The prize marrows are only the size of my little finger at the moment, so will not be on display. You'll have to wait until September for the unveiling of the monster.Originally Posted by Trig
The prize marrows are only the size of my little finger at the moment, so will not be on display. You'll have to wait until September for the unveiling of the monster.
That would be Fnstien's monster? Book and film to follow?
Just got a nice short cut agreed with a landowner - cuts out drive and narrow gate to Peckett Well Mill and means we can now cut corners and run straight off Keighley and into field via a large gate (and same on return)
Think we need to stress the need for safe running at road crossing at the 2 tricky points (ie Heptonstall Draper Corner/ Lee Road and Peckett Well / Keighley Road) the marshals will not stop traffic
Any thoughts on safe race road crossings????
Last edited by Trig; 08-07-2011 at 07:36 AM.
Green Cross code mate
Green Cross code mate
Luckily the road crossings are "dogs legs" (50-100yards between on/off points) so a crossing can be made as the opportunity arises
Was thinking:
Remind everyone of Green Cross Code
Plenty of "CAUTION RUNNERS" signs
Marshals calming but not stopping traffic (viz bibs)
A few bollards along the roadside
Sounds like you've got it covered Trig, can't really do more than that. It's up to the runners now to stay switched on and stay safe.
Newspaper Coverage in Hebden Bridges Times/ Tod News.
Not sure if News of the World can now cover the results.
Excitement is building in Heptonstall as the village prepares to stage its second major fell running event of 2011 this Saturday 9th July. Following the success of the epic 15 mile Heptonstall Fell Race in March Heptonstall Hurriers were asked to organise a new short, fun, fell race for Heptonstall Festival.
The Hurriers rose to the challenge, working with land owners, Calder Valley Fell Runners, Todmorden Harriers, plus a host of friends and neighbours to make the new race a reality. Heptonstall Festival Fell Race will kick off a day of family fun including live music, folk dancing, local food, and children’s entertainment.
The 6 mile course should be an instant hit with fell runners, featuring some of the best scenery in the area on little known paths and rights of way; The unusual double-descent format starts at the White Lion Pub with a quick run up the cobbles, followed by a 500 ft descent to the Blue Pig. After the 1000 ft ascent to High Brown Knoll runners turn tail and head back to the Heptonstall the way they came.
Set against the iconic backdrop of Hardcastle Craggs, Heptonstall, and Stoodley Pike, Peckett Well War Memorial is a real highlight. As the race progresses from Peckett Well to the summit of High Brown Knoll runners will be clearly visible from Heptonstall. Standing at 1453 feet, and 120 feet higher than Stoodley Pike, High Brown Knoll and its moorland flanks provide classic fell running, whilst offering festival-goers with binoculars the unique opportunity to monitor the race from the comfort of the finishing field in Town Field Lane. (weather permitting!). The return ascent to Heptonstall should be a real test of runner’s endurance on the final, and steepest climb from Midgehole to Lee Bank.
The race will swell the crowds at the Heptonstall Village Festival, as runners from across the region are expected to join locals on the start line. Race Organisers hope the race will become an annual community event, inspiring local runners, new to fell running, to experience the exhilaration of racing over hills. Beginners will find the route easy to follow, fully flagged, and well marshalled, whilst seasoned fell runners will enjoy the 1500 feet of climbs and descents over wide variety of terrain.
Runners can register from 9.00, race starts at 11.00; followed by prize giving at 12.45 in White Lion Pub. Village gala, food stalls, music, and beer kick off at 12.00. Full details and map; www.heptonstallfestivalrace.org.uk/
I think I'll follow the Tufty Club approach on the road crossings - and hope that if any car is coming they take pity on my tired looking form as I stagger across the road :closed:.
SPECTATORS.......BRING YOUR BINOCULARS
If your family / friends / fans are comming along to cheer you along or just to have a beer and do the festival suggest they bring their BINOCULARS
The top of the finish field gives a panoramic view onto the entire middle 3-4 miles of the race - from Pecket Well War memorial to High Brown Knoll and back.
I'll be clearly identifiable by my bright blue Hurriers vest... actually, there might be a few other Hurriers' vests in evidence too. I'll have to think of another way for the Daniels' cheering squad to identify me :thumbup:.
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