2024 sees the third running of Castle Carr's little brother, a superb race in its own right.
This race covers the final stages of the full race, including passing through the stunning Castle Carr estate.
BM- 12km (7miles) / 490m (1600′)
Sunday 6th October 2024 - 1pm
Castle Carr FB page. Link here
Location
The Hare and Hounds Pub, Chiserley (Old Town) near Hebden Bridge. HX7 8TN.
Grid ref: SE 005 280.
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Getting there
Getting a train to Hebden Bridge station is a great option. Bus 595 departs from the station at 11:48 and gets to the Hare & Hounds at 12:00. The stop at the pub is 'Billy Lane, Old Town'.
There are hourly buses back to the station after the race, or it is a downhill walk.
https://bustimes.org/services/595-hebden-bridge-crimsworth?calendar=4588127
If you do come by car, please car share if possible. Do not park in the pub car park, or directly opposite the pub.
How much
Pre-entry (FRA members): £7.00
Pre-entry (non-members): £9.00
Pre-enter here on SiEntries. Entries open in September 2024
Entry on day fee (members): £8.00
Entry on day fee (non-members): £10.00
Entry on the day may be available up to the race limit of 200.
Minimum age
18 years old
Race Organiser
Bill Johnson – contact: watchcave@hotmail.com
Mob: 07918 913300
Race requirements
The race is licensed by the FRA under UKA rules and is therefore a non-GPS race. You are allowed to use a GPS device to record your route and display your distance travelled during the race. However electronic devices cannot be used to aid navigation except in the case of an emergency. If you choose to use any GPS functions to navigate to safety you must declare yourself as a non-competitive participant at the finish.
FRA mandatory minimum kit is compulsory including waterproof full body cover (Waterproof full body cover means a pair of waterproof trousers and a waterproof jacket with an integrated hood. Both items must have taped seams) + hat (not a buff) + gloves + map + compass (not out of a Christmas cracker) + whistle + emergency food.
Kit check prior to race number allocation on the day. If you don't have the correct kit you won't be allowed to race.
Route description
The route will be flagged through the private Castle Carr estate.
‘Half’ runners are likely to meet ‘Full’ race runners at Crow Hill and share the same route from there on.
Please do not go through the private Castle Carr estate before race day.
Checkpoints
1: SE 011 286 edge of moor
2: SE 014 278 Sheepstones trig point
3: SE 022 276 Crow Hill
4: SE 035 301 Rocking Stone
5: SE 023 303 Lower Dean Head reservoir
Map for recce runs
Race route on the day
Records
Male - Martin Howard, CVFR (2023) - 52:18
MU21 - Samuel Shepperson, Leeds Uni (2023) - 1:13:19
MU23 - George Carley, Leeds Uni (2022) - 1:12:44
MV40 - Brendon Taylor, Rossendale Harriers (2023) - 1:05:25
MV50 - Norman Hayhurst, Bowland FR (2022) - 1:10:49
MV60 - Norman Hayhurst, Bowland FR (2022) - 1:10:49
MV70 - David Tait, Dark Peak (2022) - 1:38:07
Female - Charlotte Jackson, CVFR (2023) - 1:09:40
FU21 - Beth Dewing, Leeds Uni (2022) - 1:16:01
FU23 - Zara Tweed, Leeds Uni (2022) - 1:21:38
FV40 - Cass Chisholm, CVFR (2022) - 1:15:51
FV50 - Charlotte Taylor, CVFR (2023) - 1:22:08
FV60 - Jackie Scarf, CVFR (2022) - 1:22:28
FV70 - Aileen Baldwin, Stainland Lions (2022) - 1:37:12
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