Beacon Hill Trail Run

 
'Well done to everyone who braved the rain to take part in the 2nd Beacon Hill Trail Run last night! Although it was quite a small, we like to think 'elite' race, we had a great time. Congratulations to the winners, especially the canine ones! The results can be found HERE. See you all next year when we promise to not clash with the football...'

Results:
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The Beacon Hill Trail Run is an approximately 5 mile run within the boundaries of the Beacon Hill Country Park. The race is open to runners of all abilities, Nordic walkers and Canicrossers. The route takes you through the beautiful scenery of the Beacon Hill Park and includes a couple of hills, woods, fantastic views and a fast 1 mile downhill stretch to the finish. The route is run on the designated mountain bike/horse/walker trails within the park.

Where?
The Beacon Hill Trail Run takes place at The Beacon Hill Country Park, Lower Car Park, Breakback Lane, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8TA. The Beacon is a 240 acre site of undulating heathland, woodland, grassland, wetlands, rocky outcrops and meadows. Rising to a height of 245m, Beacon Hill is the second highest point in Leicestershire and boasts spectacular views of Charnwood Forest and the Soar Valley. The Country Park supports an important range of plants and animals and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Beacon Hill is also the site of a Bronze Age hill fort believed to be up to 3,000 years old. Look out for the unusual rock formation shown below as you run round the track near the summit. You will see why it has been christened the 'Old Man of Beacon Hill'.

Directions?
The Beacon Hill Country Park lies 3 miles south of Loughborough and is within a 5 minute drive of Junctions 22 and 23 of the M1 motorway.
From J23 follow the A512, turn right onto Snell's Nook Lane, signposted Nanpantan. Continue straight onto Woodhouse Lane, which turns into Breakback Lane. The Lower Car Park entrance is on the right and is signposted.
From J22 follow the A511, then turn right onto the B591, Copt Oak Road. Take the 4th right, which turns into Beacon Road. You'll pass the Upper Car Park to the Beacon on your left and Broombriggs Farm Country Park Car Park on your right. Turn left onto Breakback Lane, the Lower Car Park entrance is on the left and is signposted.

Map reference: SK 510147 Approximately 4 miles from Loughborough Rail station.
Buses: There are bus links via Woodhouse Eaves Mon-Sat - CentreBus No 54 (Hourly)

When?
The Beacon Hill Trail Run will commence at 7.00pm on Friday 18th June 2010.

How can I enter?
Entry Fee = £8 Affiliated, £10 Unaffiliated or £12 on the day if the race limit of 300 has not been reached. You must be 18 years or over on Race Day to enter.
Download a Postal Entry Form HERE
You can also enter online HERE
Postal entries must include a LARGE SAE with the correct postage for a large letter. Online entries will receive an email confirmation of entry. Encashment of cheques will confirm postal entries. The closing date for postal entries is Tuesday 15th June.
All race numbers will be posted to competitors approximately two weeks prior to race day. All runners will receive a pre race email approximately ten days prior to race day with all 'on the day' information. Any later entries must collect their numbers by 6.30pm from Registration.
Entries will be accepted up until 6.15pm on Race Day only if the race limit of 300 is not reached.
Registration will close at 6.45pm.

Route?

Pre Race Briefing?
There'll be a Pre Race Briefing for ALL competitors at 6.45pm at the start area to warn you of any additional hazards.

Start times
All runners will start at 7pm, and all Nordic walkers and Canicrossers will start at 7.10pm.

Parking?
The Start/Finish areas and Race Village are located next to the Lower Car Park, Breakback Lane, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8TA where there is ample parking. There is a £1.50 parking fee payable via machine to the Country Park, so PLEASE remember to bring the correct change with you. The machine is at the entrance to the car park so if you don't have the correct change you will block the entrance. The Car Parking marshals will not have change for the machine. Additional parking is situated at Broombriggs Farm, Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8TA  and the Upper Car Park, Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8SP,  again parking fees of £1.50 apply. The race Registration/Start area can be reached from the additional parking sites by foot, the routes being clearly marked to the Lower Car Park; it's approximately 5 minutes from the Broombriggs Farm Car Park and 10 minutes from the Upper Car Park to the Start area. All parking will be supervised by marshals. All car parks close for access at 20.00pm. Please respect the residents of Woodhouse Eaves and use the Beacon Car Parks and DO NOT park on the adjacent roads, most of which are double yellow lines.

Suitable for beginners?
The Beacon Hill Trail race is open to runners, Nordic walkers and Canicrossers, and is definitely suitable for beginners and would make a great introduction to trail running, although it is a hilly course.

