The third Metropolitan League Cross Country race of the season is on Saturday 21 December at Alexandra Palace. The Serpie women are only just in the lead in their division and the men are in second in theirs, so it’s really important we get as many Serpie runners out as possible so we are in with the best chance of taking the titles. No matter what your speed, you could push someone from a rival club down the field, so everyone is both welcome and needed!

As it’s so close to Christmas, we’ll also be heading to the pub after the race for some Christmas cheer.

We are also looking for one or two people who can help with giving out the men’s numbers before the race and also at the men’s finish. If you can help, please contact competition@serpentine.org.uk

Course location / race HQ

Venue: Alexandra Palace

Race HQ: North Middlesex Cricket Club, 185a Park Road, London, N8 8JJ (Muswell Hill end of Park Road). There are toilets, changing facilities and showers.

Course location: Alexandra Park – start is close to park entrance by junction of Park Road, Muswell Hill and Alexandra Palace Way. Note: there are no toilets at the course, only at the Cricket Club.

HQ to course walk time: 10 minutes

Course description

A mainly flat open course but with one long, steep hill (run more than once by the senior men and women) up to the Palace. It normally gets very muddy, especially on the hill, so spikes are essential if you want to make any progress uphill!

Timetable

• U13 boys – 1.15pm – 3km
• U13 girls – 1.20pm – 3km
• U15 boys / U17 men – not before 1.35pm – 4km
• U15 girls / U17 women – not before 1.40pm – 4km
• U20 / Senior women – not before 1.55pm – 6km
• U20 / Senior men – not before 2.35pm – 8km

Transport

Public transport: Numerous options. Please check TFL for the most suitable options for you.

Car Parking: Paddock car park at the western end of the park is adjacent to the start / finish. Entrance on Alexandra Palace Way. Do not park at the Cricket Club.

Post race pub

The post race pub will be the Victoria Stakes

Other information

All entries taken on the day. You do not need to enter in advance. You will need to collect your race number from the Serpentine Team Manager.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of your race. You must run in a Serpentine top.

Listening devices such as I-Pods are not allowed on safety grounds when competing.

See the league website for more information.

Contacts

Women’s team captain:
Victoria Crawford
victoriaemcrawford@gmail.com
07828 902 579

Men’s team captain:
Fraser Johnson
fraserjohnson@mac.com
07595 331 720