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1065 Paged:57254 Paged 3/2/09 10:54 Page 1 1065 Paged:57254 Paged 2/2/09 15:26 Page 2 ND LA SPO E B 2009 R ET ROAD SHOW TS P SUPPORTING FELL RUNNING for 28 YEARS 1065 paged:57254 paged 3/2/09 10:54 Page 1 1065 paged:57254 paged 2/2/09 15:26 Page 2 ND LA SPO E B 2009 R ET ROAD SHOW TS P SUPPORTING FELL RUNNING FOR 28 YEARS FEBRUARY 17 WINDERMERE MARATHON SEPTEMBER 01 PENNINE BRIDLEWAY RELAY (ROAD) 05 BEN NEVIS 14 CARNETHY 5 23 HUTTON ROOF 06 DERWENTWATER TRAIL 22 ILKLEY MOOR 24 HELVELLYN (M) 13 MOUNTAIN TRIAL 30 DUDDON (M) 19 THREE SHIRES (M) MARCH 07 HALF TOUR (E) (M) JUNE OCTOBER 07 DENTDALE (ROAD) 06 ENNERDALE (M) 03 CONISTON TRAIL 08 BLACK COMBE (M) 06 STRETTON HILLS (E) 04 IAN HODGSON RELAY (M) 28 CONISTON 14 (ROAD) 06 GARBURN TRAIL 10 LANGDALE (E) (M) 07 GRASMERE GALLOP (TRAIL) 18 BRITISH RELAY CHAMPS APRIL 20 TEBAY (B) (E) (M) 25 SNOWDONIA MARATHON 04 SLIEVE BEARNAGH (B) 21 SETTLE HILLS (ROAD) 11 ANNIVERSARY WALTZ (M) 18 COLEDALE HORSESHOE (M) JULY NOVEMBER 18 HAWKSHEAD TRAIL 3-4-5 SAUNDERS MOUNTAIN 01 DERWENTWATER 10 (ROAD) MARATHON 14 DUNNERDALE 11 WASDALE (E) (M) 14 TOUR OF PENDLE (M) 18 INGLEBOROUGH 19 KENTMERE HORSESHOE (M) DECEMBER PETE 25 SNOWDON 13 CALDERDALE RELAY BLAND SPORTS 30 RYDAL ROUND (M) MAY AUGUST 02 STUC A CHROIN (B) (M) 01 BORROWDALE (M) M = RACE MAP AVAILABLE 02 CONISTON (M) 01 Y GARN (B) 04 WRAY CATON MOOR 16 SEDBERGH HILLS (M) B = BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP 09 BEN LOMOND 23 GRASMERE SPORTS 10 BUTTEREMERE SAILBECK (M) 29 DENTDALE (E) E = ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP 16 FAIRFIELD HORSESHOE (M) RING THE NUMBER BELOW OR EMAIL [email protected] TO HAVE YOUR GOODS DELIVERED TO ANY OF THE ABOVE EVENTS PETE BLAND SPORTS ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THEY ARE SPONSORS OF THE BRITISH & ENGLISH FELL & HILL RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS AND THE LAKELAND CLASSICS FOR 2009 OUR HARVEY RACE MAP RANGE EXPANDS AGAIN IN 2009. CURRENT AND NEW RACE MAPS ARE ALL MARKED WITH AN (M) ABOVE. VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL THE SHOP FOR FURTHER DETAILS www.peteblandsports.co.uk 34A KIRKLAND, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 5AD TEL 01539 731012 1065 paged:57254 paged 2/2/09 15:26 Page 3 Scottish Hill Runners Calendar 2009 - online with results at www.shr.uk.com Introduction The Scottish Hill Runners Calendar provides a comprehensive list of hill races in Scotland for 2009, and includes Highland Games, Mountain Marathons and junior hill races. Several championship fixtures from further afield are also included, such as the World Championship and World Masters races. Although we have made every effort to ensure the information in the Calendar is accurate, neither the compilers nor Scottish Hill Runners can accept any responsibility for any errors or their consequences. We suggest that for any amendments to race details, you should check the Scottish Hill Runners website at www.shr.uk.com. For races at Highland Games events, we advise you to phone the organiser before travelling (particularly for the race’s start time), or visit www.albagames.co.uk. If you find any errors in the Calendar, or have any amendments to make, then please e-mail the corrections to [email protected], or contact the Secretary (address below). A team of SHR volunteers has helped to produce this calendar. Thanks are due to Chris Upson (team leader), Ian Nimmo, Malcolm Patterson, Ronnie Gallagher (championship races) and Louise Burt (advertising), plus Mark Johnston and Alasdair Anthony for Scottish Athletics information. Many thanks also to John Hepburn (www.wagtailgraphics.co.uk), who has designed and printed this calendar. Scottish Hill Runners (SHR) Scottish Hill Runners is an independent organisation providing services for hill runners in Scotland. Membership benefits include a regular newsletter, an annual journal and this SUPPORTING FELL RUNNING FOR 28 YEARS Calendar. We aim to provide information on all aspects of hill racing, training, long distance challenges, and non-competitive hill running in Scotland. Committee: Dave Cummins (Convenor), Malcolm Patterson (Secretary: 6 Nigel Gardens, Glasgow, G41 3UQ. 0141 632 6986, [email protected]), Louise Burt (Treasurer), Ronnie Gallagher (Championships and Journal: 0131 661 5484, [email protected]), Chris Upson (calendar co-ordination) Ian Nimmo (membership), Andy Spenceley (statistician) and Jamie Thin. SHR annual membership runs from 1st January and costs £8 (£2 junior/student/unwaged); cheques payable to ‘Scottish Hill Runners’. The cost for additional members at the same address is £4 each, but only one copy of each printed publication will be sent to that address. To join the SHR, please send your name, address, phone, email, club, date