Key Storage?
Key storage will be available at the Registration Tent, please label your car keys with your race number. Although the Registration Tent will be supervised throughout the duration of the event, Pure Personal Training Ltd cannot be held responsible for any loss of keys/property left at the Tent.

Drinks?
There'll be a drinks station at approximately mile 2 and at the finish providing sports drinks and water. There are also drinking water fountains/taps available at the Lower and Upper Car Parks. There will be water available for the Canicrossers' dogs at approximately mile 1, the mile 2 drinks station, the upper car park and the finish. There will also be a 'dog pawbath' at the finish!

First Aid?
Belvoir First Aid will take care of you.

Massage?
There 'll be free pre and post sports massage to all competitors (that's human not canine!) very kindly provided by the Sports Massage Diploma Students at Loughborough College.

Memento?
All finishers will receive a memento (including the canine ones).

Prizes?
There'll be prizes for the first, second and third male and female runners and the first, second and third Nordic walkers and the first Canicrosser.

Toilets?
There are toilets at the Start/Finish area of the Lower Car Park and the Upper Car Park, which also has disabled toilets and baby changing facilities. Please respect the surroundings of the Beacon and use the loos provided.

Footwear?
The race is run on designated mountain bike/horse/walkers trails which are predominantly of an even, stoney surface. There is a very short section of tarmac and a short section of sandy, muddy trail so road shoes will be just fine. Running spikes are not allowed.

Charity?
The Beacon Hill Trail Run is supporting the Derbyshire Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA). If you'd like to raise funds for this very worthy cause please download an official sponsorship form HERE pester your friends and family for sponsors. We will have collectors on race day so please remember to bring some loose change!

Got any questions?
Drop us an email at thebeacon@purepersonaltraining.co.uk or give us a call on 0800 2987376.

We regret that having entered The Beacon Hill Trail Run, we will not be able to provide any refund, transfer or credit either in part or in full, whatever the circumstances of the entrants' non-attendance.

On Race Day Remember...
If you haven't received your Race Number by post please pick up your Race Number from Race Registration by 6.30pm. Please bring your own safety pins x 4, but we'll have spares if you forget. You must wear your number on the front and do not fold, cut or alter the number in any way.
To bring the correct change, £1.50, for the car parking fee, payable at the entrance by machine.
No running spikes allowed, trail or road shoes only.
Canicrossers; only dogs over 1 year old and preferably 2 years old will be allowed to take part.
Canicrossers, please keep your dogs on a lead at ALL times, no dogs to be left unattended in cars, clean up after your dogs and use the bins provided, no choke/check chains, no muzzles (other than racing greyhound type muzzles) and only fixed leads, not flexi.

UK Athletics Licence No.2010-100760

The Skeleton Run

The Skeleton Run is an approximately 5 mile night trail run within the boundaries of the Beacon Hill Country Park. The race is open to runners of all abilities and Nordic walkers, aged 18 years or over. The route takes you through the beautiful Beacon Hill Park  and includes a couple of hills, woods, and a fast 1 mile downhill stretch through the woods to the finish. The route is run on the designated mountain bike/horse/walker trails within the park and would be a great, first time night run!

Where?
The Skeleton Run takes place at The Beacon Hill Country Park, Lower Car Park, Breakback Lane, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8TA. The Beacon is a 240 acre site of undulating heathland, woodland, grassland, wetlands, rocky outcrops and meadows. Rising to a height of 245m, Beacon Hill is the second highest point in Leicestershire and boasts spectacular views of Charnwood Forest and the Soar Valley. The Country Park supports an important range of plants and animals and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Beacon Hill is also the site of a Bronze Age hill fort believed to be up to 3,000 years old.

Directions?
The Country Park lies 3 miles south of Loughborough and is within a 5 minute drive of Junctions 22 and 23 of the M1 motorway.
From J23 follow the A512, turn right onto Snell's Nook Lane, signposted Nanpantan. Continue straight onto Woodhouse Lane, which turns into Breakback Lane. The Lower Car Park entrance is on the right and is signposted.
From J22 follow the A511, then turn right onto the B591, Copt Oak Road. Take the 4th right, which turns into Beacon Road. You'll pass the Upper Car Park to the Beacon on your left and Broombriggs Farm Country Park Car Park on your right. Turn left onto Breakback Lane, the Lower Car Park entrance is on the left and is signposted.

Map reference: SK 510147 Approximately 4 miles from Loughborough Rail station.
Buses: There are bus links via Woodhouse Eaves Mon-Sat - CentreBus No 54 (Hourly)

When?
The Skeleton Run will commence at 7.00pm on Friday 29th October 2010.

