Rusland BeechesThu 30 Dec
Turkey Race 3
Local level event
What does this mean?
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Terrain type: Woodland
Results
Report
Thanks for coming to our series of Turkey Races and we hope you enjoyed them.
The Results, Splits and Winsplits are now available, Routegadget to follow.
Planned and Organised by Iain, Resuults support by Mike and Dave.
Check the LOC website events page for future events.
Overview
The racing area is Lakeland woodland on a west-facing slope. Steep and rocky in places, with numerous crags, but fast running is possible with skill and grippy shoes! Slippery when wet. Take care when approaching crags from above. Part of the area is exceptionally detailed, and the courses make full use of this.
Location Info
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Near: Rusland Cross Lat,Lng: 54.27660,-3.00618 OS Grid Ref: SD344874 Postcode: LA12 8JS
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
Parking will be on the roadside and is limited, please park tidily.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
The racing area is Lakeland woodland on a west-facing slope. Steep and rocky in places, with numerous crags, but fast running is possible with skill and grippy shoes! Slippery when wet. Take care when approaching crags from above. Part of the area is exceptionally detailed, and the courses make full use of this.
Course Information
The following courses will be available:
| Course |
Distance (km) |
Climb (m) |
Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long | 4.29 | 18 | |
| Short | 2.75 | 10 | |
| Yellow | 1.27 | 8 |
The Long and Short courses will be technical (TD5) and the map scale will be 1:7500 for both courses.
All courses will use a punching start.
The Yellow course will be suitable for newcomers.
There will be a safety control after the Finish, please punch there as you go past as it is an important part of our safety strategy.
Course will close at 14.30.
Please remember to return to Download as soon as possible when you have finished your run.
Entry Details
Entry fees:
- Seniors: £6
- Juniors/Students: £3
Registration and Start times
Entry for the all courses have been made on SiEntries (open soon) with 15 minute start blocks from 10.30 - 12.00 where an available entry time slot can be booked and payment made online.
The start list will is now here. Please check all your details before the event and let us(loc_si@btinternet.com) know if there are any errors or omissions either by e-mail or at Registration at the event.
Additionally, for the Yellow course only there will also be some EOD particularly aimed at newcomers and families, please contact Carol McNeill (crlmcneill@gmail.com) for these courses.
Hire Si Cards will be available free of charge at the event but there will be the usual £30 fee for a lost SI Card.
In order to manage the flow of runners through the start all runners must use the selected start window if possible.
Any entry queries which cannot be sorted out on the Si Entries website should be addressed to loc_si@btinternet.com before the event, or at Download on the event day before you go to the start.
Unless they have any queries about their entry competitors can go directly to the Start for their booked start time.
Facilities
Precautions
Competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
Whistles will be compulsory.
Since this is a Lakeland area in Winter please remember that you will need to wear or carry appropriate clothing. Full lower leg cover is required. If the weather is inclement, cagoules may be compulsory, make sure you bring one to the event.
Traders
There will be no traders or food stalls.
Toilets
There will not be toilets at the event.
First aid and medical
First aid will be available at the finish but please DIY if at all possible to avoid unnecessary contact.
Companions will be asked to take injured people to hospital if needed.
Local Accident and Emergency – Furness General Hospital (A&E)
Dalton Lane , Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF (01229 870870)
http://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
Minor Injuries only - Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG. (01539 732288)
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/visiting-our-hospitals/parking-facilities/westmorland-generalhospital
Contacts / Officials
Coordinator: Iain Smith-Ward
Planner/Organiser: Ian Smith-Ward