Metropolitan League – Saturday 10th January

The fourth race of the season is crucial. A good result for the men could put us into top slot in the league ready for a final showdown with our rivals at the last race in February. For the women, it’s a chance to close the gap on their rivals and move up the league table. We need a good turnout!

Location

Race Headquarters: Perivale Community Centre, Horsenden Lane South, Greenford, Middlesex
Changing & showers: as above
Course Location: Horsenden Hill
HQ to Course walk time: 5 minutes
Course Description: Undulating, muddy if wet (it will be muddy!). Spikes recommended

Public transport

The Central Line is not running between North Acton and Bethnal Green!

• Alperton underground station (Piccadilly Line) is a 15 min walk from race HQ
• Sudbury Hill or Sudbury Town underground stations (Piccadilly Line) are a 20 min walk from the start area
• South Greenford rail station is a 20 min walk from race HQ
• Bus 297 stops near Race HQ (at junction of Bilton Road and Horsenden Lane South)

Please check 1.00pm 1500m Under 11 Boys and Girls 1.15pm 3,000m Under 13 Boys 1.17pm 3,000m Under 13 Girls Not before 1.35pm 4,000m Under 17 Men/Under 15 Boys Not before 1.37pm 4,000m Under 17 Women/Under 15 Girls Not before 1.55pm 6,000m Senior/Veteran/Under 20 Women Not before 2.35pm 8,000m Senior/Veteran/Under 20 Men

Other information

See the league website for more information.

Post race pub is the Ballot Box (it’s not the greatest pub in the world but it is big).

Contacts

Sunday League – Sunday 11th January

Race details

Venue: Trent Park, Cockfosters.
Start time: 10:30am
Course: A tough, hilly, 2 lap course over the fields and stony paths of Trent Park. studs / cross country/short spikes advisable, it’s bound to be very muddy in places
Distance: Approximately 5 miles
Changing: None available please, come ready to run. Toilets situated in main Car Park near the Café.
Start and finish: About 5 mins from the car park adjacent to the tarmac road known as The Pineapple. Please aim to be there in plenty of time so that the start is not delayed

Transport

Public transport: Trent Park is situated at the end of the Piccadilly Line. Alight at Cockfosters Station. The park entrance is about a 10 minute walk away.
By car: if you are coming from north London, the car park entrance to Trent Park is on the right, approx a third of a mile from Cockfosters Station. Approaching from the M25, take Junction 24 and head towards Southgate on the A111. It is about 2.5 miles from the motorway. Please be aware there is a speed camera a little while after you have descended the steep hill known as Stagg Hill. The Trent Park entrance is clearly marked. The nearest Post Code is (Cockfosters Tube station) is EN4 0DZ Grid Ref TQ280966.
Parking: Please only use the Trent Park car park, off Cockfosters Road near the Underground Station. Parking is limited so please share cars if possible. There will be no parking at or access to Southgate Hockey Club.

Contacts

If you have any questions about taking part in the Sunday League, please contact any of the following: