2026 GLCL XC Series: Fixture 3 of 5 Monmouth

 

Please remember that ahead of the XC event on 4 January, all club members must provide their Parkrun barcode ID to their GLCL representative. This is required so we can compile a database and accurately process results.

Please can you ensure that you liaise with your GLCL rep to submit this information as soon as possible.

Note that the Parkrun ID is required in addition to your race number.

If you do not already have a Parkrun ID, please register using the link below:

[https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/

RACE	GLCL XC  25/26 Race 3 Spirit of Monmouth
HOST	Spirit of Monmouth RC
VENUE	Oldfield Farm, Garway Hill, Herefordshire HR2 8HA (adjacent to “Oldfield Forge”) WHAT-THREE-WORDS w3w.co/jaws.clincher.rare
DATE	4th January 2026
CONTACT DETAILS	David Mather     email:   wdmather@gmail.com
TIMETABLE	GLCL Race briefing  10.50 GLCL Race start time. 11.00

 

 

PARKING

 

Oldfield Farm can be found along a narrow country lane leading from Garway village. It can be found easily because it shares an entrance with the prominently marked OLDFIELD FORGE. Please note that the Oldfield Forge offers blacksmithing experience to the public and it will be operational on race day. It will have its own dedicated car park.  Please fully respect the owners and customers of Oldfield Forge – they have been amenable to us holding the race here. It is essential that their customer’s go home happy.

Parking is limited at Oldfield Farm. The available parking area is relatively tight but it has been adequate previously. Critically, there are NO overflow options within about 1.3 miles because nearby roads are all narrow. We are confident that there will be enough space if everyone collaborates to car share. Car park marshals will guide you into available spaces on arrival. In the very unlikely event that on-site parking fills up, you would need to park in Garway village, 1.3 miles away and if you do, please do it sensibly and sympathetically to residents.   The start and finish lines are close to the on-site car parking.

 

 

 

TOILETS

 

Portable toilet facilities will be available in the farmyard.

 

 

COURSE

 

This relatively challenging farmland course measures 4.0 miles (6.5km) and sits in beautiful rolling countryside.  The course starts and finishes in a field adjacent to the car park and mostly follows field boundaries, with one small woodland section. The core course is effectively one long loop.

 

 

Several of the fields may be planted with crops. The owners have given us permission to run around the perimeters, some of which are planted. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AND AVOID UNNECESSARY WIDENING OF THE TRODDEN PATH IN THESE AREAS.

The fields are generally on sloping ground and the total elevation gain amounts to 679 feet (170 feet per mile).  Marshals will be present at key turning points and tape will be used to mark the course appropriately.

Underfoot, it will be grass and/or soil and/or mud. It will be suitable for spikes (recommended) and if not wearing spikes, it is very highly recommended that footwear suitable for wet slippery mud is worn.

This is a working farm, though animals will be moved beforehand.  However, runners need to be aware of the consequences of farm (and wild) animal occupation of the fields we’re using – causing mud, muck and potentially holes and molehills that can appear overnight.  We will be running close to a badger set.

Note that small sections of this route follow a path that is a Public Footpath. Rarely used, but if members of the public are there, please be respectful.

 

 

ELEVATION PROFILE

 

View the course, including fly-throughs, here:  GLCL XC Oldfield Farm 2026

 

 

FIRST AID

St John’s Ambulance will provide First Aid cover, with a vehicle on site near the Start / Finish

 

RISK ASSESSMENT

CAR PARKING:  Pedestrians and Vehicles in a shared space.  Take particular care – and follow the instructions of Parking Marshals. Please vacate the car park area when your presence there is not necessary.

 

WORKING FARM:  This is a working farm, though animals will be moved beforehand.  However, runners need to be aware of the consequences of farm (and wild) animal occupation of the fields we’re using – causing mud, muck and potentially holes, molehills etc  that can appear overnight.  We will be running close to a badger set, which will be taped off.

 

Three specific course hazards: On the previously shown map, three specific hazards have been marked as ‘Haz A, B & C’.  

