tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17464064223673602942024-03-19T11:00:40.165+00:00Darrens DashThe Darrens Dash is a challenging 10 km hill run on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The run includes a total of 1,500ft of ascent, undulating running along the Offa's Dyke path and a swift descent to the Olchon Valley.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-33541968844446331302017-06-11T16:43:00.001+01:002017-06-14T22:48:00.036+01:00Darrens Dash Hill Race - Saturday 17th June 2017<br />
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Herefordshire, close to the border with Wales. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "courier new"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Delicious free tea and cakes for runners at the finish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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through farmland and Open Country to gain the ridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will then cross into Wales and start a
steady climb to the route’s summit marked at a Triangulation Pillar (Trig
Point) at 552 m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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
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Pre-school age, Infants, Lower Juniors, Upper Juniors and Key Stage 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Entry on the day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "courier new"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Enter on-line: </span><a href="http://www.entrycentral.com/darrensdash" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "courier new"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">http://www.entrycentral.com/darrensdash</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "courier new"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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enter on-line you can download an entry form <a href="http://www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/darrens-dash">www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/darrens-dash</a> and post it to the event
organiser, Mike Fawcett. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-53029670150384397822017-05-27T09:31:00.000+01:002017-05-27T09:31:05.650+01:00Darrens Dash Hill Race Saturday 17th June 2017<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_59293678213353841446513">
Darrens Dash T-shirt revealed – pre enter now not to miss out:<br /><a href="http://www.entrycentral.com/darrensdash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.entrycentral.com/darrensdash</a> <br />
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There are now 3 weeks to go before the 12th and last Darrens Dash Hill Race on Saturday 17th June. The tough course is just under 6 miles and starts in Longtown, Herefordshire, and then winds it’s way up and up and then down through beautiful welsh border country. On the route you will enjoy views to Llanthony Abbey and beyond as well as the achievement of climbing 1,200 ft!<br />
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Entries on the day will be accepted but t shirts will be allocated to all pre-entrants first. Pre-enter if you don’t want to miss out on a t-shirt.<br />
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Children are not forgotten as there will be children’s races from pre-school to Key Stage 3, a bouncy castle and access to a range of play equipment. Children will also receive race mementoes, treats and water at the finish of their races. All children events are enter on the day.<br />
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To view the course map go to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodrunguide.co.uk%2Froutemap%2Fmyroutes%2F552945&h=ATP4hnkkbtd9KmrNs4Rq_0MTP9LfbzhQMF7tPMU86nWM5uNXMtZzSD9h40cnLr1XGTxtBSV_PDn8bmSe0NES4zVkr9PkVQ9XNKvVmALypOST-0rA75MYzS9kNOjRFopcdj0cF23SCjMDdX9QcIf6qdM&enc=AZNa8RqLHI5SbvmSapJzJQtm0VmarImqXjdZsR4JuQr8Ed3mZ9yd3qly8_Z5CvZ-lUH3c7REBLlb69uEmapAfjeUelnyIYMLGoKz-ArOOqhP8QIlcvBuBYlAbhD7ky96vhrjByC7vqdXSWsMDhgkq6Co_qYS3Rh1JxVTHwJ1VMXrgw&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.goodrunguide.co.uk/routemap/myroutes/552945</a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-34108613727667136122016-06-18T09:26:00.001+01:002016-06-18T09:26:03.630+01:00Entries on the day are still openThere are still places if you want to enter on the day. Registration opens at 12 pm. Race starts 2 pm.<br />
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The Pandy road has now re-opened.<br />
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Weather forecast is dry and bright.<br />
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Hope to see you later<br />
