Sunday 25 October 2015

New course date for 2016: Saturday 18th June

This year will be the 11th anniversary of the Darrens Dash Hill race.  This tough event takes place in the village of Longtown (HR2 0LE), Herefordshire, close to the border with Wales. It is a charity event whose proceeds are split between Longtown Mountain Rescue Team, Longtown Pre-School and Longtown Primary School. 
Whats new for 2015 -  delete whole section please
The 2016 course will follow the same course as 2015 (see the route below).
A friendly event with something for all the family (childrens races, raffle, bouncy castle, refreshments)
Category prizes (fell race categories are used)
Delicious free tea and cakes for runners at the finish.
Longtown Mountain Rescue Team will again be providing the Mountain Safety cover.
The route
Hatterall Ridge dominates the skyline and marks the border between England and Wales.  Runners will run from the village and climb through farmland and Open Country to gain the ridge.  They will then cross into Wales with fine views of Llanthony Abbey, Pen y Gadair Fawr and the Vale of Ewyas  and then start a steady climb to the route’s summit marked at a Triangulation Pillar (Trig Point) at 552 m.  This marks the start of the swift descent along Offa’s Dyke Path until a sharp left turn and a few rock steps brings the runner to the Rhiw and the return leg that re-traces the ascent route.
Course Map
Entry restrictions
Minimum age 16.  Runners with dogs welcome, but they must be kept on the lead at all times.
Childrens Races
Different courses for Pre-school age, Infants, Lower Juniors, Upper Juniors and Key Stage 3.  Entry on the day.
How to enter
On line entry will open in January 2016.  Enter on-line: http://www.entrycentral.com/darrensdash
If you would prefer not to enter on-line you will be able to download an entry form and post it to the event organiser, Mike Fawcett. 

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