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[Witton Park]

I'm not sure the first sentence is true. The second definately isn't true as I've just 're-qualified' and haven't ever looked at a map in any race... ever...

July 2007 I contacted Bryan Speight to confirm the entry criteria as a bunch from Blackburn Harriers were looking to take part.
That's where I was told that they were allowing athletes - for 2008 only - with a solid endurance background such as sub 3:20 marathon runners and only due to the flagging of the route.

So I assume that it is true - hence my surprise this year.

The second is also true - I'm sure you can read a map - if you can't you should learn to.
I did a 7 miler in the Howgills last year and for 75% of the race couldn't see another runner.

[Pilgrim]

PPP. Hardly need a map for this! Very little of the trail is faint. Am I presuming too much in thinking that anyone wanting to race this will have at least SOME sense of direction?

[Antisocial]

I'm not sure the first sentence is true. The second definately isn't true as I've just 're-qualified' and haven't ever looked at a map in any race... ever...

Many don't but i wouldn't boast about admitting that you could be a liability on the fells if the mist comes down. If something happens does that mean as you have admitted you don't use a map in races where NS are advised - all insurance cover is off? Should you even be racing certain races.