Sunday Cross Country League race at Therfield Heath, Royston - 13 February
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Race start time – 10.30am. Distance c.6 miles. The course is on chalk downland that tends to be well drained. It is very hilly.
Race HQ: The Heath Sports Club, Baldock Road, Royston, Herts. Closest post code is SG8 5BJ. (NOTE: The actual post code for The Heath Sports Club locates the venue at the nearby golf club!)
Driving directions: you can get to Therfield Heath from the A505, A1198 or A10.
Car sharing – Please car share where possible.
Parking – please follow the instructions of the marshals.
Car Park 1 – is closest to the road. It will be used first.
Car Park 2 – will be used when Car Park 1 is full.
Train: Royston is on the Kings Cross/St Pancras to Cambridge/Ely/Kings Lynn line. The Heath is a 15-minute walk from the station. Please check Sunday service times carefully before leaving.
Facilities: there will be temporary toilets and urinals onsite for runners to use. Please use these rather than the toilets in The Heath Café as these are for patrons of the café.
Refreshments and bar available in The Heath Café
Please be aware that rugby matches and training sessions will be taking place in the area between the race start/finish and The Heath Cafe. Please DO NOT walk through this area and disrupt the training sessions.
Space for team gazebos is close to the start / finish area.
Please note that all muddy footwear must be removed before entering The Heath Sports Club cafe, especially spikes.
Malcolm French – malcolmfrench1962@yahoo.com
Submitted: 10 February 2022