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Race organiserUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-8533188108696087242016-06-12T23:00:00.001+01:002016-06-12T23:00:22.618+01:00Allow extra time if travelling from South Wales / Forest of Dean<br />Anyone planning to approach Longtown from Pandy on Saturday should allow extra time for their journey, since the main road is closed due to roadworks and the diversion via Walterstone is easily congested (I recommend allowing 10 mins extra). Those travelling from Hereford via Ewyas Harold will not be affected, just follow the runner signs!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-80246669255225972572016-06-12T22:59:00.003+01:002016-06-12T22:59:32.682+01:00On line entries close on Thursday 16th JuneDarrens Dash update. Please be advised that on line entries will close on Thursday 16th June to allow time for setting up 'Race Timer' software.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-47873429169810095212016-06-09T22:23:00.003+01:002016-06-09T22:23:56.966+01:00New course map availableThe course map for this year's event can be viewed here:<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodrunguide.co.uk/RouteMap/MyRoutes/492534/Footpath">http://www.goodrunguide.co.uk/RouteMap/MyRoutes/492534/Footpath</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-5862187086989389482016-02-17T22:12:00.002+00:002016-02-17T22:12:52.010+00:00Online entry is now open<a href="http://www.entrycentral.com/darrensdash">www.entrycentral.com/darrensdash</a><br />
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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.<span style="background-color: white;"> <span id="yiv2532259833yui_3_16_0_1_1445177515224_4920">It is a charity event whose proceeds are split between Longtown Mountain Rescue Team, Longtown Pre-School and Longtown Primary School.</span> </span></div>
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<span id="yiv2532259833yui_3_16_0_1_1445177515224_4761" style="background-color: white;">The 2016 course will follow the same course as 2015 (see the route below). </span></div>
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<span id="yiv2532259833yui_3_16_0_1_1445177515224_4763" style="background-color: white;">A friendly event with something for all the family (childrens races, raffle, bouncy castle, refreshments)</span></div>
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Delicious free tea and cakes for runners at the finish.</div>
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Longtown Mountain Rescue Team will again be providing the Mountain Safety cover.</div>
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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 <span id="yiv2532259833yui_3_16_0_1_1445177515224_4919" style="background-color: #fdef2b;"><span style="background-color: white;">with fine views of Llanthony Abbey, Pen y Gadair Fawr and the Vale of Ewyas</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span> 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.</div>
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Minimum age 16. Runners with dogs welcome, but they must be kept on the lead at all times.</div>
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Different courses for Pre-school age, Infants, Lower Juniors, Upper Juniors and Key Stage 3. Entry on the day.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span id="yiv2532259833yui_3_16_0_1_1445177515224_4789">On line entry will open in January 2016.</span> Enter on-line: </span><a href="http://www.entrycentral.com/darrensdash" id="yiv2532259833yui_3_16_0_1_1445177515224_4607" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yiv2532259833yui_3_16_0_1_1445177515224_4608" style="background-color: white; color: #0066cc;">http://www.entrycentral.com/darrensdash</span></a></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">If you would prefer not to enter on-line you will be able to</span> download an entry form and post it to the event organiser, Mike Fawcett. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-58416610185836178912015-06-09T23:06:00.001+01:002015-06-09T23:06:42.082+01:00New course records on the 10th anniversary race!
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Herefordshire. Saturday 6th June 2015 - The 10th Darrens Dash Hill
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day dawned with a mixture of sunshine, cloud and a couple of light showers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The showers passed through and left a
glorious running day behind. A move to a Saturday and away from Father’s Day
seems to have been popular - runner numbers were the highest ever at 121.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were very pleased to welcome travelling
runners from Ilkeston and Northamptonshire as well as strong contingents from local
clubs on both sides of the border.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a warm up lap of the event field a new route took runners steeply up through
Cayo Farm and to the Rhiw before entering Wales and being rewarded with
magnificent views of Llanthony Abbey, Pen y Gadair Fawr and the Vale of
Ewyas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There wasn’t much time for
enjoying the views however as the 552m trig point on Hatterrall Ridge was soon
reached and then it was all downhill, reversing the ascent route from the
Rhiw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chris Jones of Mynyddwyr De Cymru
led strongly from the start and flew down the descent slopes to set a new
course record of 40:31, followed shortly afterwards by Paul Murrin of Chepstow
Harriers and Andrew Stephens of Monross Trailblazers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the Women’s Race Gintare Gaigal of Wye
Valley Runners won in 50:11 holding off the challenge of Nikki Morgan of
Chepstow Harriers and Clare Dallimore of MDC. Simon Downs and his dog Figaro
were the first finishers in the Cani Cross event in a time of 67.03. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Congratulations to Ed Dickson of MDC who was
awarded the ‘first local’ trophy in 50:54 having cunningly moved into the area
since the last race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>MDC were on great form
