2023 GLCL Road Series: Fixture 2 of 4 Griffithstown

 GLCL 2023 GRIFFITHSTOWN

Date : Tuesday 4 th  July 2023,

Venue : The Olive Tree, North Fields, Cwmbran NP44 2JJ,

Hosts : Jointly hosted by Griffithstown Harriers and Fairwater Runners Cwmbran.

Time : Race starts 07:30pm.

Distance : Race distance approx. 5.4 miles.

On behalf of Griffithstown Harriers and Fairwater Runners Cwmbran, welcome to the second of four road races of the 2023 GLCL Series, at The Olive Tree, Cwmbran.

Thanks to everyone working behind the scenes throughout the 2023 GLCL Road Race

Series;  Emma King , Marc Cross, Paul Dodd and others.

Thanks to our race official for this event; 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 3 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 GLCL representative.

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.

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. Please note that due to recent drainage work the surface which runs along the railway (see point A on the route map below, heading towards the start) may be even more uneven than usual.

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

Code of Conduct

Please adhere to the GLCL Code of Conduct during the race.  Link --->  GLCL Code of Conduct - Google Docs