Surrey Cross Country League 2023/24 - Divisions 2/3/4, Match 1 ~ EA Licence No. CC2023/0881

Saturday October 14th 2023

Location - Epsom Downs KT18 5LQ.  Start and finish at Tattenham Corner.

Host Clubs - 26.2RRC / Epsom & Ewell Harriers

Timetable

Race 1 – 13.00 – Women Division 2 & 3

Race 2 – 13.45 – Men Division 2

Race 3 – 14.30 – Men Divisions 3 & 4

Travel

There are two large car parks at Tattenham Corner and a third (the 7th Furlong car park) inside the racecourse at the top of the hill. If we have the same numbers as last season there will be about 750 runners across the 3 races. So PLEASE car share. Parking on surrounding roads is allowed but DO park sensibly. Don’t create a traffic hazard or block people in neighbouring houses. If we cause a nuisance we won’t be allowed back.

By Train: Tattenham corner station has 2 trains an hour. There are more frequent trains to Epsom Station but it is a 2.5 mile uphill walk to Tattenham Corner.

You can take bus 460 or 480 – 4 per hour from Epsom centre.

Facilities - There are very few facilities on the Downs. There are no longer public toilets. We will provide portaloos. There will be no changing facilities. There is a tea hut by the upper car park which should be open (but probably only takes cash).

The courses

Both courses will be 2 laps giving an undulating 6km for women and 8km for men. The two courses are identical for the first 1200m and the last 800m. The men’s course is very similar to the one we used in 2021 with one small improvement. Running surfaces are varied; mostly grass but with sections of rough gravel, sand and dirt.

Help?

These races have become a big event. We would can always do with more help. If you have people who will not be running on the day but may be happy to help with the finish or a marshal point can you let us know via the Surrey Officials Sec for Endurance enduranceofficials@surreyathletics.uk