Information
Open to everyone. Good preparation for the British Sprints weekend. Complex urban housing estate.
Race 1 is a plain sprint race - same course for all. Race 2 is a mass start at 1915 with course variations to simulate head-to-head relay racing. Results for SN League based on combined time.
DIRECTIONS / PARKING
Public car park (free) at Moor Road Recreation Ground, Farnborough, GU14 8HW. Height restriction 2.1m.
OS Grid Reference: SU 863 577
Assembly/download in car park at What3Words ///dolly.lazy.coach
Event will not be signposted.
COURSE INFORMATION
Same courses for everyone. Race 1 optimum distance 2.1k, Race 2 full course optimum distance 2.4k, but can be shortened to less than 2k by missing out one or more loops. Only the full courses count towards SN League, which will be based on combined times for the two races.
Map is A4 1:4000 scale, sprint specification. No loose descriptions (pictorial only - printed on map).
ENTRY DETAILS
Seniors £4, Juniors £1.50. (£1 discount for SN adults with usual discount code)
Closing date Sun 14 June for a guaranteed map. Limited later entry subject to map availability
REGISTRATION AND START TIMES
Race 1 starts from 1745 to 1830 (queue and go - no pre-allocated times). You must have finished and returned to download no later than 1900. Start/finish for Race 1 are close together less than 250m from car park. Race 2 mass start at 1915 - gather at assembly/download at 1905 for 600m escorted walk to start. Race 2 finish is near Race 1 start. Courses close 2000 - you must return to Download by that time.
TERRAIN DESCRIPTION
Typical urban streets. Many parked vehicles. Some slow moving traffic. Lots of blind corners and trip hazards, please take care, and show courtesy to local residents and pedestrians. Under 12's must be accompanied by an adult, Under 16's may run solo.
DOG RESTRICTIONS
Welcome in assembly/parking area, not on the course.
FACILITIES
None. No nearby public toilets. Please plan ahead - it's a public recreational/residential area with few places to hide.
CONTACTS / OFFICIALS
Planner/Organiser: Paul Fox