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Championships 2016

North Yorkshire

The 2016 event was hosted by Cleveland Police on Wednesday 18 May 2016 starting at 1pm. The route was around 11 miles with over 1500 feet of ascent over the North Yorkshire Moors . The start was from Osmotherley Youth Hostel, Osmotherley, North Yorkshire.

There were a total of 63 entries with 57 actually running on the day. The event was blessed with good weather with everyone finishing the event with the exception of one runner from Cumbria who dropped out with injury.

Food and drink was provided at Osmotherley Youth hostel post race and a presentation of medals took place at 4pm.

Cumbria Police turned out a fine team of runners with Durham and Cheshire placed 2nd and 3rd.

Thanks again to host Adrian Martin (Cleveland) for staging a great event!

Gallery of Event Pictures (Circa 70 pictures)

Click Here (MSWord Document) Thank you to Patrick Brophy (Caroline Brophy's husband (Cheshire) for taking some great pictures!)

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Event Information

  Race Course

  Race Venue, Race Registration and Presentation Venue

Registration will take place at Osmotherley Youth Hostel.

 Accommodation

As usual, there is no official accommodation provided. Competitors are asked to make their own arrangements. There will be rooms available at the Youth Hostel. Bed and Breakfast and hotel accommodation can also be found in the area.

There is also a campsite close to the start:

http://www.coteghyll.com/www.coteghyll.com/touring-camping

  Directions

Parking

Parking at the Youth Hostel.

  Shower and Changing Facilities

There are showers, changing rooms and toilets provided at the hostel.

  Start

From the Youth hostel

  Map and Checkpoints

   Description

Briefly, the race starts and finishes at the Osmotherley Youth Hostel. The course is circa 10.7 miles over the North Yorkshire Moors lying to the east of Osmotherley. The terrain is over scenic and challenging moorland tracks and paths with around 1500 ft of ascent. The course will be flagged throughout though runners still need to be able to read a map and have navigation experience.

  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 on the fells.

  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 has attracted 61 runners from 18 UK police forces. EOD is still an option if you would like to run!

  Registration and Pre-Race Briefing

At the hostel - 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 3.30pm.

  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 £12.00. This fee covers the cost of the presentation buffet and the awards and prizes. A link to download the official entry form is below.

2016 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.

Guests are permitted on special request.

 Pre-Race Recognisance

There are no objections to teams or individuals reconnoitering the course. Adrian Martin will be doing a recce on 11 May at 2pm. Anyone interested should contact Adrian: Email: Adrian Martin

  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

Adrian Martin - Cleveland Police Email: Adrian Martin

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2016 Event Entry Form - Word Document

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