Surrey League Cross Country hosted by Fulham Running Club (Division 2) and Thames Hare & Hounds (Division 1 and Young Athletes).

1. Date: 1pm Saturday 9 November 2019

2. Venue: Wimbledon Common, London SW19 5NR. Race HQ is just few minutes walk north of Wimbledon Windmill. Note the location, it's not the same as previous race at Common.

3. Strict Rule: NO PARKING at the Common and NO COWBELLS due to horse riders. If you see someone using cowbells, please explain to them to stop.

4. Travelling to venue: The 93 bus route from Putney to Sutton (via Wimbledon) goes past the common - alight at Parkside Hospital or Queensmere Road.

5. Course Description:

Click on “Map in (mapometer)” to see map.

The startline is a short jog north of HQ. The course is two laps for senior men and one for young athletes predominantly through woodland.

The first two kms is flat and fast running past Kingsmere pond before turning right and running parallel to the A219 before looping back to HQ.

Second half is a bit harder work: Head north before sharp left going up over the “lumpy” Big Alp and fast descent going past HQ. Head towards the Windmill then a quick descent heading towards Queensmere and get ready for the “log steeplechase”! After Queensmere, sharp right and get your climbing legs out to head over Little Alps down the other side and go straight ahead for to start of second lap. For young athletes (Senior men end of second lap), turn right for final sprint to finish line.

HQ and “log steeplechase” is a good area to watch the race!

And the all-important question, “what shoes should I wear?” The course is muddy at parts but dry and stony at another. It’s not forecast to rain much leading up to the race and and the course will dry up. Come early, recce the course and decide for yourself, I would go for fast trail / fell shoes. Strava link to recce the course: Division 1 & 2, U13 and U15/17.

6. Race Timetable and Distance:

Division Two             1:00 pm          8.5km

U13 boys                  2:00 pm          3.2km

U15/17 boys             2:30 pm          4.3km

Division One             3:00 pm          8.5km

7. Course Safety:

Not running or coming along to cheer? We need some help, please give us a hand. Click here to voluncheer for division 2 race. Please contact THH for division 1 /junior races.

The golf course is out of bounds.

First aiders will be on the course. If you are in serious problem or you see a runner in serious problem, please stop to help them out. Get help from a marshal immediately. All our marshals will contact our first aider immediately.

The course will be marked with “THH” markers and / or rugby ball cones.

The race is organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. Please be considerate to the park and other park users at all times.

Please arrive by foot, by bike or by public transport.

Don't forget your race number and completing the health information on the reverse.

This is cross country so expect uneven surfaces, tree roots, trip hazards, muddy areas, fallen trees / branches and any other obstacles. The courses will be marked and marshalled by volunteers / club members in hi-vis bibs.

Watch out for cyclists, other runners, pedestrians, children, dogs, wildlife, park animals, vehicles, park maintenance work, falling branches and other obstacles around the course.

If you’re watching, keep clear of runners on the course, and look after any children and dogs you may have with you.

There are no changing facilities available at the venue, so please come ready to run. Toilets and refreshments are available at the Windmill Tea Rooms (adjacent to the car park mentioned above).

Please treat the environment and local nature with respect and take any litter home with you – even if you didn’t bring it.

8. Results:

The results for Division 2 will be produced by Fulham Running Club. For any discrepancies, please email fulhamxc@gmail.com

The results for Division 1 and young athletes will be produced by Thames Hare & Hounds. For any discrepancies, please email mike.farmery@clearandbright.com

9. Lastly:

We like to thank Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators for allowing us to host the race at Wimbledon Common (Home of Cross Country!)

Not running or coming along to cheer? We need some help, please give us a hand. Click here to voluncheer for division 2 race. Please contact THH for division 1 /junior races.

Andrew Han

07505 304 907

fulhamxc@gmail.com

Fulham Running Club

Division 2

Mike Farmery

07771 650 080

mike.farmery@clearandbright.com

Thames Hare & Hounds

Division 1 and Young Athletes