James Herriot Country Trail Run 2018

Sun, Jul 29th 2018 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

A 14K run over moorland tracks and paths near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale in aid of Rotary charities. 2018 will be the 14th year of the race

Runners at top of Black Hill

Sunday 29th July 2018

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Click on RUN 2017 for a report on the 2017 race, which was again a big success. A 14th run will take place over the same scenic route on moorland tracks and paths near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale by kind permission of Lord Bolton. The Start/Finish will again be in the same field, close to Bolton Castle car park. .Traffic free and well marshalled. Start 11.OOam.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale for Rotary Charities, under UK Athletics Rules.  

Entry fee £10.00. 

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Prizes to all category winners and places. Sponsored by The Walking Shop, Leyburn;

 

Extensive prize list provided by sponsors for;-

Men 1st and Women1st;  

Mens & Womens 2nd;  

 Mens & Womens 3rd:  

Cash prizes for Male Veterans lst/2nd 40+, lst/2nd 50+, lst/2nd 60+, 1st/2nd 70+; Lady Veterans lst/2nd 40+, lst/2nd 50+, lst/2nd 60+,1st/2nd 70+. NB- This year there will be THREE Team Shields; Ladies team of 4; Mens team of 4 ; Mixed team of 2 men and 1 lady.

Closing date for entries by mail 24th July, or 6pm 28th July on-line.

Limit of 350 entries.  

Entries accepted on the day subject to limit on numbers not being reached -  a note will be placed on the web site if such has occurred. If entering on the day, arrive early as car parking limits availabilty. Please send entry with cheque (made payable to The Rotary Club of Wensleydale) if entry by mail.  Acknowledgement will be by email unless you send a small stamped addressed envelope to; Mr B Whitfield, Hillside House, Patrick Brompton, Bedale, DL8 1JN.  

 ENTRY FORM FOR JAMES HERRIOT COUNTRY TRAIL RUN SUN 29th JULY 2018  Please use BLOCK CAPITALS  

Cost £10.00 each entry

Full name                                                                                AGE (on race day)   

Category ( Tick as appropriate)

Male       V40+       V50+       V60+   V70+

Female    V40+       V50+      V60+   V70+ 

Club                                      

Home address                                                    Postcode                 Phone No  

email address               

I understand that this race is held in accordance with both the Rules & Safety Requirements of the FRA. I confirm that I am aware of the organisers information & requirements in connection with this race. I accept the hazards involved in fell running & acknowledge that l am entering & running in this race at my own risk. Other than the organisers liability for causing death or personal injury by negligence, I confirm that I understand that the organiser accepts no liability to me for any loss or damage of any nature to myself or property arising out of my participation in this race.

I accept that the Race Organiser may use photographic or video equipment for the purpose of monitoring the race.   

 

Signed                                               Date

Sponsored by The Walking Shop, Leyburn; Dales View Holiday Homes; 

A separate entry form can be downloaded by clicking on Entry Form 2018Please ensure your email address is clearly legible to ensure you receive confirmation.

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We take numerous photos of runners during the race to put on the website. Most runners appreciate this but if you do NOT want your photo shown on the website, please use the Contact Form and choose Photgraph Gallery to say so.  

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