Tuesday 11 December 2018

Information for GLCL 2018/19 XC Series Race 3, hosted by Spirit of Monmouth Running Club, Sun. 6th Jan. 2019.

Thanks Emma King and everyone at Spirit of Monmouth for this information :

GLCL XC Series: Fixture 3 of 5
11am 6th January 2019 Humble By Nature, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP



Spirit Of Monmouth Running Club would like to welcome you to the third fixture of the 2018/19 XC series, at Humble By Nature Farm, Penallt. A fantastic varied terrain cross country course featuring hills, grass, mud and technical woodland sections, a few miles outside Monmouth.

Race start time 11am
Senior Men and Senior Women – 2 laps x approx 2.35m and total distance is 4.8m approx

PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED AT HUMBLE BY NATURE IT IS CRITICAL THAT RUNNERS CAR SHARE AND IF THE WEATHER HAS BEEN BAD PARKING WILL BE LIMITED FURTHER – IF RUNNERS TURN UP WITH ONE PERSON IN A CAR THEY WILL BE ASKED TO PARK IN PENALT VILLAGE OVER A MILE AWAY AND PRIORITY GIVEN TO RUNNERS WHO HAVE FULL CARS

Please note all parking in Monmouth itself on a Sunday is free, runners could opt to meet in Monmouth at the car park close to the Monnow Bridge to lift share from there and then there are plenty of places to go for coffee or lunch afterwards if desired.
As the venue is located in a small village and its continued use relies on the goodwill of the local community we request that all runners park considerately at all times and listen to the marshals.

RACE INFORMATION

Please take time to familiarise yourself with the course there is a map attached.
Headphones : All GLCL races are strictly no headphone events. If you observe any runner wearing headphones of any type, please ask them to remove them or point them out to a marshal. Runners that insist on wearing headphones will be asked to withdraw from the race and their club could be penalised. 
You will be directed to the start by marshals and signs, the race will start around 400m from the farm and will be clearly marked by flags. Runners will follow the boundaries of the fields throughout and will be directed by marshals and stakes/posts. The course is not the same as previous years and has been adapted for the new distance, you will also be running in the opposite direction than before. After the 2 laps, runners will be directed by marshals to make a left-hand turn into the finish funnel at the end of the first field. Once runners have crossed the finish line, they must stay in their finishing order and collect a token from the marshal. Runners are then requested to move away from the finish line promptly to avoid unnecessary congestion. Finish tokens should be given to your team manager who will record your club results.
We request that once runners have finished their run, they do not use the course to warm down, if you wish to warm down please any of the other fields.  We also encourage all runners to support their team mates as they complete the course, but ask that you please stay off the course as you cheer your runners home!
Hazards - The course does contain a number of potential hazards as you would expect at any cross country race, these include, tree roots, rocky ground, tree stumps, branches, bushes, and uneven ground also lots of mole hills. As the course is all grassland, if the weather has been wet prior to race day, the course is likely to be boggy, muddy and slippery in places. Please can all participants to wear appropriate footwear for the nature of the course, it is suitable for spikes.
First Aid - St John Ambulance will be in attendance for the duration of the race.
There will be no water stations available on the course and no water will be provided at the finish. Please bring your own drinks as required. Please ensure that you take all rubbish with you when you leave the venue and respect the farm.
There will be tea and coffee available to purchase from the coffee shop for a small donation.
Toilets -There are very limited toilets available at the venue. Please make use of toilet facilities before arriving and if you meet in Monmouth there are public toilets by the Monnow Bridge.
Please see the attached map for the race route.







Wednesday 7 November 2018

Information for GLCL 2018/19 XC Series Race 2, hosted by Griffithstown Harriers, Sun. 18th Nov. 2018.


Information for GLCL 2018/19 XC Series Race 2, hosted by Griffithstown Harriers.

