Planning of next Monday’s event at The Knott Inn at Rushton Spencer nears completion.

If the pub car park becomes full, overflow (public) parking is available nearby.

Registration is from 6.30pm, with a pre-race briefing at 7.10pm before a mass start at 7.15pm.

Competitors choose between 60 and 90 minutes in the course of their run.

Each of the 40 controls has the same value.

The map will be at a scale of 1:17,000 (to be confirmed).

You will need a pen/pencil, and a watch.

 

Terrain:

The event uses the undulating lanes and Rights of Way to the west of Rushton Spencer. The eastern edge of the competition area is fairly flat, but elsewhere be prepared to encounter some contours!

Some of the footpaths are seldom used and are therefore indistinct on the ground. Where it is no longer feasible to use a path, it will be over-printed on the map with red crosses to indicate it is Out of Bounds.

Footpath arrows are often helpful in indicating the direction of the path, even if it can’t be identified on the ground.

There are nettles in the vicinity of many stiles, so full leg cover is recommended.

Many controls can be accessed by footpaths, but some road running is likely.  Currently some fields are wet underfoot and so you are recommended to wear shoes that offer both cushioning and grip.

Please take care when running on and crossing roads.

 

Farm animals:

Also please note that this is very much a farming area, and you may encounter cattle, sheep and lambs, and occasionally horses.

Please treat these creatures with respect – many will ignore you, but please slow down or go around these creatures if they might be bothered by your presence.

Also, please leave gates as you find them: shut them if they were shut, and leave them open if they were open.

 

Food availability:

The Knott Inn has agreed to provide a choice of two meals for the advantageous price of £5:

•  Sausage casserole with garden peas and mashed potato (Ian has tried it and says it’s very good!)
•  Cheese and onion quiche with garden peas and chips.

Alternatively you can choose from the pub’s standard menu.

Food will be waitress-served at dining tables within the pub, but there is also a large beer garden if you want to drink outside – if you do, it might be an idea to bring insect repellent (just in case!).

There’s a choice of 5 real ales from £3.30/pint, and wines are available by the glass.

 

Hope to see lots of you there!

 

Andy