Thames Valley Cross Country League

Race 5, Sunday 18th December 2011

Hosted by Reading Road Runners at Bearwood College

The 2 lap course through woodland, playing-fields and track in the grounds of an impressive Victorian mansion includes a few gentle climbs. Can get waterlogged in places following heavy rain. A 200-metre section of track, and a short stretch of gravel may make it unsuitable for spikes. Parking on-site £1, please car-share if possible.

Register at the BJ flag from 10:30.
Entry fee paid by club.

Please wear Club shirts.

 Dec 18 11:00
 Bearwood College, RG41 5BG

Thames Valley Cross Country League

Race 6, Sunday 8th January 2011, 11:00

Hosted by Tadley Runners at Brimpton Common

The Tadley Runners event is demanding with a course that includes ploughed fields, tracks and a deep ditch. Showers available at the school.
Allow for a 15 minute walk to the start.

Register with Charles or Alison at the start.
Entry fee paid by your club. Please wear club shirts.

M4 to Junction 12, follow A4 then A340 through Aldermaston, turn right as you get to Tadley, at Brimpton Common turn sharp left, parking in the school playground. Follow the stream of runners heading for the start on the footpath beside the playground.

 Jan 8 11:00
 Hurst Community College, Brimpton Common, Tadley

Thames Valley Cross Country League

Race 7, Sunday 22nd January 2011, 11:00

Hosted by Bracknell Forest Runners at Lightwater Country Park

Bracknell Forest Runner’s event is held on sandy gravel trails and woodland of Bagshot Heath at the Lightwater Country Park. The course is 5½ miles over two laps. Convenient to junction 3 of the M3; follow signs to Lightwater Country Park and Leisure Centre. There will be car-parking signs and marshals. The start is a short walk away from the car parking. Register at the BJ flag near the start from 10:30. Entry fee paid by your club. Please wear club shirts.

** Club Championship Event **

 Jan 22 11:00
 Lightwater Country Park, The Avenue, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5RG

The BJ Cross Country guide 2011 contains information about Thames Valley League races in the coming season and gives useful tips on suitable kit and shoes, also news about the new Cross Country Trophy.

Cross Country Guide 2011

Thames Valley Cross Country League

Race 3, Sunday 27th November 2011, 11:00

Hosted by Sandhurst Joggers at Hawley Common

The Sandhurst Joggers’ event runs on Army training land, a mix of woodland and heath. Expect gravel roads, dirt tracks and footpaths, hills, sand, rough terrain and probably mud.

The bottleneck at the start has been successfully eliminated and the course generally gives easier overtaking. Please wear club shirts. Not suitable for spikes.

Register at the BJ flag in the car park from 10:30. Entry is free, paid for by your club. A nominal fee for parking may be levied by Sandhurst Joggers.

Hawley Common is north of Hawley Lake, just off the A327 by M3 J4a.

 Nov 27 11:00
 GU17 9LP