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Oldhamstocks Flower Show Hill Race

17 Aug 2024

Oldhamstocks Flower Show Hill Race has now closed and you will not be able to sign-up for it. Please check the Organiser's Description for any organiser updates.
This event is in a testing state, and is not open for public sign-ups until the organiser has launched it.

Organiser's Description

Organiser Rhona Anderson / Dunbar Running Club email: dunbar.running@gmail.com

 

Route 

The Oldhamstocks Flower Show Hill run route is 6.5km long with around 200m of climb. The route is beautiful and follows a circular route from and back to the church at Oldhamstocks. The majority of the route is on a rough track, there is 1.5k on tarmac at the start on a quiet country road. The last 200m are also on tarmac.

Oldhamstocks is a small village in the Lammermuir hills close to Dunbar,use postcode TD13 5XN

Start time 12 noon.

The Start is opposite the church in Oldhamstocks, very close to the village hall. 

The event is open to runners aged 15 years or over on the day of the race.  Under 18’s must have parental consent.

Registration

Race Numbers will be issued from 11.00 on the day of the race, registration is at Oldhamstocks Village Hall close to the start. Runners may collect their Race Number up until 15 minutes before the start. Race Numbers are not exchangeable and no-one will be allowed to run without one. Race entry will be available on the day at a cost of £7.00 (cash only)

Health and Safety

Route maps will be posted at Registration. The route will be marked with small flags/tape. The majority of the route is on a rough track.  The start and finish are on a minor road.  One section of the route is steep.  Key gates will be marshalled.  All the organisers are volunteers, be kind to them.  If you retire from the race please tell a marshall before you head home.

In line with Scottish Hill Runner's policy no walking poles or sticks to be used.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded on the day to the first male, first female, first male veteran (over 40), first male veteran (over 50) , first female veteran (over 40), first female veteran (over 50), first Junior male, first junior female (Juniors are U18 on the day of the race).  Full results will be available on the Oldhamstocks Village website.  

Flower Show

The flower show opens at 13:30 so we hope that runners will stay to have a look at the exhibits, have some afternoon tea, watch the dog show etc. There are also children's sports and a tug of war. Full details on the Oldhamstocks flower show Facebook page.

Facilities

Car parking is available along the sides of the road coming into the village. Toilet facilities are available in the village hall. There are no shower facilities.  There will not be any water stations on the course.

 

Prices

Until
15 Aug 2024 12:30£5.50

For each sign-up, the organiser pays the Service Fee of 4% (min 50p). You pay no surcharge

Dates and Status

Date: 17/08/2024

Status: Closed

Total Places: 100

Places Available: ??

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Organiser

Stuart Hay

01368840381

 

The Start is opposite the church in Oldhamstocks, very close to the village hall