Llanthony Show 5th August 2023

Race #3 in the WFRA South Wales Junior Series

Organised by Tom Meredith of Mynydd Du

This is a cracking fell race at a lovely rural show in the Black Mountains…information about the show below*

All junior race entrants (U7 to U19) please complete a series consent form online (you only have to complete it once per series and it saves paper): https://forms.gle/iQzSTRM3sxUnTnsV7 

Or a hard copy on the day (which you’ll need to complete for each race).

Entries: 

u17s/u19s

u17s & u19s will run the adults race (6.3km +350m). This is entry on the day for £2 plus show entry (£5)*

U7s-u15s

U7s-U15s will run shorter courses; entry on the day for £2 plus show entry (£5)* - £2 race entry is waived for WFRA junior members…join here: https://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=3237

Race distances

U7/U9 1.0km + 50m

U11 1.8km + 130m

U13 2.9km + 225m

U15 4.4km + 325m

Course maps below

Timings

11:15 U7-U15 race start (registration 10:00 – 11:00)

12.15 U17 & U19 race start (registration 10:00 – 12:00)

Any questions please contact Tom Meredith Thomas_meredith1@btinternet.com

Fell race website

https://sites.google.com/site/welshfellrace/individual-races/llanthony-show

 *Llanthony Show Information

This fell run is just one aspect of the Llanthony Show - a lovely, and surprisingly large, rural event with horse jumping, produce competition (flower, veg, cakes, jam, handicrafts etc), pony judging, gymkhana, sheep shearing, dog show, beer tents, burgers, ice creams, candy floss and all manner of foods, sack races, 3 legged race.

More information here, including location: https://www.llanthonyshow.org/

Kit requirements

§  U19s, U17s and U15s should be prepared to carry full kit in all races, as per WFRA rules: waterproof coat and trousers (taped seams and hood), hat/buff, gloves, map (provided at registration), compass & whistle.

§  Other age groups may need to carry/wear a waterproof coat, hat, gloves, depending on the weather - please come prepared.

§  All runners should bring spare clothes to keep warm before and after the race. These can be left at the start (at own risk)

§  Races for the younger age groups will be well marked. The course for u17s and u19s will not be fully marked. These runners should familiarise themselves with the map beforehand, and some basic navigation may be required (GPS not permitted). 

Age categories (year of birth) 

under 7 (2017-18) 

u9 (2015-16)  

u11 (2013-14)  

u13 (2011-12) 

u15 (2009-10) 

u17 (2007-08) 

u19 (2005-06)

Runners under 6 must run with an adult.

Course Map