http://www.deeside-orienteering-club.org.uk/sstrail/index.htm
The event consists of two alternative races run concurrently, both following sections of the Sandstone Trail Path.
- The A Race is 27.5km (17.5 miles) with 655m climb starting from Duckington and is ideal for the more experienced runner.
- The B Race is 17.0km (11.5 miles) with 288m of climb starting from Beeston and is better suited for those wishing to try their hand at trail running.
Both races finish in Delamere Forest near the Gruffalo and not in Barnes Bridge car park as in previous years.
Due to the time of year and responsibility to our marshals we have a 3 hour 45 mins cut off time for the A race and 2 hour 45 race for the B race. All runners will be informed at the A51 timed out crossing if they have already fallen behind schedule (after 12.30pm). If runners are still behind schedule at the feed station at Willington we cannot guarantee support such as First Aid n the course and they will be offered a lift to the finish area/car park.
These races are run under FRA rules.
Both races have a timed-out road crossing at the A51. Because of the heavy traffic on this road, and to avoid the hazard that has been caused by a very small minority of competitors ignoring marshals’ instructions in the past, there is a time-out of a maximum of 90 seconds. All competitors must cross the chip-timing mats both before and after the road crossing; and must then cross the road strictly under the marshals’ instructions. The time taken between the two controls will be deducted from the overall time for the race; the time deducted will be shown on the final results which each competitor receives as they finish. Any competitor not observing this time out will be disqualified in the interests of competitor safety in the race.
If you want to find out a little more about the history of the Sandstone Trail Race and more detailed information then take a look at the Race History page.
The actual route the Sandstone Trail Race follows is detailed on the Race Route page. The route is quite easy to follow and is often waymarked by the distictive yellow, circular Sandstone Trail markers on posts, styles and gates.
Potential race winners, however, are strongly advised check out the public footpath sections beforehand. Please do not run across the field diversion after Primrose Hill at Organsdale Farm as this is private ground and only open to us on race day thanks to the generosity of the farmers.
