Monday 26 February 2024

Crossgate Harriers Race 8 2023/2024 Season - Sunday 10th March 2024

 

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West Yorkshire Winter League 2023/2024 Event No.8 Crossgate Harriers
Date: Sunday 10th March 2024
Start Time: 10:00am

Race Venue/HQ:

Public footpath entrance near Arts 'n' Flowers Garden Centre, Crossgates, Leeds, LS158ST

Car Parking:

Parking is available roadside right next to start/finish. For those who raced with us a few years ago fyi there won’t be that big long hike to the start, and we are a 5 mins walk down from the Springs retail park if necessary. No yellow lines so park both side of the road. To avoid congestion please car share where possible.

Facilities:

There will be Portaloo toilets by the start. There will be a bar and big selection of cakes on offer at the Barnbow Social Club literally over the road, so pop in and taste the Mother’s Day delights we have whipped up afterwards. Also afterwards in the clubhouse, we have a huuuge raffle with lots of bottles to be won. Anyone that can’t make the raffle and wants a ticket then message me ahead. Please bring change where possible but we will have a card machine. Setup flags and base camp by the start and finish field along the tree line.

Course:

The course has changed this year for those who remember last time round, as someone has now gone and built a dual carriage way in the middle (Elor). I expect this route to be a fast one to finish the series on, with elevation around 400m, but plenty of ups and downs, and of course plenty of mud! 5.2 miles long and is mainly on woodland paths, fields and tracks. It is a bit technical in places with a mixture of heavy Mud allied to stones and broken branches, roots, rocks, slopes and as per demand….. we have a stream crossing (wahoo) to finish on approx 400m before the finish line! It’s a decent XC layout!! I will be sending the Strava route out also, alongside a mini go-pro video for those as a visual ahead of the race…. We keep the whole route to public footpath starting off in farmers field, where we complete a large lap clockwise around the boggy perimeter, then over the footbridge and round under the Road bridge and off through the fields where we meet the uphill climb of bog lane up and around to loop back and off up to the top of the woods, lots of raised roots and branches here, but a lovely speedy downhill section to the course before climbing back up past the outdoor exercise playground is (monkey bars are optional)… We head over the ELOR rusty bridge and down into what will I’m sure be the photo gallery of the Sunday night as we cross the stream, it’s only about a foot deep at the min, then it’s an uphill finale to the finish line.

Garmin Route

Course Video 

Fell or Trail shoes are essential Please listen to and take notice of Marshals instructions - They are there to ensure your safety. They will be loud and encouraging and the Crossgates Harriers roar will be evident throughout!

 

We look forward to welcoming everyone, and encourage as many of you to come back for a drink after to celebrate the season as the last race! We have the Barnbow club and it’s big enough for us all, so let’s fill it and celebrate together would be great.

Matty


 

Wednesday 14 February 2024

Stainland Lions Race 7 2023/2024 Season - Sunday 25th February 2024

 

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West Yorkshire Winter League 2023/2024 Event No.7 Stainland Lions
Date: Sunday 25th February 2024
Start Time: 10:00am

Race Venue/HQ:
Heath RUFC, North Dean, Stainland Road, Greetland,
HALIFAX HX4 8LS

Car Parking:
Parking is available at the Rugby Club and surrounding side streets, please respect our neighbours when parking.
To avoid congestion please car share where possible and do not park on the main road outside the Rugby Club. We also have limited parking at Gamma so please park where you are guided to.
 
Facilities:
There are toilets and changing facilities at Heath. There will be Bacon Butties on sale afterwards in the clubhouse, and a SUPER RAFFLE. Please bring a change of socks and shoes as no muddy shoes are allowed in the Clubhouse.
 
Course:
The course has slightly changed this year approx. 6 miles long and is mainly on woodland paths and tracks. It is a bit technical in places with a mixture of Heavy Mud allied to stones and broken branches, roots, rocks, steep slopes and the infamous 'Log Flume' (which you will be pleased to know is full at the moment) but it’s XC so anything can change! Also some short tarmac sections, so we have something for everyone. (I will be sending you the Strava route when I recce this on Saturday, and an update on the Log Flume!)

Slight Amendment of the course:
After crossing Wilson bridge the route will take the runners underneath the bridge at Copley. The runners will then turn immediately left on to the lane to Copley Cricket Club (gate to be open on the day). As they approach Copley cricket club, they will then turn right on to walkers’ path, this path will take the runners to the right-hand side of the cricket pavilion. The path then leads the runners under the railway bridge on to the canal tow path. The runners will be on the canal tow path for circa fifteen metres before turn left and going back on to the original route.

https://www.strava.com/activities/10779073230

Fell or Trail shoes are essential - please do not attempt to run with roadies.
Please listen to and take notice of Marshals instructions - They are there to ensure your safety. Anyone wearing headphones will be removed from the race for this reason.
And don’t forget those all important wristbands and numbers!

 

Thursday 8 February 2024

Pudsey Pacers Race 6 2023/2024 Season - Sunday 18th February 2024

 

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West Yorkshire Winter League 2023/2024 Event No.6 Pudsey Pacers
Date: Sunday 18th February 2024
Start Time: 10:00am
Race Venue/HQ:
Parkwood Outdoors, Tong, Bradford, BD4 0RR (near Tong Garden Centre)

Car Parking:
Parking on site car share if possible (do not park in Tong Village) leave time to park and make your way to Start area.
 
Facilities:
Portaloo’s near start finish area.
Social at Driglington Cricket Club BD11 1JU short drive signed from venue there will be hot and cold food and drinks. Plus the famous WYWL raffle with plenty of prizes please come along.
 
