North London Cross Country Championships – 30 October

Runner in Hyde Park

The North London Championship will be held at Trent Park, Cockfosters (North London).  The host club will be Barnet & District AC.  Pre-entry was required and the closing date has passed.  You can't simply turn up on the day and run.

The women's 6000m race starts at 2.00pm.  The men's 5-mile race starts at 2.45pm. 

The course will be over undulating parkland, using the "Oakwood" course in Trent Park.  Spikes, studs or other off-road shoes are advisable.  Women's teams are 4-to-score.  Men's teams are 6-to-score.  There are also awards for the first B Teams. 

Changing rooms will not be available: please come dressed ready to run.  Public toilets are close to the start.  Race HQ will be the cafe that is close to the car park.

Travel by car: parking is available in Trent Park adjacent to the course, via the Cockfosters Road gate.

By public transport:  Cockfosters tube (Piccadilly Line) is 15 minutes walk from the start.  You are recommended to check the Journey Planner section of the Transport for London website – www.tfl.gov.uk – for information on weekend tube closures. 

You must run in club colours. 

Race numbers will be available from Stephanie and Malcolm in the start area.

Map reference: www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=527827&y=196692&z=110&sv=chalk+lane&st=1&tl=Map+of+Chalk+Lane,+Barnet&searchp=ids.srf&mapp=map.srf

Malcolm French – MalcolmFrench@aol.com 

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