****Hopefully February 2021*** – Winter Half
Update: We hope to run this again in Feb 2021. It is likely to be run in reverse! So anticlockwise to make the road crossing at Bamford safer and allow us to manage the event with extra COVID restrictions.
Watch out for updates on Facebook and this site
Start list: The current start list Race numbers will be allocated clser to the event
The full provisional route description for the standard route can be found here
Remember to bring everything on the Kit List
Important reminders
1) The main car park is a 5 minute walk from the venue.
When you sign in you will need to record your car registration plate and the name and telephone number of your emergency contact person on the sign in form.
Hopefully many of you are sharing lifts and will be in an unfamiliar car. Unless you want to walk back to your car to double check it would be wise to write the car registration down- on you hand, or your phone, etc before you come to sign in.
2) Also we would like to remind you that you MUST show your numbers to the marshals at the start, the finish, at checkpoint 3 (Hope) and then at checkpoints 5&6 (Bamford untimed road crossing). It is part of the event safety protocol. It is part of the FRA rules. Last year we had 3 runners who were annoyed with the marshals for asking to see their number. Our marshals are voluteeners doing this for a good cause, doing this to allow you to enjoy the event. Failure to display your number = disqualification.
Event details
Entry fee
£12 until Dec 3st
£15 after December 31st
£18 on the day
Do not underestimate this 16 miler. It journeys through some lovely countryside taking in some iconic Peak District vistas. You’ll be up Dirtlow Rake, down Cave Dale and through Castleton, onto the Great Ridge with views over the Vale of Edale, then shouldering Win Hill to drop down to Ladybower. Fast running from here via Bamford and Shatton leads to one final climb which seems to go on forever, to descend Bradwell edge and so back to the finish.
Almost follows the same route as the summer race (see full route description below) but is actually a very different animal because of the changed conditions. The descent into Cave Dale can be slick at any time of year but add a few degrees of frost and you’d better be watching your feet rather than lookup at the majesty of Peveril Castle! Equally the trail from Ladybower can seem like hard work in summer yet in winter it feels like hard-won respite from the bitter westerlies which were battering you on the tops. Extra kit may be needed on the day so bring it! We have also introduced a short untimed section for the Bamford road crossing and a simpler, easier to follow, sting in the tail finish!
If needed we will add the route description for the bad weather routes shortly before the event
Click here to download the 2021 provisional map. Please note: the route is 17.5mls
Location
Venue: The Sports Pavilion, Opposite the Samuel Fox Pub, Bradwell, Hope Valley. S33 9ST
Contact
Organiser: Greg Rimmer
Email: Greg
Phone: 07793 634 495
Kit List
Kit which you MUST carry or use.
These events traverse high/exposed moorland terrain late in the year. For all our long events you MUST wear/carry the following minimum items:
- Fell running shoes that in our opinion are fully suitable for the type of rough terrain that you will encounter. Note: There has been a small move of some fell runners to competing barefoot. As organisers, we will consider this if the runner can show they have the experience and ability to compete barefoot. What you will not be allowed to use are trainers with high heels and no grip, such as road running shoes.
- Full waterproof body cover. We may allow pertex overtrousers if the weather is nice but you MUST bring a second pair of waterproof over-trousers in case they are needed. Waterproof clothing typically has taped seams- if they ain’t taped professionally then we reserve the right to test or refuse them! SO: You MUST bring waterproof overtrousers but we may allow just pertex to be taken on the day.
- Hat/Buff
- Gloves
- Compass
- Whistle
- Map and control descriptions– you will each be given one on the start line.
- Timing chip – each person must carry their own and use it at each control. We will hire one for you if you do not have your own.
- Sufficient supply of liquid and food to see you through the event.
- Watch. This can also be an altimeter or a GPS data logger but not a device that can display maps and be used to navigate
- Race Number– You will each be given one at registration
- Emergency bivvy bag – this must be a bag, not a sheet; it can be foil or plastic
- Phone- This is not compulsory but it is advisory (see notes over- we may insist that you take one if the weather is poor so bring a waterproof bag to keep it safe in)
Other kit you need to bring
We reserve the right to insist on extra items being carried such as extra layers of clothing and long bottoms if the weather is poor.
You should bring these extra items with you which we may ask you to carry:
- Up to THREE Extra upper body layers
- Long leg cover such as lycra bottoms and / or thick, thermal long bottoms
- A mobile phone
Marshals will disqualify anyone who in their opinion does not meet the above equipment criteria. NOTE – this applies to ALL competitors!
What a fantastic race. So well organised and what a fabulous route. The Peak District is stunning!
Tough run yesterday, much harder than I was expecting but great fun all the same. Big thanks to the organisers and marshals.
I had a great day despite numb thighs on that first climb! The food after was great – I just wish more races followed that format ie keep entries affordable and just give us food after instead of a medal/t-shirt that’s too big. My third time back at Bradwell and I’ve enjoyed every one – I reckon the food was even better today than summer. Good to see Yorkshire tea too!
