British Police Fell Race 2019

30th British Police Fell Race

Championships 2019

 

North Wales - Wednesday 15 May 2019 - 1.00pm

Hosted by North Wales Police Athletics Club

From Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

 

  Race Course

The distance will be circa 8 to 10 miles. It will traverse the very challenging Moel Eilio Fells (Full description and course map to follow soon)

  Race Venue, Race Registration and Presentation Venue

Registration and the race start and finish will take place at Padern Hotel, High Street, Llanberis LL55 4SU.

  Accommodation

As usual, there is no official accommodation provided. Competitors are asked to make their own arrangements. Bed and Breakfast and hotel accommodation can also be found in the area.

 Directions

Sat Nav: LL55 4SU

 Parking

At the hotel.

 Shower and Changing Facilities

There are toilets provided.

  Start List 

Will be published on the event website.

  Start

At 1.00pm.

  Map (A map showing the CP's will be updated soon)

  Description

To follow

  Mapping

An A4 colour copy with route and description will be provided. It is recommended you purchase an original OS Map for better clarity.

  Compulsory Kit Requirement

Competitors will need to carry the following equipment:-

 

1. Windproof top body cover

2. Copy Map (Provided)

3. Compass and Whistle

4. Suitable footwear for fell running

5. Waterproof full body cover (Only if poor weather conditions)

Each competitor should have navigational skills and be able to use a map and compass if required. Random kit checks will be carried out so please ensure you carry the required kit for the conditions. Any kit found missing will incur a time penalty. Those without the required kit will not be allowed to compete.

  Entry Field

Pre-entry is required though late, EOD or substitution is still an option for forceswho have already entered a team before the closing date.

  Registration and Pre-Race Briefing

Registration from 11am - Pre-Race briefing at 12.50pm.

  Post Race Meal and Presentation of Trophies

A hot meal will be provided from 3pm. This will be followed by a formal presentation of trophies and prizes at approximately 3.30pm.

  Trophies/Prizes

Men:

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Open
1st, 2nd and 3rd - Vet 40+
1st - Vet 45+, Vet 50+, Vet 55+, Vet 60+
1st, 2nd and 3rd Open Force Men's Teams (3 to count)

Women:

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Open
1st, 2nd and 3rd - Vet 40+

1st - Women's Team (3 to count)

  British Police Fell Race Entry

• Entry fee will be £11.00. This fee covers the cost of the the awards, prizes, race memento and general organising costs. 
• Optional Post-Race Presentation Meal £5.00
• Optional British Police Fell Race 30th Anniversary 'T' Shirt £4.00

  Qualification

Competitors must be fully paid members of their respective force sports clubs and be a police officer, police staff, retired police/police staff (in receipt of a police pension) or member of the special constabulary/police volunteers.

Members include police officers, staff, PCSO's  retired police/staff and Special Constables.

Guests are permitted but must be invited by another Police Force entrant.

  Pre-Race Recognizance

There are no objections to teams or individuals reconnoitering the course.

  Closing Date

The closing date is midnight 14 May - Late entries or EOD and substitutions are acceptable to forces who have already pre-entered some runners. Please email me to discuss. Sorry, there are no entry fee refunds but named substitutions to pre-paid entries will be allowed on the day.

  Entry Confirmation

All competitors will receive a confirmation of their entry and any late briefing information by email..

This event is ONLY open to members of UK Police Force Sports Clubs. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or require any other information?

  Event Contact

Steve Broadbent
British Police Fell Race Coordinator

Mobile Tel: 07974 795466

Email: steve@policesport.net

  North Wales Host Contact (Concerning Course)

Craig Jones

Email: steve@policesport.net

Event Organiser

Name: Steven Broadbent

Information about the organiser: Secretary of the Lancashire Constabulary Athletics Club 1990 - 2023

Experienced road, trail, XC and fell runner.

NPCCL Secretary 1994 - 2023
Northern Police Trail League - 2021 - 2024

Organiser of the Lakeland Slateman Triathlon 1993, 1994, 199

Link to events website: http://www.slateman.co.uk/psuk/psuk-fell-19.htm