Peak Raid3 - Race 3 - Goyt Valley
Info: New entries for this event closed on Friday 18th November 2022 at 10:00.
Late Entries are still available. Please contact 07854 067685 or info@explorerevents.co.uk to check that maps and dibbers are still available. Solo Pair (each person) |
Peak Raid3 Mini Mountain Marathon is a series of four 3-hour races. Think fell running requiring good route choice and navigation skills. The series uses a variety of terrain; from tough high moorland requiring accurate navigation to more runnable areas in the limestone dales with a good network of footpaths.
Race #3 - Sunday 20 November - Goyt Valley (subject to final permissions)
Race HQ: Errwood Sailing Club, Sandy Lane, Buxton, SK17 6GJ
Around the Goyt Valley visiting Shining Torr, Goyt’s Moss and beyond.
Race #4 – Sunday 4 December - Eastern Moors South
Car parking and registration: Baslow Village Hall, Baslow, DE45 1SR
Across Big Moor, Birchen Edge and Ramsley Moor
All events use SI Timing and have a score format so you select your own route and go as hard or as easy as you like!
Compete solo, or run as a pair (or walk or jog)! The score event format enables route choice according to ability, terrain and weather conditions.
The secret for success is to collect as many points as possible within the time limit of three hours. Each area is different so your strategy may need to change each time. Your best three results count towards the overall league result.
Pairs can enter all categories. Age category is determined by your age on the 31/12/2022 and for pairs, the age category is based upon the age of the oldest runner.
On the day, registration opens from 7:30 am and competitors start in pre-selected five-minute time slots between 8 am and 10 am. Try to arrive at registration at least 30 minutes before your allocated start time.
For all races, competitors MUST wear or carry the FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit of; waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and integrated attached hood), hat, gloves, map of the route (provided), compass, whistle and emergency food. In addition you must also carry a survival bag. (Bag not blanket). All competitors will have their kit checked, please ensure that you have the correct kit with you.
At the start you will be given a waterproof map, with a control description and points value sheet on the back. You then have three hours to select your route and visit as many controls as possible in the time allowed. You will lose points if you are late!
Entries:
All events in the series are pre entry only. The closing date for entries is always the Sunday one week prior to the event. There may be limited entry on the day subject to sufficient maps and SI Cards remaining unallocated. Late entries must contact the organiser in advance to check that there are maps and SI Cards available.
Categories:
Pairs can enter all categories. The category entered is determined by the age of the eldest competitor in the pair.
Solo or Pair:
Women Senior, Women Vet 40, Women Vet 50, Women Vet 60, Women Vet 70
Men Senior, Men Vet 40, Men Vet 50, Men Vet 60, Men Vet 70
Pairs can enter all categories. The category entered is determined by the age of the eldest competitor in the pair.
Mixed Pairs:
Mixed Senior, Mixed Vet 40, Mixed Vet 50, Mixed Vet 60
The category entered is determined by the age of the eldest competitor in the mixed pair.
Parent or Guardian & Under 18:
Where one of the two runners is under 18, the other runner must be over 21 and must also be the parent or guardian (or an accompanying adult over 21 appointed by the parent or guardian) of the junior runner. The minimum age for the junior runner is 14. It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to ensure that this rule is adhered to.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted; they pose a threat to wildlife, livestock and fellow competitors.
We understand that this may be disappointing to many responsible dog owners and their well-behaved pets. However, allowing dogs at events could result in less well controlled dogs causing problems.
Any questions, please get in touch: info@explorerevents.co.uk
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This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.
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