CONFIRMED results for Road Series Race 3 @ Islywn

CONFIRMED results for Road Series Race 3 @ Islywn are now available by clicking on the website links below. 

INTERACTIVE RACE RESULT AND CATEGORIES - ISLYWN

INTERACTIVE SERIES TOTAL

All queries to be sent to glclxc@gmail.com

2024 GLCL Road Series: Fixture 4 of 5 Pontypool

 

RACE	GLCL RACE 4 Pontypool
VENUE	Blaenafon Heritage Railway
DATE	2/7/24
CONTACT	Dimitri Vorres
TIMETABLE	Race briefing 7.20 Race start time 7.30

GLCL 2024 ROAD RACE 4

Date : Tuesday 2nd July

Venue : Blaenafon Heritage Railway

Host: Pont-Y-Pwl & District Runners

Time : Race starts 07:30pm.

Distance : Race distance approx. 5.3 miles

 

On behalf of Pont-Y-Pwl & District Runners welcome to the 4th of  5 road races of the 2024 GLCL Series, starting and finishing at Blaenafon Heritage Railway.

Thanks to everyone working behind the scenes throughout the 2024 GLCL Road Race Series.

Thanks to our race referee for this event, Mike Heare and race adjudicator, Christine Vorrés

Thanks to all the event marshals and helpers.

CAR PARKING: (see location and parking map attached)

There is limited parking at the Railway Station, but ample parking at the Big Pit and on approach roads to both but please avoid parking on race route.

 

TOILET FACILITIES

Toilets are available at the Railway Cafe, who will stay open for us, so please use the facilities before / after the race.

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 starts and finishes on the cycle track please be aware of walkers, cyclists, dog walkers etc. run with appropriate caution.

The route starts and finishes at the Heritage Railway Station and heads out to forgeside via the Big Pit. Please be aware of pot holes and uneven surface on parts of the track.Marshals will guide you through the Big Pit and onto Forgeside, obey marshal instructions at all times.

The route through forgeside to Blaenafon is on minor roads, please keep to left hand side of the road and follow marshal instructions. When you get to Church Road stay on the Pavement as directed by marshal, the route turns left into Kennard place and into Gilchrist Thomas Indutrial Estate. You will head through the estate heading back towards the Big Pit but getting on the cycle just after Rhymney Brewery. After 20 metres a marshal will direct you up a grass track, follow the track to the next marshal who will send you onto a gravel track. The route climbs up through a small wood before opening out onto a wider track, stay on this track which will take you to Garn-yr-ew. A marshal will direct you down the road heading to Garn lakes and the Railway Station. At the bottom of the hill you will be guided onto the cycle track heading back towards Blaenafon. At Forgeside you come off the cycle track and return to the start the way you came keeping to the RHS of the road through Forgeside.

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. Johns 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 supplied)

Risk assessment bullet points :

∙        Other users on footpaths and canal towpath : take appropriate caution

∙        Weather conditions may affect grass track which may become slippery

∙        Public road sections open to traffic : stay on pavement where directed.

∙        Route directions : observe run route and marshal instructions

 

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

CONFIRMED results for Road Series Race 1/2 @ Chepstow/Cwmbran

CONFIRMED results for Road Series Race 1/2 @ Chepstow/Cwmbran are now available by clicking on the website links below. 

INTERACTIVE RACE RESULT AND CATEGORIES - CHEPSTOW

INTERACTIVE RACE RESULT AND CATEGORIES - CWMBRAN

INTERACTIVE SERIES TOTAL

All queries to be sent to glclxc@gmail.com

2024 GLCL Road Series: Fixture 3 of 5 Islwyn

 

RACE	GLCL RACE 3 PENALLTA
	ISLWYN
VENUE	PENALLTA PARK CF82 7FN
DATE	4/6/24
CONTACT	MICHAEL HEARE MICHAELHEARE1@GMAIL.COM
TIMETABLE	Race briefing 7.20 Race start time 7.30

 

PARKING

THERE IS AMPLE PARKING IN PENALLTA BUSINESS CENTRE CF82 7FN

 

TOILETS

 

THERE ARE TOILETS AVAILABLE IN THE BUSINESS CENTRE

FIRST AID

ST JOHNS

RACE OFFICIALS

RACE ADJUDICATOR

CHRISTINE VORRES

RISK ASSESSMENT

The car park in the business centre will get busy .Follow the instructions of the car park marshals

We don't have exclusive use of the park

Please be aware of other park users

The course has uneven ground and gravel paths

Road shoes are recommended

COURSE

The course consists of 2 laps of penallta park with the start at the 1k/4k mark of the penallta parkrun with the finish outside the business centre.

Total distance 4.75 miles

The route is is traffic free apart from the last 200 mtrs which is on pavement

Runners to stay on pavement which will be coned and taped

The route is a mixture of tarmac and gravel paths with a descent on gravel paths.