Hazard A is a gate where there is a greater than average elevation change – but it is upward so risks are low.  This will be well taped and marshalled.  Please take it SLOWLY.

Hazard B – At the time of the risk assessment, there were two large holes resulting from a badger set. This will be taped off.

Hazard C – Running through the wood does need a little more care to avoid potential trips. No expected to be a significant risk but do take care.

 

CHALLENGING Course: This course is in the low to mid-range in terms of distance. The elevation profile, potential for severe mud and the exposed nature of the farmland does make it tough  – runners should feel fit to take on the challenge which has been well described in this document. 

The conditions of the course will be monitored – especially in the event that weather is particularly wet or frosty and the course will be checked carefully on the weekend of the race. Some potential alternative field boundaries have been identified that might change the course somewhat on race day. Changes will be appropriately communicated and marked.

 

PUBLIC FOOTPATH – Note that small sections of this route follow a path that is a Public Footpath. Rarely used, but if members of the public are there, please be respectful.

 

UKA PERMIT

 

 

 

OFFICIALS

 

Race Referee – Mike Heare

Race Director – David Mather

 

 

 

OTHER INFO

 

RACE NUMBER / TIMING CHIPS

 

Note that a trial manual timing procedure will be used, in parallel to the usual chip timing.  Chip timings is the prime method. No number/chip = no result for you (don't start without one). This trial is in preparation for potential upcoming changes. Instructions will be given.

 

Wear the number most recently allocated - if you use an old one you find at home and it's not currently registered to you, you will not appear in the results

 

Please make sure you do not hold your hand over your number/chip when you cross the finish line - hold arms to side or above your head. You may not get registered by the system and the backup video at the finish will not record your number.

 

Please do not get close to the timing equipment (finish) once you've been through the finish once. Repeated 'pings' slow down the results system

 

Please do not take unused chips (from runners who are not running) close to the finish.... otherwise those not attending will appear in the results.

 

Full details can be found here on the GLCL Website - Entry / Registration Section

 

 

HEADPHONES

 

In accordance with UKA Rule 240 S 5, the wearing of headphones, or similar devices, is not permitted in this race. Non-compliance will result in the disqualification of the athlete and if deemed necessary a points penalty against the offending club.

 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

 

Please adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times.  Full details can be found here on the  GLCL Website - Rules

 

 

COMPETITION RULES

 

Full details can be found here on the  GLCL Website - Rules

 

 

CONFIRMED results for XC Series Race 1/2 @ CAERLEON/LLISWERRY

CONFIRMED results for XC Series Race 1/2 @ CAERLEON/LLISWERRY are now available by clicking on the website links below. 

INTERACTIVE RACE RESULT AND CATEGORIES - CAERLEON

INTERACTIVE RACE RESULT AND CATEGORIES - LLISWERRY

INTERACTIVE SERIES TOTAL

All queries to be sent to glclxc@gmail.com

2025 GLCL XC Series: Fixture 2 of 5 Lliswerry

 

RACE	GLCL XC Race 2: Lliswerry
HOST	Lliswerry Runners
VENUE	Cefn Wood, Rogerstone, Newport, NP10 9YX
DATE	23rd November 2025, 11am
CONTACT DETAILS	Sarah Lauder
TIMETABLE	Adult Race Start 11am. For Junior race details please contact the organising club by email: chair.lliswerry@gmail.com

 

 

PARKING

 

PARKING IS EXTREMLEY LIMITED AT CEFN WOODS PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO PARK

As the venue is located in a residential area and its continued use relies on the goodwill of the local community we request that all runners park considerately at all times, and avoid using residential roads where possible.

There will be no parking at Rogerstone Primary School.  Please use the car park at 14 Locks Canal Centre, or on-road parking at the Wern Industrial Estate (next to Tiny Rebel and toilets).  There are parking restrictions in place at Wern Industrial Estate, please follow the parking marshals advice when parking.  Both car parks are a 15 minute walk from the venue.

