Long Mynd Valleys Race
2015 Notes:
There are some small changes for this year as follows:
CP5 has reverted it original location at the stream junction – GR 409 918 – and there will be no token drop there
CP8 has a time cut-off of 2.20PM, if you miss that you’ll be asked to return to the start via the road
2014 Notes:
The Long Mynd Valleys has Changed – , New Route, New Registration, New Tally System, Please Read all the details below, all the information you require is here or follow the links to get further details
Long Mynd Valleys Race, starting in Carding Mill Valley, Event run in conjunction with the Titterstone Clee Race – Race 4 of 6 in The Shropshire Winter Series.
Details: Don Hale via: webmaster@merciafellrunners.org.uk
Click here for to see the location of our new event centre or Here to get Direction
The 2014 Long Mynd Valleys Race is run under FRA Rules, the governing body of our sport, all runners who compete in any of our race must comply with FRA Rules and comply with the 2014 FRA Safety Requirements for fell races and carry all equipment specified by the FRA and race organisers. If you do not know the rules please click the on the links provided. Failure to comply with FRA Rules & or Requirements means you will not be allowed to start the race.
Car parking charges apply in Carding Mill Valley for non NT members – alternative free on street car parking is available 10 minute walk from registration. Please respect the privacy and property of the householders who live in the area.
Please use the toilets at registration. Please do not water the grass in the valley; the future of the race depends on this! Anyone caught will be embarrassed & then disqualified.
Retirement Procedure: You must report and surrender your race number to an official at the finish.
Safety: Make sure your number is worn on your chest and clearly visible. Competitors must be aware of weather conditions. All competitors must carry waterproof tops, waterproof bottoms, hat, gloves, emergency food, map, compass & whistle. Competitors will be checked. Any competitor not carrying this equipment will be disqualified. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN EASY FELL RACE AND IS UNSUITABLE FOR NOVICE OR UNFIT FELL RUNNERS.
Out of Bounds: The Golf Course and the lane between Minton and Little Stretton are not to be used for the race route.
Check Points and Cut Off Times will be strictly enforced & you will be asked to retire.
A map highlighting changes for the 2014 race can be found here
Start 444 944 11.30am