and narrowly beat Wye Valley Runners to the inaugural mixed team competition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">1<sup>st</sup> MV40<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Chris Harrhy, Mynydd Du<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">1<sup>st</sup> MV50<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tim Taylor, Hereford Couriers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">1<sup>st</sup> MV60<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Neil Grant, Chepstow Harriers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">1<sup>st</sup>
FV40<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Sue Shergold, FODAC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">1<sup>st</sup>
FV50<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Nikki Childs, Wye
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">1<sup>st</sup>
FV60<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Joyce Dodd, Chepstow
Harriers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Competitors were only awarded trophies for their highest achievement to spread
them round!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Full
results available on: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="file:///C:/Users/currys/Documents/Mike%20running/Darrens%20Dash/2014/www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/darrens-dash"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: blue;">www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/darrens-dash</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">80
children took place in the children’s races and showed their potential for the
future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Great tea and cakes were
provided to all runners and there was a goof haul of prizes in the raffle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Grateful
thanks to the main event sponsors:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Celtic
Vale – who provided the race water and sponsored the event t-shirts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Arlene
and Richard Clare – who sponsored the race trophies and children’s medals<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bryn Cider – also used as race prizes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The
event could not go ahead without the permission and good will of the following
landowners: Eric and Jean Price, Rob and Julie Bevan, Richard Prosser, Natural
England, Natural Resources Wales and the Brecon Beacons National Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A final but sincere thank you to Longtown
Mountain Rescue Team who provide the mountain safety cover for the event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Many
tough runners decided to combine the race with the following day’s Magic
Roundabout in the Begwyns and camped at Tan House Farm conveniently close to
the Crown Inn for refuelling purposes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Why
not join us on Saturday 11th June 2016 for next year’s race?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Mike
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Race
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-61111674980374355992015-06-01T22:21:00.002+01:002015-06-01T22:25:10.424+01:005 days to go - Enter now to claim your race t-shirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More than 70 pre-entries received so far - the highest ever at this stage, so it should be a race to remember for the 10th anniversary!<br />
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Remember there are only special event t-shirts for the first 100 entrants so enter now to avoid disappointment: <a href="http://www.entrycentral.com/darrensdash">www.entrycentral.com/darrensdash</a><br />
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Entry on the day will be available as well as free tea and cakes and Celtic Vale Water for every runner. Bouncy Castle and children's races too to keep the kids happy!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-28602166906635104872015-05-17T23:53:00.001+01:002015-05-17T23:53:14.567+01:00Darrens Dash 2015 - 3 weeks to go - Saturday 6th June 2015<div id="yiv0601961586yui_3_16_0_1_1431793690760_2214">
I hope you are aware of the Darrens Dash Hill race that celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year. The race takes place in 3 week's time and has moved a week earlier in the calendar to a Saturday.</div>
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<br />It is a challenging hill run of approximately 6 miles based in Longtown, Herefordshire that takes in some stunning scenery in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. This year's route crosses into Wales for the first time with a 'summit loop' and views to Llanthony and Pen y Gadair Fawr.</div>
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As well as the usual category prizes there is a local runners category, a Canicross category and for the first time a team category. Each mixed team will comprise 4 runners, a minimum of 1 member per team must be female. At present we have 4 teams entered but would love to see some more especially as several clubs just need an additional runner to make a qualifying team.</div>