Route?

The Race Village/Finish will be lit, the Start area will not be lit to accustom your eyes to the dark. The route will be marked by glow sticks and fluorescent signs, there will also be Marshals on the course.

How can I enter?
Entry Fee = £10 Affiliated, £12 Unaffiliated or £15 on the day if the race limit of 300 has not been reached. You must be 18 years or over on Race Day to enter.
Download a Postal Entry Form HERE
You can also enter online HERE
Postal entries must include a LARGE SAE with the correct postage for a large letter. Online entries will receive an email confirmation of entry. Encashment of cheques will confirm postal entries. The closing date for postal entries is Tuesday 26th October.
All race numbers will be posted to competitors approximately two weeks prior to race day. All runners will receive a pre race email approximately ten days prior to race day with all 'on the day' information. Any later entries must collect their numbers by 6.30pm from Registration.
Entries will be accepted up until 6.15pm on Race Day only if the race limit of 300 is not reached.
Registration will close at 6.45pm.

Torch?
All competitors MUST wear/carry a head or handheld torch. Any competitor without a torch will be disqualified.

Pre Race Briefing?
There'll be a Pre Race Briefing for ALL competitors at 6.45pm at the start area. This will outline any special considerations regarding running at night.

Start Times?
All runners and Nordic walkers will start at 7pm.

Parking?
The Start/Finish areas and Race Village are located next to the Lower Car Park, Breakback Lane, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8TA where there is ample parking. There is a £1.50 parking fee payable via machine to the Country Park, so PLEASE remember to bring the correct change with you. The machine is at the entrance to the car park so if you don't have the correct change you will block the entrance. The Car Parking marshals will not have change for the machine. Additional parking is situated at Broombriggs Farm, Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8TA  and the Upper Car Park, Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8SP,  again parking fees of £1.50 apply. The race Registration/Start area can be reached from the additional parking sites by foot, the routes being marked to the Lower Car Park; it's approximately 5 minutes from the Broombriggs Farm Car Park and 10 minutes from the Upper Car Park to the Start area. All parking will be initially supervised by marshals.  All car parks close for access at 20.00pm. The route back from the Finish to the Upper Car Park will be lit by glow sticks to help guide you back to your cars. Please note that there may not be Marshals in the Upper Car Park when you return to your car. Please respect the residents of Woodhouse Eaves and use the Beacon Car Parks and DO NOT park on the adjacent roads, most of which are double yellow lines.

Key Storage?
Key storage will be available at the Registration Tent, please label your car keys with your race number. Although the Registration Tent will be supervised throughout the duration of the event, Pure Personal Training Ltd cannot be held responsible for any loss of keys/property left at the Tent.

Drinks?
There'll be a drinks station at approximately mile 2 and at the finish providing sports drinks and water. There are also drinking water fountains/taps available at the Lower and Upper Car Parks.

First Aid?
Belvoir First Aid will take care of you.

Memento?
All finishers will receive a memento.

Prizes?
There'll be prizes for the first, second and third male and female runners and the first Nordic Walker plus various spot prizes. Being so close to Halloween, please be aware that fancy dress is not compulsory, but definitely encouraged!

Toilets?
There are toilets at the Start/Finish area of the Lower Car Park and the Upper Car Park, which also has disabled toilets and baby changing facilities. Please respect the surroundings of the Beacon and use the loos provided.

Footwear?
The race is run on designated mountain bike/horse/walkers trails which are predominantly of an even, stony surface. There is a very short section of tarmac and a short section of sandy, muddy trail so road shoes will be just fine. Running spikes are not allowed.

Charity?
The Skeleton Run is supporting the Derbyshire Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA). If you'd like to raise funds for this very worthy cause please download an official sponsorship form HERE and pester your friends and family for sponsors. We will have collectors on race day so please remember to bring some loose change! 

Got any questions?
Drop us an email at skeleton@purepersonaltraining.co.uk or give us a call on 0800 298 7376.

We regret that having entered The Skeleton Run, we will not be able to provide any refund, transfer or credit either in part or in full, whatever the circumstances of the entrants' non-attendance.

On Race Day Remember...
If you haven't received your Race Number by post please pick up your Race Number from Race Registration by 6.30pm. Please bring your own safety pins x 4, but we'll have spares if you forget. You must wear your number on the front and do not fold, cut or alter the number in any way.
To bring a head or hand held torch with you. You will not be allowed to run without a suitable torch.
To bring the correct change, £1.50, for the car parking fee, payable at the entrance by machine.
No running spikes allowed, trail or road shoes only.
Halloween fancy dress is not compulsory, but definitely encouraged!

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