Date : Sun. 18th Nov. 2018.
Venue : Pontnewynydd, Pontypool.
Car parking : Pontnewynydd Cricket Club, NP4 6RP.
Car parking is limited, please car share where possible.
The start/finish is 15 mins., 1/4 mile walk from the car park.
There will be no shelter at the start.
Race starts 11:00 am.
Race distance is approx. 5 miles for all runners on an out and back route over farm land and mountain top.
Showers will be available at the club after the race, teas and coffees will be able to be purchased, also the bar will be open.
See maps for location of car park and run route.
Run route can also be viewed :
Many thanks Pete Langley, Paul Mason and others at Griffithstown Harriers for providing this information.




Sunday 14 October 2018

Information for GLCL 2018/19 XC Series Race 1, Chepstow, Sun. 21st Oct. 2018

Information for GLCL 2018/19 XC Series Race 1, hosted by Chepstow Harriers.
Date : Sun. 21st Oct. 2018.
Venue : Piercefield Park, Chepstow.
Car parking : Chepstow Leisure Centre, Welsh Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire  NP16 5LR.
Car parking is limited, please car share where possible.
The start is 15 mins. walk from the car park.
There will be no shelter at the start.
GLCL race starts 11:00 am.
Race distance is three laps of 1.65 miles for all male female competitors.
Relatively fast course, over varied terrain.
Chepstow Harriers are also hosting a junior XC race, starting at 10 am.
Please note the junior race is not part of the GLCL Series and is entirely managed and the responsibility of Chepstow Harriers, for further details please contact them.
Many thanks to Andy and everyone at Chepstow Harriers for providing GLCL race information.
There will be a presentation at the leisure centre after the XC race for the winners and runners up of the GLCL 2018 Road Race Series.



Monday 17 September 2018

RESULT OF VOTE FOR EQUAL DISTANCE XC RACES

All ten GLCL clubs voted regarding preference of equal distance races for all male and female runners at GLCL XC races.
Result of the vote was :
YES in favour of equal distance GLCL XC races for male and female runners = 7 votes
NO not in favour of equal distance GLCL XC races for male and female runners = 3 votes

Therefore based on the majority vote decision, starting at race 1 of the 2018/19 GLCL XC Race Series all GLCL XC races will be equal distance of approx. 5 miles / 8km for all male and female runners.

GLCL 2018/19 XC RACE DATES & VENUES

GLCL 2018/19 XC RACE DATES & VENUES.
Further details will be published approx. one week before race day.


Friday 10 August 2018

GLCL 2018 RACE SERIES WINNERS and RUNNERS UP

Awards for the GLCL 2018 Road Race Series winners & runners up and the GLCL 2017/18 Combined XC & Road Race Series winners & runners up will be presented at the first race of the GLCL 2018/19 XC Series, Sunday 21st October 2018.




Tuesday 31 July 2018

GLCL 2018 Road Race Series, Race 5 of 5, Tues. 7th Aug., Cwmbran


The fifth and final race of the 2018 GLCL Road Race Series is jointly hosted by Griffithstown Harriers and Fairwater Runners Cwmbran on Tuesday 7th August.
Race HQ is The Olive Tree, Edlogan Way, Cwmbran NP44 2JJ.
Race starts at 7:30pm.
Car parking is limited at The Olive Tree, please car share if possible.
Marshals will advise you on the night of alternative car parking (also see map attached).
Toilet facilities are available at The Olive Tree.
You will also be able to purchase refreshments at The Olive Tree.
Remember that water / drink stations are not provided at GLCL races, it is the responsibility of the participants and their clubs to ensure runners have water.
This year we have a new course, approx. 5.5 mile route starting with a loop of Northfield and Southfield before joining Llanfrechfa Way then onto Llanyravon Way, Woodland Road, and finally the river path to the finish at Northfield outside The Olive Tree. (see route map).
Please remember that others will be using the footpaths etc.
Thank you to Colin and everyone at Griffithstown.



Wednesday 27 June 2018

Tuesday 3rd July; 2018 GLCL Road Race Series Race 4; Machen, hosted by Lliswerry Runners

Many thanks to Sarah Lauder for providing the following information of 2018 GLCL Road Race Series, Race 4, Machen, Tues. 3rd July.

