GLCL 2018/19 XC RACE DATES & VENUES

GLCL 2018/19 XC RACE DATES & VENUES.
Further details will be published approx. one week before race day.

GLCL 2018 RACE SERIES WINNERS and RUNNERS UP

Awards for the GLCL 2018 Road Race Series winners & runners up and the GLCL 2017/18 Combined XC & Road Race Series winners & runners up will be presented at the first race of the GLCL 2018/19 XC Series, Sunday 21st October 2018.

GLCL 2018 Road Race Series, Race 5 of 5, Tues. 7th Aug., Cwmbran

The fifth and final race of the 2018 GLCL Road Race Series is jointly hosted by Griffithstown Harriers and Fairwater Runners Cwmbran on Tuesday 7th August.
Race HQ is The Olive Tree, Edlogan Way, Cwmbran NP44 2JJ.
Race starts at 7:30pm.
Car parking is limited at The Olive Tree, please car share if possible.
Marshals will advise you on the night of alternative car parking (also see map attached).
Toilet facilities are available at The Olive Tree.
You will also be able to purchase refreshments at The Olive Tree.
Remember that water / drink stations are not provided at GLCL races, it is the responsibility of the participants and their clubs to ensure runners have water.
This year we have a new course, approx. 5.5 mile route starting with a loop of Northfield and Southfield before joining Llanfrechfa Way then onto Llanyravon Way, Woodland Road, and finally the river path to the finish at Northfield outside The Olive Tree. (see route map).
Please remember that others will be using the footpaths etc.
Thank you to Colin and everyone at Griffithstown.

Tuesday 3rd July; 2018 GLCL Road Race Series Race 4; Machen, hosted by Lliswerry Runners

Many thanks to Sarah Lauder for providing the following information of 2018 GLCL Road Race Series, Race 4, Machen, Tues. 3rd July.

Hi All,
Please find attached the race information for next weeks fixture.
Please can you stress the need to car share to all your runners, and only bring full cars to Machen.
We hope you enjoy the new venue.
Best Wishes
Laud (on behalf of Lliswerry)

Tuesday 5th June; 2018 GLCL Road Race Series Race 3; Penallta

Tuesday 5th June;
2018 GLCL Road Race Series Race 3.
Penallta, hosted by Islwyn Running Club
The race starts at 7:30 pm
  Race HQ :
  Business and Technology Centre,
  Tredomen Park
  Ystrad Mynach,
  CF82 7FN
Car parking at the business centre.
Toilets available at the business centre
The course is approx. 4.8 miles,
Starting in the park, two laps of the hill, a mix of tarmac and stone/gravel path in the park, and then a flat run-in on tarmac to finish in front of the business centre
Allow 15 mins to get to the start from the car park.
See attached map for location of race HQ and map of run route.

GLCL 2018 ROAD RACE SERIES RACE 2 CHEPSTOW TUES 22 MAY MORE!

Runners to gather for briefing at 7.20 on the grassy bank just 50 metres up from the Garden Ctre entrance. We’ll be asked to line up in expected finish order and then jog out of the gates and left along the road to the lane on the left. Runners should carry on along the lane behind the lead bike until all runners are in the lane. The race will then start.

Come to the Garden Ctre cafe after the race where you can buy drinks and snacks.

Enjoy your run!

GLCL 2018 ROAD RACE SERIES RACE 2 CHEPSTOW TUES. 22nd MAY

Date : Tues. 22nd May.

Start Time : 7:30pm

Venue : Chepstow Garden Centre NP16 6LF. 

Start 200 metres away. Finish in the Garden Centre. 

Total run distance just over 6 Miles.

WA Licence issued.

Route : (also see map) 

Starting in the lane opposite the New Inn, up to the top of Ticken Hill.
Down Ticken to Mounton.
Up left up Hospital Hill to the Main Road.
Right to the roundabout and down A48 to the Mounton School turning on the right.
Left at Bayfield junction, and down to Mounton.
Up Ticken and left at the top.
Down to the start and right to the Garden Centre.

Thank you Dick Finch and everyone at Chepstow Harriers for the information.