Surrey League Cross Country Match 2

Saturday 13th October 2021

Hosted by Fulham Running Club and Thames Hare & Hounds

England Athletics Cross Country Licence: CC2021/0137

Venue:

The Wimbledon & Putney Commons: northern corner of Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields, London SW15 3DZ (nearest postcode). Note the location is not the same as the previous race at Common.

Travel:

Bus to Roehampton Vale ASDA or train/tube to Wimbledon (4km warm-up across Common).

Limited Parking:

DO NOT park at TH&H clubhouse as this car park is reserved for the rugby club. Some parks are available at ASDA Roehampton Superstore (150m), SW15 3DT - car park is for store customers so please do some shopping. Parking on the roads is also available, please check restrictions. You can also park inside Richmond Park at Robin Hood Gate (750m). 

Bicycle parking at ASDA Roehampton Superstore, at Putney Vale shops (100m), SW15 3EA, or at TH&H clubhouse.

Volunteers:

Surrey League cross country races can only happen thanks to the amazing volunteers. It is a big undertaking for host clubs. We need help from you, your clubmates, friends or family. If you are coming to cheer on your club or running on the day, we have shifts available between races. Sign up here. 

Toilets:

Please use the Portaloo near race HQ / Start.

Race Timetable and Distance:

10:30 Women Division 2 - 6km (2 laps)

11:30 Girls U15/17 - 4km (1 lap)

12:00 Girls U13 - 3km (1 lap)

12:30 Women Division 1 - 6km (2 laps)

13:30 Boys U13 - 3km (1 lap)

14:00 Boys U15/17 - 4km (1 lap)

14:30 Men Division 1 - 8km (2 laps)

Course Description:

Click on “Map in (mapometer)” to see the course.

“What shoes should I wear?” The course is muddy in parts but dry and stony in others. It’s not forecast to rain much leading up to the race and the course will dry up. Come early, recce the course and decide for yourself, I would go for fast trail / fell shoes. Strava link for the 3km and 4km course.

Course Safety:

• NO COWBELLS, HORNS etc due to horse riders. If you see someone using cowbells, please explain to them to stop.
• The golf course is out of bounds.
• First aiders will be on the course. If you are in trouble or you see a runner in trouble, please stop to help them out. Get help from a marshal immediately. All our marshals will contact our first aider immediately.
• The course will be marked with “THH” markers and / or rugby ball cones.
• The race is organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. Please be considerate to the park and other park users at all times.
• Please arrive by foot, by bike or by public transport.
• Don't forget your race number and complete the health information on the reverse.
• This is cross country so expect uneven surfaces, tree roots, trip hazards, muddy areas, fallen trees / branches and any other obstacles. The courses will be marked and marshalled by volunteers / club members in hi-vis bibs.
• Watch out for horse riders, cyclists, other runners, pedestrians, children, dogs, wildlife, park animals, vehicles, park maintenance work, falling branches and other obstacles around the course.
• If you’re watching, keep clear of runners on the course, and look after any children and dogs you may have with you.
• There are no changing facilities available at the venue, so please come ready to run. 
• Please treat the environment and local nature with respect and take any litter home with you – even if you didn’t bring it.

Final note:

Thank you to Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators for allowing us to host the race at the Home of Cross Country!

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Andrew Han

Fulham Running Club

075 0530 4907

andrewskhan@gmail.com

Mike Farmery

Thames Hare & Hounds

07771 650 080

mike.farmery@clearandbright.com