Hi All,
Please find attached the race information for next weeks fixture.
Please can you stress the need to car share to all your runners, and only bring full cars to Machen.
We hope you enjoy the new venue.
Best Wishes
Laud (on behalf of Lliswerry)








Friday 1 June 2018

Tuesday 5th June; 2018 GLCL Road Race Series Race 3; Penallta

Tuesday 5th June;
2018 GLCL Road Race Series Race 3.
Penallta, hosted by Islwyn Running Club
The race starts at 7:30 pm
  Race HQ :
  Business and Technology Centre,
  Tredomen Park
  Ystrad Mynach,
  CF82 7FN
Car parking at the business centre.
Toilets available at the business centre
The course is approx. 4.8 miles,
Starting in the park, two laps of the hill, a mix of tarmac and stone/gravel path in the park, and then a flat run-in on tarmac to finish in front of the business centre
Allow 15 mins to get to the start from the car park.
See attached map for location of race HQ and map of run route.



Monday 21 May 2018

GLCL 2018 ROAD RACE SERIES RACE 2 CHEPSTOW TUES 22 MAY MORE!

Runners to gather for briefing at 7.20 on the grassy bank just 50 metres up from the Garden Ctre entrance. We’ll be asked to line up in expected finish order and then jog out of the gates and left along the road to the lane on the left. Runners should carry on along the lane behind the lead bike until all runners are in the lane. The race will then start.

Come to the Garden Ctre cafe after the race where you can buy drinks and snacks.

Enjoy your run!

Wednesday 16 May 2018

GLCL 2018 ROAD RACE SERIES RACE 2 CHEPSTOW TUES. 22nd MAY

Date : Tues. 22nd May.
Start Time : 7:30pm
Venue : Chepstow Garden Centre NP16 6LF. 
Start 200 metres away. Finish in the Garden Centre. 
Total run distance just over 6 Miles.
WA Licence issued.

Route : (also see map) 
Starting in the lane opposite the New Inn, up to the top of Ticken Hill.
Down Ticken to Mounton.
Up left up Hospital Hill to the Main Road.
Right to the roundabout and down A48 to the Mounton School turning on the right.
Left at Bayfield junction, and down to Mounton.
Up Ticken and left at the top.
Down to the start and right to the Garden Centre.

Thank you Dick Finch and everyone at Chepstow Harriers for the information.


Wednesday 25 April 2018

GLCL 2018 ROAD RACE SERIES RACE 1 PARC BRYN BACH TUES. 1st MAY

Details for the 1st race of the 2018 GLCL Road Race Series; 7:30 pm start, Tues. 1st May, Parc Bryn Bach. Thanks to Damian & Richard at Parc Bryn Bach Running Club for providing these details.





Friday 23 March 2018

GLCL 2017~18 XC Race Series Winners and Runners Up.

Congratulations winners and runners up of the GLCL 2017~18 XC Race Series.
Awards will be presented after the finish of the first GLCL 2018 Series Road Race, at Parc Bryn Bach, Tues. 1st May.


Tuesday 27 February 2018

GLCL 2017/18 XC RACE 5 GLEBELANDS NEWPORT (hosted by Caerleon Running Club) SUNDAY 11th MARCH

GLCL 2017/18 XC RACE 5 GLEBELANDS NEWPORT SUNDAY 11th MARCH


The fifth and final race of the GLCL 2017/18 XC Series takes place 11:00am, Sunday 11th March at The Glebelands, Newport , NP19 7HF and is hosted by Caerleon Running Club.
Thank you Andrew Taylor for supplying the following information.




Friday 12 January 2018

GLCL 2017/18 XC RACE 4 USK (hosted by Usk Runners) SUN 4th Feb.

GLCL 2017/18 XC RACE 4 USK (hosted by Usk Runners) SUN 4th Feb.

The fourth race of the GLCL 2017/18 XC Series takes place at Usk, parking at Usk County Hall, A472, NP15 1GA. 
Similar course to last year, except each lap has been shortened, so that men will run four laps (instead of three last year) and ladies will run 3 laps instead of two.
Many thanks to Jon, Graham, Adrian and everyone at Usk Runners for providing these details. 

Please take note that due to livestock at the farm, dogs are not permitted at this venue.