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As an additional incentive the first 100 runners to enter will receive a special 10th anniversary t-shirt and all runners will receive a bottle of Celtic Vale water and free tea and cake.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-2636193151775290872014-05-06T23:08:00.000+01:002014-05-06T23:08:05.603+01:00Darrens Dash 2014 - Sunday 15th June 2014Less than 6 weeks to go before this tough border running challenge that sets off from the Herefordshire village of Longtown and then runs up to and along the border with Wales. 1,500ft of ascent, stream crossings, runners with dogs and an uphill finish all combine to make this the toughest challenge in Herefordshire.<br />
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There is gain as well as pain though! Wonderful scenery, stunning views (cloud permitting) and fantastic tea and cake and the knowledge that your efforts have helped raise funds for the local school, pre-school and Mountain Rescue Team.<br />
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Runners with dogs are welcome as are families - childrens fun run, bouncy castle all available.<br />
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To find out more and download an entry form visit the <a href="http://www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/darrens-dash">Wye Valley Runners</a> website.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-61718772394938001162013-07-23T08:57:00.004+01:002013-07-23T08:57:28.756+01:00Darrens Dash 2013 results<strong>John Pullen strikes again</strong><br />
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The day dawned bright and breezy, but my mid-morning the clouds were building and light rain started an hour before the race began. This did not deter the record field of 85 (including 8 Cani-X runners and their dogs) or the 58 children taking part in the children's races.<br />
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A revised course this year used a different start section. A crossing of the Olchon Brook ford avoided early congestion at a stile. (Canix-X runners had a delayed start and an amended course to open country where they rejoined the main route). From the brook steep climbing though fields led to open country and the relentless climb to the top of the Darrens crags. Longtown Mountain Rescue Team marshals awaited the hardy runners as they charged towards the Offa's Dyke ridge - the borderline between England and Wales. Patchy cloud deprived some runners of the magnificent views from Hatterrall Ridge. A turn to the south and undulating running eventually led to a fast runnable descent through Cayo farm. A sting in the tail awaited the runner in the shape of a short, sharp uphill run to the finish. Runners then sprawled in the meadow grass savouring their achievement before walking back to the school for their delicious tea and cake.<br />
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Strong running from John Pullen of Wye Valley Runners ensured that he held off the challenge from local rival and former winner and record-holder Matt James of Hereford Couriers in the men’s race. Stuart Moore of Wye Valley Runners was close behind in 4th place. Nicola Gething from Parc Bryn Bach was victorious in the Women’s race ahead of an impressive finish by Checkley-based Heather Walker, closely followed by Rebecca Davies of Wye Valley Runners. <br />
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Full results can be downloaded from <a href="http://www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/">www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk</a><br />
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Summary Results:<br />
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1st 44.48 John Pullen, Wye Valley Runners<br />
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2nd 45.54 Matt James, Hereford Couriers<br />
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3rd 46.00 Robin Smoult, Lliswerry Runners<br />
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1st 54.21 Nicola Gething, Parc Bryn Bach<br />
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2nd 55.07 Heather Walker, Asylum Functional training<br />
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3rd 55.34 Rebecca Davies, Wye Valley Runners<br />
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CANI-X<br />
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1st 1.08.50 Daniel Kane<br />
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Thank you to all marshals, volunteers, competitors and supporters. The event raised over £900.00 for Longtown School, Longtown Pre School and the Mountain Rescue Team<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-42111526544362797532013-06-13T07:02:00.002+01:002013-06-13T07:02:52.429+01:00Darrens Dash 2013 - 4 days to go, places still available!Sunday 16th June 2013 is the date of this year's race based at Longtown Community Primary School (HR2 0LE). Places are still available for entry on the day. The route to the start will be signposted from Pandy and Ewyas Harold off the A465.<br />
There is a revised start section to this year's race with an interesting water feature to avoid early congestion. Cani-X runners (runners with dogs) will share the same start line but then follow a different route to Open Country. Children's races start immediately after the main race start. The timings:<br />
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1 pm Registrations opens for entry on the day / Children's enterntainment opens<br />
2 pm Darrens Dash starts<br />
2.05 pm Cani-X event starts<br />
2.10 pm Children's race 1<br />
2.15 pm Children's race 2<br />
2.20 pm Children's race 3<br />