 

UKA  OFFICIALS

Race Adjudicator

 

Christine Vorres

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

2024 GLCL Road Series: Fixture 2 of 5 Cwmbran

RACE	GLCL Road Race 2 Cwmbran
HOST	Fairwater / Griffithstown
VENUE	Northfields, Off Edlogan Way, Cwmbran, NP44 2JJ
DATE	21/05/24
CONTACT DETAILS	Emma Bagley (Race Director, Fairwater) emma.bagley@rocketmail.com
TIMETABLE	Race briefing 19:20 Race start time 19:30

PARKING

 

TOILETS

Toilets: The Olive Tree (near start) or in Cwmbran centre nearby (e.g. Morrisons).

Showers: None at site

Refreshments: None provided during or after the race by the organisers. The Olive Tree has a bar.

 

COURSE

Description: An undulating course of mostly pavements with some grassy paths. Road shoes suggested.

Distance: 5.4 miles

Start: In front of The Olive Tree, Northfields, Off Edlogan Way, Cwmbran, NP44 2JJ

Finish: Behind The Olive Tree (same address)

 

Route: 1 lap of Northfield (A) – Riverside path (B) –  1 lap of (part) Southfield (C) – Skate park (D) - Llanfrechfa Way  (E) – Llanyrafon Way (F) – Turnpike Rd (G) – Woodland Rd (H)– Riverside path (Croesyceiliog  side) (I) – Riverside path (Northfields side) (B).

 

FIRST AID

First aid providers: St. John Ambulance.

 

RISK ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESMENT

Runners please note:

• The car park nr the Olive Tree will get busy – please follow car-park marshalls instructions
• We do not have exclusive use of the area. Other users will be on paths in both North / Southfields as well as on the adjoining streets. Please take caution and give priority to others using pathways.
• There will be uneven ground on grass tracks, so take care particularly around North and Southfields.
• Beware of traffic at road junctions. Always follow marshall instructions.
• There are earthworks and barriers near the top of Northfields. Please leave space.

UKA PERMIT

 

 

OFFICIALS

With thanks to our race officials:

Adjudicator - Christine Vorres; and

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

Update to Competition Guidelines

The competition guidelines have been updated to include visually impaired runners eligibility to participate in the GLCL.

● Visually impaired athletes may participate in the road series only. A review for the XC races

will be done before the series

● Clubs with visually impaired runners must confirm with the host club before and on race

day

● We recommend that the visually impaired runner is to be accompanied by a registered

guide runner. Please visit www.welshathletics.org for the details on the Welsh Athletics

Guide Running Workshop (WAGRW21.1)

● Guide runner to wear something that identifies them as a guide runner

The GLCL Rules & Guidance can be found on the GLCLrunning site can be found here GLCL Rules & Guidance

2024 GLCL Road Series: Fixture 1 of 5 Chepstow

 THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT FOR GWENT LEISURE CENTRE LEAGUE MEMBERS ONLY

RACE	GLCL Road Race 1 Chepstow
HOST	Chepstow Harriers
VENUE	Aust Services, M48, Junction 1, Bristol BS35 4BH
DATE	Tuesday 7th May 2024
CONTACT DETAILS	Douglas Briggs briggsdouglas@yahoo.co.uk 07731403500
TIMETABLE	Race briefing: 19:20 Race Start: 19:30

PARKING

Option 1. 

Parking at the Chepstow end of the bridge and jog across for your warm up. 

You may wish to park around the Thornwell area of Chepstow ( postcode for Tesco Express: NP16 5TY) and jog across the bridge as part of your warm up/warm down routine. There is no designated parking in this area so please park giving consideration to local residents and be aware of any parking time limits.

Option 2 Aust Services

Parking is available at Aust Services (M48, Junction 1, Bristol BS35 4BH) however there is a 2 hour time limit only in the car park which is monitored by ANPR cameras. It is a short walk/jog from here to the start line.

Option 3 Manor Farm BS35 4AT

The final option is parking at Manor Farm. A number of yards are available and you will be directed where to park by the marshals, though it is limited and we would always encourage car sharing as much as possible. As you turn off the roundabout onto the B4461 look for the sign on your left “Manor Farm Only”. We have been provided this parking for free by the farm owner, however he has asked for a donation to the charity Headway which supports people with brain injuries, if you would like to donate then the marshals will have collection buckets available. There is a short walk/jog to the start line, heading back to the junction roundabout. After the race please ensure that you return via the footbridge and the services. Sunset is 20.44, with 30mins of twilight after this. For your own safety please return to your car in the light as the road is not lit in places.

TOILETS

There are toilets available at Aust Services, as you go into the main entrance take a right turn. Please allow time to get back from the toilets to the start line

 

There are toilets available at Manor Farm. There are 3 inside and 1 outside. Please ensure that you leave the toilets clean and tidy. Please allow time to get to the start line from the toilets.

COURSE

Course Overview:

The course starts just below Aust Services between the footbridge and the junction roundabout. The course finishes on the downstream side by the footbridge over the motorway. The course is approximately 8k in distance 

Points to note: 

1. The start point is quite narrow, so please ensure that you line up according to how fast you will be running so as to avoid any congestion early on.