 

 

TOILETS

 

Tiny Rebel Brewery (Wern Industrial Estate, NP10 9FQ) have very kindly allowed access to their toilets BEFORE the adult race only from 10am.  Please ensure that you remove all dirty footwear before entering the premises.  We can recommend Tiny Rebel for a post race pint or Sunday lunch!

 

COURSE

 

Please see the attached map for the race route.  All runners should collect their individual race number prior to the start of the race.  No race number = no result.  Results/Times will be recorded gun-to-chip.

 

The race will start on the football pitches above Rogerstone Primary School and will be clearly marked by flags.  From the start runners will head East, upon reaching the footpath, runners will be directed up hill through the trees, the route will then head out onto open fields where runners will follow a zig-zag track uphill. Runners will then follow the boundary of the fields before heading downhill and into Cefn Woods. The course follows a technical single track through the woodland before emerging on the lower playing fields. The route then hugs the treeline to complete the first lap. 

 

At the end of lap 4, runners will be directed by marshals to make a right-hand turn down a bank onto the lower playing fields and into the finish funnel.  As you cross the finish mats please ensure that your race number is not obscured by clothing or your hands/arms. Runners are then requested to move away from the finish line promptly to avoid unnecessary congestion. 

 

Lliswerry Runners request that once runners have finished their run, they do not use the course to warm down.  We also encourage all runners to support their team mates as they complete the course, but ask that you please stay off the course as you cheer your runners home!

 

 

FIRST AID

 

St Johns Ambulance will be in attendance for the duration of the race

 

RISK ASSESSMENT

 

The course does contain a number of potential hazards as you would expect at any cross country race, these include, tree roots, rocky ground, tree stumps, branches, bushes, and uneven ground.  As the course uses large sections of grassland, if the weather has been wet prior to race day, the course is likely to be boggy, muddy and slippery in places.  Lliswerry Runners encourage all participants to wear appropriate footwear for the nature of the course.  Due to a rocky section through the woods we do not recommend spikes.

 

UKA PERMIT

 

Race Permit: CC-25-30

 

 

 

OFFICIALS

 

Race Referee: Mike Heare

 

 

OTHER INFO

 

RACE NUMBER / TIMING CHIPS

 

No number/chip = no result for you (don't start without one)

 

Wear the number most recently allocated - if you use an old one you find at home and it's not currently registered to you, you will not appear in the results

 

Please make sure you do not hold your hand over your number/chip when you cross the finish line - hold arms to side or above your head. You may not get registered by the system and the backup video at the finish will not record your number.

 

Please do not get close to the timing equipment (finish) once you've been through the finish once. Repeated 'pings' slow down the results system

 

Please do not take unused chips (from runners who are not running) close to the finish.... otherwise those not attending will appear in the results.

 

Full details can be found here on the GLCL Website - Entry / Registration Section

 

 

 

 

 

HEADPHONES

 

In accordance with UKA Rule 240 S 5, the wearing of headphones, or similar devices, is not permitted in this race. Non-compliance will result in the disqualification of the athlete and if deemed necessary a points penalty against the offending club.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

 

Please adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times.  Full details can be found here on the  GLCL Website - Rules

 

COMPETITION RULES

 

Full details can be found here on the  GLCL Website - Rules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025 GLCL XC Series: Fixture 1 of 5 Caerleon

 

RACE	GLCL XC Round 1 Glebelands
HOST	Caerleon Running Club
VENUE	Glebelands, St Julians, Newport, NP19 7HF WTW ///excuse.brick.just
DATE	19/10/2025
CONTACT DETAILS	Phil Cummings caerleonrc@gmail.com
TIMETABLE	GLCL Race briefing 10.50 GLCL Race start time 11.00

PARKING 

Car parking at the Newport Indoor Bowls Centre is extremely limited.

everyone is encouraged to car share as much as possible. Car park marshals will guide you into available spaces or into the overflow car park on arrival. If on-site parking fills up, you should park in the residential area surrounding Bank Street NP19 7HF. Please do this sensibly and sympathetically to residents. 

