Kong Winter Series - SOB - Final Details

Many thanks for entering the fourth race in our 2024/25 Winter Series - please read the final details below carefully:

Parking

Please car share where possible.  There is no parking for competitors at Braithwaite Lodge - this is used for the race event team. 

Please use the old A66 road opposite Braithwaite and take care crossing the busy A66 into Braithwaite. If you do park in Braithwaite village itself, please do not block any entrances or driveways and ensure that vehicles can pass easily. we rely on the co-operation of the local village so please park with due courtesy.

Registration is at Braithwaite Lodge.

The race starts at 11am.

Registration opens at 9.15am and closes at 10.45am.

Kit Check

You will need to carry the following with you during the race:

• Waterproof top and bottoms
• Gloves
• Hat/Buff
• Compass and whistle
• Map of the course (available to buy at the race for £2)

If you don't have this kit with you, you will not be allowed to race. You must have your kit checked before you collect your start number.

Race

The course starts at the foot of the track below Braithwaite Lodge. The route is flagged past the lodge then across the fell to the Stile End path. You then make your own way to Stile End (checkpoint 1) and then Outerside (checkpoint 2). There is a short flagged section off Outerside which must be followed. you then join the miners track downhill before breaking off left towards Barrow Door and your final climb up onto Barrow (checkpoint 3). The finish is back at Braithwaite Lodge.

If you retire from the race, please tell a race marshall and report back to the race finish to avoid any unnecessary call outs to mountain rescue.

Weather

The forecast is currently misty with light winds with temperatures of roughly 2  degrees. The ground underfoot will be boggy, wet and slippy so you must wear appropriate footwear.

You Must Report To The Finish & Hand In Your SI-Card

This event will use the SIAC – a contactless timing card which avoids the need to dip the card.  At the end of the event, whether you Finish or need to retire, all SIACS MUST be handed in to the Registration/Download desk.  Telling a checkpoint marshal isn't sufficient.  Reporting to the Finish is an essential safety requirement of the event and avoids an unnecessary search and a potential ban by the FRA from future events. You will not get a result for the event until the SI-Card is handed in as all your times are stored on the card.  Failure to hand back a hired SIAC will incur a charge of £50 and could disqualify you from taking part in a future event.

 Results 

The link to results is 

https://www.sportident.co.uk/results/Kong/2025/WinterR4/

Results will be uploaded soon after you hand in your SIAC (Timing Card) and If you scan the QR Code at the bottom of your splits print, you can see online results on your phone at the venue,  mobile signal permitting.

After The Race & Prizes

There will be hot drinks and biscuits available for all race finishers and prizes will be presented as soon as all prize category winners have finished. Remember we have our ever popular summit prize and demon descender prizes as well as the other usual categories. The uphill prize for this race is for first to the top of Stile End and the descent is from the top of Barrow to the race finish - you can choose any route!

Finally, many thanks again for supporting our Winter Series - we hope that you enjoy the race.

Lou Osborn

Kong Race Event Team