Since it is the season to get muddy Stainland have once again come out with a nice little course for us.
Great to see over 30 pacers at the first race. Even better to see more at the this race and the rest of the season.
Every pacer counts in some way not just the faster of us. There is a most improved team competition , most improved individual competition besides the normal mens , womens and vets team competitions.
WYWL is for all abilities , great atmosphere , great team ethic.
Venue – Heath Rugby Club, Stainland Road, Halifax, HX4 8LS
Time – 10.00am The clubhouse & toilets will be open from 9am. Feel free to use the perimeter of the two rugby pitches to warm-up. Tea & coffee will be on sale.
WYWL Course – The Stainland XC course is 4.75 miles, and is the same course as used in the 2013/14 WYWL season and for the West Yorkshire Vets league. The course starts and finishes on Clay House Lane in North Dean Woods, a short walk across Stainland Road from the Rugby Club car park entrance.
+++++ Please cross the road with caution especially returning from the finish as there is a tight bend in the road +++++
The course covers all terrains so it’s advisable to wear trail or even fell running shoes, but not spikes. The course is one lap, although the last ¾ mile follows the route out. There are various ‘features’ along this challenging course such as mud, rocks, tree roots, stiles, small bridges and a section of flooded bridleway so use caution. This is not a PB course! As always, it will be well-marshalled in addition to being marked-out with red/white tape. There will be qualified first-aiders along the route and drinking water available at the finish.