TOILETS 

Toilet facilities will be available at Newport Indoor Bowls Centre. If you wish to use these, you will be required to remove your footwear. There will be a marshal on the door ensuring this rule is adhered to. Please respect the request of the Bowls Club by doing this. Runners are also reminded that the Glebelands is a public space and should be used with consideration for other park users. Please don't jeopardise future races or our relationship with the local community by ignoring this request. 

COURSE

The course is approximately 4.30 miles long, with negligible climbing. It is a fast, flat, open course. The race is composed of two big loops (1.75 miles each), and one small loop (0.8 mile). 

We advise that spikes are not to be worn due to some of the sections being not suitable for spikes.

FIRST AID

First aid will be provided by St. John Ambulance 

RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk Assessment: Caerleon Running Club Glebelands XC 

19th October 2025

An appropriate Risk Assessment has been carried out. The course is likely to be muddy, slippery, wet, and exposed to the elements. You are advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the conditions. There are are a number of areas where the path is very muddy, waterlogged and uneven. 

List of Hazards	Recommendations to Minimise Risk	Action Taken
Course – Route is mostly flat. Approx. 250 metres of woodland. Grassed areas will be muddy, slippy and rutted due to other users. Evidence of some areas of anti-social activities in the woods. Some running on tarmac footpath. Some passing in narrow stretches.	Course will be marked-up with red/white tape and plastic posts. Full reconnaissance of the course will be undertaken in hours leading up to the race start time. Any hazards will be marked-up, removed or avoided.
Structures – Will avoid encroachment of course onto any marked playing fields. Woodland area has over-hanging branches and tree roots.	Some coppicing will be undertaken, if needed, in advance of the race.
Communications – Good visibility out on the course. Will have a group of marshals in touch by mobile phone, if necessary.	Approximately 25 fully-briefed marshals out on the course for the duration of the race. Will test mobile connectivity, but many marshals will be within ear-shot of each other.
Officials – Start and finish area, approx. 25 ‘turning points’.	See above. All officials will wear hi-viz. There will be appropriate signage.
First Aid	St Johns booked. Will have an ambulance based in the main car park. May also have one on the limits of the course. Will host pre-race briefing.
Car Parking – Should have fairly unhindered use of car parking, with overflow car park arrangements in place.	Acquired use of extra overflow car park (disused tennis court). Should accommodate 40-50 vehicles. Will have a car park team of three to oversee. Will message all participating clubs in advance to ask them to car-share due to limited parking opportunities.
Other facilities	Will have use of toilet facilities in the Indoor Bowls Club. Will ‘police’ use and access to the club, to ensure no one treads mud into the building. Clubs will be fore-warned.

UKA PERMIT

OFFICIALS

Race referee – Mike Heare

OTHER INFO

The start is a short walk from the main car park, adjacent to the M4 flyover. You are 

advised to leave your kit either in your vehicle or in your club area. Please do not 

leave kit at the start area. There will be plenty of available space for clubs to set up 

club areas.  

The club areas will be located opposite to the finishing straight. Please move to this 

area when you finish, where it will be possible to cheer your teammates in. Please do 

not use the course to cool down once you have finished.

RACE NUMBER / TIMING CHIPS

No number/chip = no result for you (don't start without one)

Wear the number most recently allocated - if you use an old one you find at home and it's not currently registered to you, you will not appear in the results

Please make sure you do not hold your hand over your number/chip when you cross the finish line - hold arms to side or above your head. You may not get registered by the system and the backup video at the finish will not record your number. 

Please do not get close to the timing equipment (finish) once you've been through the finish once. Repeated 'pings' slow down the results system.

Please do not take unused chips (from runners who are not running) close to the finish.... otherwise those not attending will appear in the results. 

Full details can be found here on the GLCL Website - Entry / Registration Section 

HEADPHONES

In accordance with UKA Rule 240 S 5, the wearing of headphones, or similar devices, is not permitted in this race. Non-compliance will result in the disqualification of the athlete and if deemed necessary a points penalty against the offending club.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Please adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times.  Full details can be found here on the  GLCL Website - Rules

COMPETITION RULES

Full details can be found here on the  GLCL Website - Rules