4 pm Prize giving & RaffleUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-22229662402260922902013-05-31T18:32:00.002+01:002013-05-31T18:32:35.464+01:00Darrens Dash 2013 - Sunday 16th June, course update.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The ponies were out in force when I did a trial run earlier today. Due to the cold, wet winter the bracken's not nearly as dense as in previous years so there will be less bracken basking for me to do this year. Yippee!<br />
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The event HQ is Longtown Community Primary School, Herefordshire. 12 miles from Abergavenny, 15 miles from Hay-on-Wye and 18 miles from Hereford.<br />
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For those who like to navigate using landscape features a few notes about the route:<br />
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The race starts and finishes in the shadow of Longtown's Norman Castle and after a short downhill section and a crossing of the Olchon Brook, the climbing begins. Steadily at first through fields to gain Open Country above the Turnant Farm. After a short traverse northwards on a broad trail, the tough climbing begins to the top of the Black Darrens crags where a helpful Longtown Mountain Rescue volunteer will point you in the right direction.<br />
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A short run across the moorland towards the distant summit of Pen y Gadair Fawr brings you to Hatterall Ridge. Turn south here and follow the undulating Offa's Dyke National Trail which first aligns with the Monnow Valley and then swings west to align with Skirrid Fawr ('The Skirrid'). Pass the trig point, descend to the col between Longtown and Llanthony, take the sharp left turn and then follow the runnable descent trail to the field boundaries above Cayo Farm. Run steeply down through the fields in the direction of Longtown Castle, through the farm, across the brook and a short sting in the tail uphill finish!<br />
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It has got to be done.<br />
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See you in a fortnight,<br />
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Race organiserUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-60261611375076813122013-05-25T22:56:00.001+01:002013-05-25T22:56:14.378+01:00Darrens Dash update - 3 weeks to go!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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3 weeks to go and the entries are still coming in. <br />
Are you tough enough to run to the top of the Darrens (see above)?<br />
Download an entry form from the race webpage <a href="http://www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/darrens-dash">www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/darrens-dash</a><br />
Enter in advance to make sure your race T-shirt is ready on the day.<br />
Look forward to welcoming you to Longtown on Sunday 16th June!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-16948676188669827062013-05-12T15:44:00.002+01:002013-05-12T15:44:53.454+01:00Darrens Dash 2013 - Sunday 16th June 2013<br />
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Are you tough enough to run this course?</div>
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Just under 6 miles long with 1,500 ft ascent - this is a cracking borders challenge.</div>
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Enter in advance or on the day, Race t-shirt + tea / cake for all finishers.</div>
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Childrens Fun Run and entertainment.</div>
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Full details and an entry form can be downloaded at: <a href="http://www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/darrens-dash">www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/darrens-dash</a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-46398359021324716452012-04-28T11:59:00.000+01:002012-04-28T11:59:02.213+01:00Darrens Dash entry form - 17th June 2012The date is fast approaching for this fantastic 6-mile hill race on the eastern edge of the Black Mountains. To pre-enter, save yourself £2 and make sure we have the correct T-shirt size for you, please download a form from <a href="http://www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/">http://www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/</a>.<br />
Family fun run, raffle, bouncy castle and refreshments also available. Longtown Community Primary School, HR2 0LE.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-21288466862403731522011-12-18T11:14:00.000+00:002011-12-18T11:14:00.747+00:00Darrens Dash 2012The date for the 2012 event has been set as Sunday 17th June at 2 pm.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-30970002652056180952011-06-18T15:15:00.000+01:002011-06-18T15:15:12.141+01:00You did it!The weather forecast certainly wasn't promising - 50 mph winds, extensive hill fog down to 300m and persistent heavy rain! A quick emergency route choice had to be devised and 30 brave runners took up the challenge. A newcomer to the Darrens Dash - Duncan Birtwistle of Harrogate Harriers - won the race in fine style in 36:00 whilst the first lady home was Emma McWilliams from Mynydd Du in 40:50.<br />
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The childrens fun run also attracted 18 entrants who battled it out on the slippery course. A bouncy castle, raffle, BBQ, produce stall and fantastic teas and cakes compensated for the dampness. Many thanks to all runners who took part and a particular big thank you to Longtown Mountain Rescue Team who provided marshalls 'on the hill', to the farmers / landowners who let us use their land, to the Wye Valley Runners team who manned the registration desk and finish line timing and to all the event sponsors without whom the event could not have taken place.<br />
