the grounds of Ilam Park. No parking on the village streets please.

  Shower and Changing Facilities

As with most fell races there are no showers or changing facilities at the race venue but there are toilets at the car park.

  Start

  Map and Checkpoints

Download Map (pdf Document)

Checkpoint Coordinates:

137509 – Start in field at Ilam

140515 – CP1 at summit of Bunster Hill

145514 – CP2 at end of ridge

147511 – CP3 at footbridge by Dovedale car park

152511 – CP4 at summit of Thorpe Cloud

157508 – CP5 at top of Hamston Hill (marked route across Thorpe Pasture)

155515 – CP6 at top of un-named hill at 308m spot height (marked route again)

145517 – CP7 beside River Dove (then follow main path beside river)

142522 – CP8 at footbridge beside Ilam Rock (then follow wide path up through woods which is NOT on the OS map but amended on the race map)

139513 – CP9 at Ilamtops Farm (partially marked around farm)

135511 – CP10 at Home Farm, Ilam (through farmyard – private property not to be used for training)

Finish in grounds of Ilam Park – exact route and point to be determined, but will be marked.

  Description

  Mapping

Printed A4 maps of the course will be provided. However, you still need to be able to navigate and this should not deter any competitor from taking such equipment as necessary to stay safe in the high mountains

  Compulsory Kit Requirement

Competitors will need to carry the following equipment:-

1. Windproof top body cover
2. Map
3. Compass and Whistle
4. Suitable footwear for fell running
5. Waterproof full body cover (Only if poor weather conditions)

Each competitor should have navigational skills and be able to use a map and compass if required. Random kit checks will be carried out so please ensure you carry the required kit for the conditions. Any kit found missing will incur a time penalty.

  Entry Field

The Championships are likely to attract between 50 and 70 runners from 20 UK police forces.

  Registration and Pre-Race Briefing

At Ilam YHA - a briefing will take place five minuted before the start.

  Post Race Meal and Presentation of Trophies

A hot meal will be provided at the Youth Hostel. This will be followed by a formal presentation of trophies and prizes at approximately 4.00pm.

  Trophies/Prizes

Men:

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Open
1st, 2nd and 3rd - Vet 40+
1st - Vet 45, Vet 50
1st, 2nd and 3rd Open Mixed Force Teams (First three to count including ladies)
1st - Veteran 40+ Mixed Team (First three to count)

Women:

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Open
1st - Vet 40+

NB. Additional prizes may be added subject to entry volume.

  British Police Fell Race Entry

The entry fee will be £15.00. This fee covers the cost of the presentation buffet and the awards and prizes. A link to download the official entry form is below.

2015 Event Entry Form - Word Document

  Qualification

Competitors must be fully paid members of their respective force sports clubs and be a police officer, police staff, retired police/police staff (in receipt of a police pension) or member of the special constabulary/police volunteers. (If in doubt please refer to the www.policesportuk.com website for a detailed definition)

Guests are permitted on special request.

 Pre-Race Recognisance

There are no objections to teams or individuals reconnoitering the course. However, the route through Home Farm is not a public right of way but permission to run through on race day will be allowed. Please avoid Home Farm when doing reccy runs.

  Closing Date

The closing date is flexible - Entry can be made on day - please email me to confirm. There are no entry fee refunds but name substitutions to pre-paid entries will be allowed on the day.

  Entry Confirmation

All competitors will receive a confirmation of their entry and any late briefing information by email. If you are submitting block team entries then please ensure you include individual email on each entry form.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or require any other information.

Vol 20785 Steve Broadbent
Police Sport UK Athletics Section – British Police Fell Race Coordinator

Mobile Tel: 07974 795466

Email: steve@policesport.net

  Local Host/Contact

Karl Webster and Shaun Bott - Derbyshire Police Email: Karl Webster

You may enter now:

2015 Event Entry Form - Word Document

2014 Event Links

2014 Final Results