of birth with cheque to Ian Nimmo (Membership Secretary) at: 5 Whitehouse Terrace, Edinburgh, EH9 2EU; 0131 447 4735, [email protected]. Alternatively go to www.shr.uk.com/HowToJoin.aspx for instructions on how to complete the process electronically. Race Categories The UK Athletics Rules for Competition (1st April 2008) at www.ukathletics.net state the following: (1) An “official UKA Fell Race” is one held under UKA Rules for Competition. (2) A fell race is one run on fell, hill or mountain terrain and shall be categorised as follows: Category A (a) Should average not less than 76m (250 feet) of climb per 1.6km (mile). (b) Should not have more than 20% of race distance on road. (c) Should be at least 1.6km (one mile) in length. Category B (a) Should average not less than 38m (125 feet) of climb per 1.6km (mile). (b) Should not have more than 30% of race distance on road. Category C (a) Should average not less than 30.4m (100 feet) of climb per 1.6km (mile). (b) Should not have more than 40% of race distance on road. (c) Should contain some genuine fell terrain. Race Length Categories (a) Category L (long) race is 19.3km (12 miles) or over in length. (b) Category M (medium) race is 9.6km (6 miles) and over but less than 19.3km (12 miles). (c) Category S (short) race is under 9.6km (6 miles) in length. So, e.g., Ben Nevis is category “AM”, because it has 96m of climb per km, and is 14km long. Junior age limits UKA Rule 410 states that Race Organisers must stipulate age limits for their events. Many shorter races are suitable for juniors or have separate courses for juniors. UKA Rule 410 specifies the maximum length of course that juniors are permitted to race: M = RACE MAP AVAILABLE Under 12 3 km Over 12/Under 14 5 km B = BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP Over 14/Under 16 6 km Over 16/Under 18 10 km E = ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP Minimum age limits are stated for each race in the Calendar. Age groups are defined by the runner’s age on 1 January 2009. N.B. So as an example, when a race states “Over 12”, this means that the race is only for runners who were 12 years of age or over on the 1st January (i.e., born in 1996 or earlier). There may be races where the organiser sets more restrictive age limits than those stated above – for example where there is a lot of climb or rough terrain. These age limits are stated in the Calendar where known, but you are always advised to check with the race organiser before travelling. If you would like a copy of the Junior Hill Running Race Calendar 2009, which is a separate listing of all hill races suitable for juniors, then please contact the Secretary (address above). Scottish Hill Runners Championships 2009 Senior Championship The SHR Senior Championship for 2009 consists of the following six races: Clachnaben (M), Screel (S), Stuc a'Chroin (L), Arrochar Alps (L), Meall an t-Suidhe (S) and Meall a' Bhuachaille (M). 1. To complete the Championship, you must complete one race from each category (S, M, L), plus one other: i.e. four races in total. NB: For the 60+ category, runners are allowed to complete any 4 out of the 6 races. Each runner who completes the Championship will be awarded a memento. 2. Medals will be awarded to the first three male and female runners in each category – Senior, V40, V50 and V60. Category winners will also receive a trophy, to be kept for one year. Category is determined by runner’s age on the day of the race. Team prizes will be awarded to the first Senior and Over-40 teams, four runners to count for Senior men’s teams and three for Senior women’s teams. Over-40 teams are three runners to count for both men and women. NB: An athlete can only count for one Club's team in a given championship race. Copyright. Scottish Hill Runners. Copying, adapting, distributing, or communicating to the public by electronic transmission requires the prior approval of Scottish Hill Runners in order to protect and maintain the accuracy of the contents. 1065 paged:57254 paged 2/2/09 15:26 Page 4 Scottish Hill Runners Calendar 2009 - online with results at www.shr.uk.com 3. To receive a trophy or medal, you must be able to claim Scottish eligibility: i.e. Scottish by birth or residence, or via a first-claim Scottish club. 4. Points are awarded to the first 40 runners in each category, except for the Over 60s and teams, where points are awarded to the first 20 only. The winner in each category receives one extra point, e.g. 41 points for first, 39 points for second, etc. You don’t need to score any points to receive a memento, so long as you complete the relevant four races. 5. In the event of a tie in any of the championship categories, the winner will be the one who has beaten the other the most in championship races.
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