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More than £500 was raised for Longtown School and Pre-School.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-4571870192315641172011-06-11T22:09:00.000+01:002011-06-11T22:09:07.230+01:001 day to goThe course is now set! There are still places available to enter on the day. Its firm and dry underfoot at the moment <u>but</u> the forecast for tomorrow promises something a little different. Cloud, wind and rain are going to make this unique course a little bit tougher. Don't be deterred you can be sure of great tea and cake at the end and you can sport your new Darrens Dash baseball cap with pride after having tackled this tough new course.<br />
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Look forward to seeing you tomorrow. The route to Longtown is signposted from both Pontrilas and Pandy on the A465 or Satnav HR2 0LE.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-16311643131384176022011-06-08T23:36:00.000+01:002011-06-08T23:36:15.844+01:00Four days to go!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although the event is filling up fast there are still sufficient places for runners to ENTER ON THE DAY for both the Darrens Dash Hill Race and the Castle Canter Family Fun Run.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We certainly won't turn anyone away and lots of lovely cakes are being baked in anticipation for hordes of hungry runners.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It looks like Sunday will start dry and bright producing a firm, fast course with occasional showers coming through to cool down runners in the afternoon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The route to Longtown Community Primary School (Event Centre) will be signposted from the A465 from Pontrilas (Hereford direction) and Pandy (Abergavenny direction). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look forward to seeing you on Sunday!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-32949873015911668292011-06-06T19:21:00.000+01:002011-06-06T19:21:16.327+01:00Darrens Dash Course Map - 12th June 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhTkavc23Z7SzZLtSkOZP2-K55YkAMDyf8wBfG84_xPbERhkRI4mUV15Dq_vRVlvmPMZr6hSH1SNwzTjZtCYZ9Y-wh01ZQCm87LWmlQlzmjWHVSd8PICWINTnZI9W_2NNsnxCgM3KkR4/s1600/D+Dash+Map+2011+version+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhTkavc23Z7SzZLtSkOZP2-K55YkAMDyf8wBfG84_xPbERhkRI4mUV15Dq_vRVlvmPMZr6hSH1SNwzTjZtCYZ9Y-wh01ZQCm87LWmlQlzmjWHVSd8PICWINTnZI9W_2NNsnxCgM3KkR4/s320/D+Dash+Map+2011+version+2.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-46230008396802140732011-06-01T22:13:00.000+01:002011-06-01T22:13:57.119+01:0010 days to go!Please note that the day and time of the event are different from previous years: this event is on <strong>Sunday 12th June at the earlier time of 2 pm</strong>. All previous events have been Saturday events and have started an hour later. It does mean that this year the mad among you can do the 'Man v Horse' on the Saturday and the 'Darrens Dash' on the Sunday!<br />
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There are still plenty of places left, so don't delay get your entry in to benefit for the pre-entry discount (it's almost worth a pint).<br />
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On Sunday I ran in the excellent <a href="http://www.crocodile8.org.uk/">Crocodile 8</a> event at Tillington in Herefordshire. The course was as dry as I've ever known it and a new course record was posted by Luke Mason from Wye Valley Runners. At the moment conditions on the Darrens Dash course are also very dry, but being a hill course this could all change in the next 10 days. One things for sure there will be a <u>new course record</u> on Sunday 12th as it's a brand new course!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746406422367360294.post-55738355676420882092011-05-23T23:54:00.000+01:002011-05-23T23:54:26.294+01:00What runners say about the eventReally enjoyed this, more that I was expecting to, to be honest. Very steep hill at the start then a quick run along the ridge and an even quicker descent. There isn't a more beautiful setting in my opinion. I managed to sprain my ankle, not during the race but getting the cake afterwards... not sure what that says but there you go ...<br />
What a fantastic run. Hard first mile, but then a belt along Offa's Dyke before heading down again. Most of it was runnable - although may not have been in bad weather. I loved it!<br />
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Brilliant race really enjoyed it,very friendly atmosphere and well marshalled. Starts with a zig zag climb to the ridge of the mountain,along the top then straight down… one to mark in the diary for next year. Thanks guys<br />
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Great race, with a very very very hard start, but lovely scenary at the top of the "hill".<br />
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Extremely well organised, beginner friendly fell race. Ascent was hard, but once on the ridge it was almost flat and then downhill all the way.<br />
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I loved the family-friendly feel and the kids races.<br />
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