XC_2017

Derby Runner XC League – Allestree Park (6) – Details 19th February 2017

CAR SHARING IS *****ESSENTIAL*****

Please note the venue for the after show party has changed

DERWENT RUNNERS

Location: Allestree Park, Derby. Main entrance is off A6 (Duffield Road), just at the Northern boundary of the city. Use post code DE22 2EU.
Parking: EVEN MORE LIMITED THAN LAST YEAR, as the city council has forbidden parking alongside the main entrance road, which caused access problems last year! CAR SHARING ESSENTIAL.
There is an alternative car park at the top end of the park, off Woodland Road, and another at the Evergreen Club on Cornhill (DE22 2FT). Runners from Derby please use these.
PLEASE EMPHASISE THE NEED FOR CAR SHARING TO YOUR MEMBERS.
Course: 2 laps of perimeter of the park, approx. 6 miles total. Muddy in parts, but extensive compacted limestone paths at end of lap. Main race starts 11.00. Junior race stars 10.20; 1 or 2 laps of field, depending on age; 1 or 2 miles approx.
Footwear: Off-road shoes preferable; spikes not ideal for main race.
Toilets: Toilets next to the Hall. No showers.
Entry Fee: £3
DERBY RUNNER STALL: The Derby Runner will have a retail stall at this event near the main car park. If you would like any specific items bringing along for you to purchase on the day; please call them on 01332 280048 or email rob(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)derbyrunner.com
Post Race: Results/social at The Woodlands, Blenheim Drive, Allestree, DE22 2GP. Right out of main carpark; at top of hill, just before the Shell garage, go right up Park Lane. At the T-junction turn right, and then at next T- junction turn right again. Pub is on right after about 100 m.
Information: Barry Warwick 07792 447113 or Dave Mann 07976 797975