GLCL News
CONFIRMED results for the Road Series Race 4 @ Pontypool is now available by clicking on the website link below :
If you wish to access the interactive version of the category results then please click the below link:
All queries to be sent to glclxc@gmail.com
GLCL 2023 ROAD RACE 3
Date
: Tuesday 1st Aug 2023,
Venue
: Pontypool Park, NP4 8AT
Host :
Pont-Y-Pwl & District Runners
Time
: Race starts 07:30pm.
Distance
: Race distance approx. 6 miles.
On
behalf of Pont-Y-Pwl & District Runners welcome to the 3rd of four road
races of the 2023 GLCL Series, starting and finishing at Pontypool Park.
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)
The
main car park for Pontypool Active Living Centre is very busy on week nights,
however there is ample parking in the overflow car park and additional car
parks up the hill on Trosnant Street. Additional parking can be found in
Pontypool town centre, see map.
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TOILET FACILITIES
Toilets
facilities are available in the leisure centre, the public toilets outside by
the rugby club are closed in the evenings.
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.
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.
The
route starts and finishes within the park towards the rear of the leisure
centre. The route heads out on the main path to the South Park Gates, there may
slight congestion getting through the side gate please be patient and care not
to push. You will turn left on the pavement and follow USK Road to Mamhilad. Stay
on the pavement, if you do need to step onto the road to overtake check for
traffic behind you first. On the section of pavement alongside the dual
carriageway do not encroach onto the main carriageway. You can overtake on the
grass verges and slip roads, anyone reported running on the main carriageway
will be disqualified.
At
Mamhilad the route turns left on Old Abergavenny Road, this is a lane and you
will be running on the road so be weary of any traffic.The route climbs up to
the Star Inn, then takes a sharp left and continues uphill to the canal. A
marshal will direct you onto the canal tow path, once on the towpath please keep
single file unless overtaking, this is to avoid congestion with other canal
users. The towpath takes you back to Pontypool but negotiates several canal
bridges, marshals will be stationed at the particularly low bridges to warn you
to mind your heads. Should anyone be unfortunate to fall into the canal, please
be aware of the possibility of catching Weils disease, you should get yourself
checked out thoroughly.
The
section of canal is just over 3km in length, when you exit the canal you
retrace your route back to the park, finishing on the main path back to the
leisure centre.
Marshals
are positioned around the course to direct you the right way.
When
you finish and leave the finish funnel please leave as directed 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
RISK ASSESSMENT: (see full risk assessment document attached
Risk
assessment bullet points :
· Other users on footpaths and canal
towpath : take appropriate caution
· Weather conditions may affect
canal towpath, i.e. puddles, fallen trees or branches
· Public road sections open to
traffic : stay on pavement
· Route directions : observe run
route and
marshal instructions
CODE OF CONDUCT
Please adhere to the GLCL Code of Conduct during the race. Link ---> GLCL Code of Conduct - Google Docs
LICENSE
Link ---> RACE LICENSE
Link ---> CANAL RIVER TRUST
CONFIRMED results for the Road Series Race 3 @ Griffithstown is now available by clicking on the website link below :
If you wish to access the interactive version of the category results then please click the below link:
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
We recently called a GLCL meeting in which we discussed the possibility of rescheduling the Islwyn event.
With an already busy schedule of races we have come to the decision not to reschedule the event and make the current road series best of 3 out of 4.
We understand that some of you may be disappointed with this but we believe this to be the most sensible approach.
Just a reminder of the dates this season:
Tues 2nd May - Parc Bryn Bach (presentation to take place after even)
Tues 6th June - Islwyn
Tues 4th July - Griffithstown
Tues 1st Aug - Pontypool
Tues 29th Aug - Chepstow