Course:
5miles same as last Yr 1 lap grass and trail. Depending on the day fell or trail shoes I ran in Inov8 X-Talons and they were perfect.
Fully marked course with marshals, map attached.

 

Saturday 27 January 2024

South Leeds Lakers Race 4 2023/2024 Season - Sunday 21st January 2024

 

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West Yorkshire Winter League 2023/2024 Event No.4 South Leeds Laker
Date: Sunday 21st January 2024
Start Time: 10:00am
Race Venue/HQ:
Middleton Clearings.
HQ - The HQ is the Phoenix Bar LS11 5DJ (Enter the South Leeds Stadium and turn right) - No Muddy shoes in the Stadium.

Car Parking:
Please use the overflow Car park (Right at the Roundabout) as the main stadium is 3 hours max, there should be enough parking, after that it will be on street.
 
Facilities:
The stadium has showers which you can use for a small fee (please see the reception desk), then we move into the Phoenix Bar where there will be tea/coffee and food (Chilli, Veg Chilli and Hot Dogs).
There will also be the famous Lakers Raffle!!!


Course:
We start with a mile lap of the Clearings before heading off into the woods (mud, fallen branches, leaves etc), we re-enter the clearings at the bottom and do another half lap of the woods before cutting off onto the top of the clearings where it's a fast downhill sprint finish!!
Footwear - I did it on New Years eve and it was a definite Mud claw course, it may have dried out but better safe than sorry.

Thursday 28 December 2023

Stadium Runners Race 3 2023/2024 Season - Sunday 7th January 2024

 

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West Yorkshire Winter League 2023/2024 Event No.3 Stadium Runners
Date: Sunday 7th January 2024
Start Time: 10:00am
Race Venue/HQ:
Storthes Hall Woods, Storthes Hall Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0WH

Car Parking:
Please note that the above postcode will take you to the university accommodation. Please do not park by The Venue or in the Storthes Hall Student accommodation areas. Please continue to drive on Storthes Hall Lane until you see a parking marshal by the old Storthes Hall hospital. They will direct you to the designated parking areas. For those of you who are familiar with the Joe Percy race, parking is by the old starting area of that race, and where we parked last couple of years.
 
Facilities:
There will be portaloos at the starting area.
The After-Party - Please join us after the race for a drink and a good old raffle at The Clothiers Arms, Stocksmoor, HD4 6XN. The pub will be open from 11am. Pie and peas will also be available to purchase on the day. 
Please leave muddy shoes outside.
 
Course:
The course is approx 5 miles long. It starts close to the parking area, heading straight into Storthes Hall Woods for 2 clockwise laps. The course has it all - beautiful woodland, streams, tree roots, plenty of mud, and some not so flat bits…..
It then brings you back into the hospital grounds to finish. There will be lots of marshals out on the course to look after you, along with plenty of tape to follow.
Please be aware that the woods are a popular dog walking spot so look out for walkers too.

Have a fab Christmas everyone! We look forward to welcoming you all in the new year!

 

Friday 8 December 2023

Bramley Breezers RC Race 2 2023/2024 Season - Sunday 17th December 2023


 

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*** THIS RACE WAS DECLARED VOID DUE TO RUNNERS RUNNING DIFFERENT ROUTES. FINISH LINE VIDEO IS IN THE LINK BUT RESULTS WON'T BE SHARED ***

 

West Yorkshire Winter League 2023/2024 Event No.2 Bramley Breezers Running Club

Date: Sunday 17th December 2023
Start Time: 10:00am
Race Venue/HQ:
Start at the rugby fields on Pollard Lane. LS13 1EA. W3W /// tilt.letter.feast.
Don't forget that this is our Traditional Fancy Dress event.

Car Parking:
Parking is on Leeds and Bradford Rd., Pollard Lane and residential streets nearby.

 
Facilities:
There will be changing rooms near the start for toilets. 
The after party is at The Villagers Club, LS13 2HF, a 2 min drive or 10 min walk away. Chicken curry, 5 bean chilli and hot dogs are on the menu. Food is free as long as you buy a raffle ticket for the draw. 

Please remove muddy shoes before entering the club, there is a large foyer to leave them.

Course:
7.5k almost all in woodland. Technical course, muddy, roots, muddy, rocks and a few logs to negotiate and did I mention it's muddy. You will get your feet wet and your trailiest shoes are advised, eg. Mudclaws are perfect for this. About 150m elevation.

Looking forward to seeing you all again.


Tuesday 21 November 2023

Queensbury RC Race 5 2023/2024 Season - Sunday 11th February 2024

 

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West Yorkshire Winter League 2023/2024 Event No.5
Queensbury Running Club
Date: Sunday 11thFebruary 2024
Start Time: 10:00am
Race Venue/HQ:
The ARCH (Rugby Club) BD13 1QB and will be open from 8.30am, it is approximately a 20 minute quick walk to the start at Littlemoor Park (race starts by the goal posts).

Car Parking:
Parking is in the Arch car park and on the road when full, there will be a marshal directing you in or you can park nearer to Littlemoor on the main Rd (do not park on Park Road)

Facilities:
There will be toilets available in The ARCH and showers are available afterwards. Coffee and tea will be available before the race. After the race back to The Arch for pie and peas and the BAR. We will be holding a raffle so any donated raffle prizes would be much appreciated.
 
Please leave your muddy running shoes outside.
 
Course:
 
This year the course is approximately 5 miles, similar route to last year, almost all off road just 250 meters of tarmac, same obstacles as before - horse riders, dog walkers, mud, clay, tree roots, the odd post tuck in the middle of the track and of course cow dung. The course is currently waterlogged so a further update will be posted next week when hopefully the weather will have dried things up.