GLCL 2022 ROAD RACE
FINALE
Date : Tuesday 30th August 2022,
Venue : The Olive Tree, North Fields, Cwmbran NP44 2JJ,
Hosts : Jointly hosted by Fairwater Runners Cwmbran and
Griffithstown Harriers.
Time : Race starts 07:30pm.
Distance : Race distance approx. 5.4 miles.
On behalf of Fairwater Runners Cwmbran and Griffithstown
Harriers, welcome to the fifth and final road race of the 2022 GLCL Series, at
The Olive Tree, Cwmbran.
Thanks to everyone working behind the scenes throughout The
2022 GLCL Road Race Series; Emma King ,
Marc Cross, Paul Dodd and others.
Thanks to our race officials for this event; Chris Vorres
and Mike Heare.
Thanks to all the event marshals and helpers.
CAR PARKING: (see location and parking map attached)
Car parking is very limited at The Olive Tree and will be
prioritised for race officials and organisers, therefore you are requested to
use one of the other free car parks close by; Cwmbran Station, 5 mins walk to The
Olive Tree, Morrisons Supermarket (note 2 hour limit), 5 mins walk to The Olive
Tree, Cwmbran town centre, 10 min. walk to The Olive Tree.
TOILET FACILITIES
Toilets facilities are available in The Olive Tree. Thanks
to everyone at The Olive Tree for their cooperation with this event.
RACE NUMBER / TIMING CHIPS
Remember you must wear your race number and timing chip; no
timing chip means you are not recorded at the finish and you will not score
individual or team points. If you require a number/timing chip please discuss
with your club captain.
RACE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The race takes place on public footpaths with other users
also enjoying the area, please be aware of walkers, cyclists, dog walkers etc. run
with appropriate caution.
Most of the route is on tarmac path within North Fields,
although the lap around the playing fields and the section that passes under
the road bridge to and from South Fields is on grass paths where the surface is
uneven and extra care is required. Marshals will direct you to run on which
side when you pass under the road bridge, the section under the bridge has
runners in both directions.
Some of the route is outside the North Fields and South
Fields areas and is run on public road areas that are open to traffic. You must
stay on the pavement and not run on the road. There will be other members of
the public using the pavements, run with appropriate caution.
Marshals are positioned around the course at road junctions
etc. and will assist with advising when safe to cross a junction.
When you finish and leave the finish funnel please leave as
directed via the path around the back of The Olive Tree building and do not
return to the finish area, thereby avoiding your timing chip being recorded
more than once.
First aid is provided by St. John Ambulance, if you require
assistance make a marshal aware and first aid will be notified.
ROUTE: (see run route map attached)
Starting at the far end of the footpath, run pass The Olive
Tree and follow the path right, continue on path until directed to turn right
off the tarmac footpath and onto the grass path that laps the playing fields in
a clockwise direction, you pass through the start & finish area, pass The
Olive Tree, follow the path right and continue on the tarmac footpath, pass the
location where you previously lapped the playing field and continue until
directed off the tarmac path straight onto the grass path that leads under the
road bridge into South Fields, continue on grass path through South Fields
until directed to turn left towards the tarmac footpath and turn left to join
the footpath towards the road bridge, leave the tarmac footpath and turn
slightly left to join the grass path then turn right to pass under the road
bridge back to North Fields, continue on grass path straight ahead then turn
right to join the tarmac footpath that takes you pass the skate park and
through the open gateway out of North Fields and turn left onto Llanfrechfa
Way, continue on pavement, turning left up
Llanyravon Way, continue to the top of Llanyravon Way and turn left onto
Turnpike Road, continue on Turnpike Road, stay on pavement at all times
straight ahead at roundabout and continue until left turn down Woodland Road,
continue to the bottom of Woodland Road until directed to turn left onto tarmac
river path, continue to the end of the river path, turn right onto Llanfrechfa
Way then right towards North Fields, through open gateway, into North Fields,
stay on tarmac footpath all the way until turning left in front of The Olive
Tree, passing the building and finishing straight ahead on the grass on your
righthand side.
RISK ASSESSMENT: (see full risk assessment document attached)
Risk assessment bullet points :
· Other users on footpaths : take appropriate caution
· Uneven surface on grass path sections : take extra care
· Public road sections open to traffic : stay on pavement
· Road junctions : marshal will assist when safe to cross
· Route directions : observe run route arrows and marshal instructions
