We are hosting a meeting today to allocate roles to people who have stepped forward and agreed to help the Club. Please come along today and you can discuss your preferences and meet your mentor who will guide you through this role. Thank you to all that said they could help but emailed to say they couldn’t make the meeting as discussed with you via email we will allocate a role for you and your mentor will be in touch soon.
For all others who did not attend the Parents Evening and complete an assistance form but would like to help and are willing to give an hour a month or a week to the Club please come along.
A very successful run today for all age groups. The weather seemed to have the 4 seasons in the space of a few hours but with mostly all still smiling at the end it was a good result and turnout for Falkirk Victoria Harriers. First race started at 12pm so with a 2 hour drive for most it was an early start. Here’s to a great start to the XC season and may it continue into 2023.
The Shale Trail is a way marked route through West Lothian’s historic oil shale landscape. The route from West Calder to Winchburgh is 25km and provides a low level and sheltered run route.
The 25km run is open to individuals or teams of 3 splitting the run at checkpoints at Livingston Civic Centre and Uphall Station Car park. Individuals can run the 25km to Winchburgh or just 8km to Livingston. You can also run the double Winchburgh – WestCalder – Wincburgh a route of 50km or thereby.
Age limits: 50km 20yr and older , 25km 17yr and older, 8km ( and relay) 15yr and older.
Enter ( entries will close at 23:59:59 on Friday 9th December).
Event information Hunters Bog Trotters Petlands junior hill races
Date: Sunday 25th September Entries: Email advance entry only. No late entries or entry on the day. Email: Meganmowbray@doctors.org.uk.
Please list the following: Name DOB Age on race day Club Email contact Race category you want to enter
Entries Open: Monday 5th September. Entries Close: Friday 23rd September 12noon. Cost of Entry: £1 (bring cash on the day).
U13 race: Boys and Girls 12.20 Distance 3.2km; Climb 110m. Born 2010 or 2011.
U15 race: Boys and Girls 13.00 Distance 4.9km; Climb 212m. Born 2008 or 2009.
U17 and U20 race: Boys and Girls 13.40 Distance 7.4km; Climb 326m. U17 born 2006 to 2007, U20 born 2003 to 2005. Boys and Girls races may be combined if entries allow, with any such combined race going at 13.40pm.
Parking, changing Please travel to the event using public transport if possible. Parking is available at the Bonaly car park. EH13 0PB There will be no changing room/shower facilities. Please arrive ready to race. The walk from the bottom Bonaly car park to the start is 1km uphill, allow 20-30minutes.
Race numbers Race numbers will be provided at registration. Please bring your own safety pins and pin your number at each corner.
Terrain The course is off road on paths of mud and grass.
Safety The course will be clearly marked and marshalled. A sweeper will run each race. There will also be a first aid presence. Be familiar with the SHR safety rules. You MUST bring a waterproof top and whistle and carry these during the race even if the weather is fair. Checks will be carried out on the start line. This is a compulsory race condition. No top/whistle = no run. NB if you start but then pull out, you MUST report to a race marshal or to the finish team (without running through the finish). Please check yourself for ticks after the event.
Other park users Please respect other park users. Please avoid disturbance to sheep. Sheep graze the moorland all year round, if you come across sheep, please give them a wide berth and do not run through the middle of the flock as this will cause stress.
Results There will be no race results available on the day. Race results will be posted online by Monday 26th September.
Covid-19 We would ask you to note and comply with the following: Please do not attend if you are ill, have symptoms of Covid-19. Bring your own food and drink for pre-race and post-race. No post-race water or snack will be provided.
Entry terms In submitting an entry all entrants acknowledge that this is an off-road hill race on rough steep terrain with inherent risk. They confirm that they will comply with the instructions of the race officials and marshals including the content of the Race Information Sheet. They will report to a race official if they start but do not finish. They will make themselves familiar with the SHR Safety Rules and Guidelines available at https://www.scottishhillrunners.uk/Safety.aspx .
Falkirk Victoria Harriers 