2. The path onto and off the bridge narrows due to a gate to stop cars, please be aware of this narrowing as you are running. The first gate point onto the bridge will be marshalled, the others should also be marshalled.

3. We do not have exclusive use of the bridge, there could be other runners, walkers, cyclists and motorbikes using the bridge. Please ensure that you keep to the right hand side of the course at all times unless overtaking.

4. The entire bridge is lit, however the exit to the finish, about 500m is not. Sunset on Tuesday 7th May is 20:44. There should be ambient light for about 30 mins after that. If you feel that this may be an issue for you then we would advise using a headtorch.

5. Once you have finished your race you should return to the car parks via the footbridge over the motorway.

6.  It is really important that you do not go back through or near the finish area with your number bib. This will cause problems for the time keepers and delay the release of the results, which we all know is done very quickly.

Course in detail:

The start is between the footbridge and the junction roundabout on the upstream side. 

It is an uphill start until you reach the apex of the bridge after which you have a gentle descent followed by a flat section over the Wye and through the gate.

A short climb takes you to the U turn where you will be directed down the hill to the tunnel under the bridge. Please take care of the bollards in the path used to stop cars

Here you will be directed right under the bridge, you may wish to admire the artwork of some of our local street artists,  and left at the end of the tunnel to start the downstream side.

There is another climb here, with another bollard at the top where you re join the bridge.

Continue on the downstream side, with a flat section over the Wye and once again a climb to the apex of the bridge.

You will descend from the apex and through the final gate, shortly after there will be a short sharp climb up to the finish.

FIRST AID

First Aid will be provided by St John’s Ambulance. Tail walker will have a defibrillator. 

RISK ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT – GLCL – SEVERN BRIDGE

Event:	CHEPSTOW HARRIERS GLCL Road Race
Event Date:	07/05/2024	Start Time:	19.30
Max number of entries:	600	Disability Entries:	None Known

Risk assessment conducted by:	JULIA BAJJADA			First Aid cover provided by:	St Johns Ambulance
Date of original risk assessment:	7.8.23	Last review:	1	Location of First Aid HQ	START A48 JUNCTION 1/ FINISH   FINISH – BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD

ID No	Km if appl.	Description	Risk level			Persons at risk	Measure to reduce risk	By Whom  ROLE
			Prob’y 1-5	Severity 1-5	Overall P x S
1	All	Extreme weather conditions (gales) making the bridge dangerous to use	1	5	5	Competitors, Officials and Vehicles	The race will be cancelled	Race Director
2	Race HQ	Traffic accidents at or near Race HQ, parking AND pedestrians / runners walking to the start.	1	5	5	Competitors, Officials and Vehicles	Marshals to be in place during competitor arrival, race start and race finish.	Chief Marshal
3	All	Competitors unable to hear instructions due to wearing headphones	3	2	6	Competitors	Headphone ban advertised in advance of race, by signage and during race briefing. Runners informed that those caught with headphones will be disqualified from the race	Race Director
4	All	Marshals involved in traffic accident on roads	1	5	5	Officials and Vehicles	All marshals on lanes to wear Hi Viz jackets. All marshals will be briefed and receive marshal point instructions. All lanes approaching marshals signed with Hi Viz caution runners signs	Chief Marshal
5	Start	Congestion at the start of the race.	1	5	5	Competitors, Officials	Encourage faster runners to head towards the front of the que and to mindful of other runners.	Race director and Marshals
6	All	Injury due to obstructions on route.  Such as entrance gates both ends of bridge, bollards etc	3	3	9	Competitors	Advise Competitors of hazard during race brief, highlight with signs and hi viz.	Race director and Marshals
7	All	Injured runner unable to complete the race and requires medical assistance	3	2	6	Competitors	All marshals to be issued with emergency contact details of race director and HQ team.  Race sweepers to carry communication equipment radio and or phone	Race director and Marshals
8	All	Competitors struck by moving vehicle / cyclists	1	5	5	Competitors and Marshals, pedestrians and cyclists	Caution runners signage to be placed on all roads approaching the course.  Trained Marshals to be placed on all road junctions in Hi Viz jackets to caution runners of approaching vehicles. Hi Viz signs advertising date/time of race to be placed at intervals along the course. Runners to be briefed at the start that this is on a national cycle path and open to pedestrians, therefore to be mindful of other users and to keep to the right hand side of the paths.	Race director and Marshals
9	All	Injuries due to poor lighting towards end of the race	3	2	6	Competitors and marshals.	Runners to be advised in advance of areas of poor lighting, so that caution is taken and they  bring head torches if felt necessary.	Race Director via information given in advance of race.
10	All	COVID-19	2	1	2	Competitors and Officials	COVID-19 guidance in place at the time of the race will be issued to runners prior to race day.  Race will comply with all  applicable WAG and WA issued guidance.	Race Director

UKA PERMIT

OFFICIALS

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