Pen y Fan 9th July 2023
Race #2 in the WFRA South Wales Junior Series
Organised by Dylan Williams & Tom Meredith of Mynydd Du
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 (5.8km +588m). This is online entry in advance only, with entries closing at 8am on race day here: https://www.breconfans.org.uk/
U7s-u15s
Please let us know you are coming so we can prepare, using this link. However, entry on the day will be available for the U7 to U15 categories.
Race distances
U7/U9 1.0km + 60m
U11 1.8km + 115m
U13 & U15 3.7km + 275m
Course maps below
Timings
10:30 - 11:30 Registration
12:00 races start
Any questions please contact Dylan Williams or Tom Meredith
Parking
Please car share if possible!
There is parking in the areas to the left and right of the track after the gate at the end of the tarmac road. Please do not drive beyond the large boulder on right-hand side of the track.
Charges (passed on to the farmer):
£0 per car with 3 or more runners.
£1 per car with 2 runners.
£2 per car with only one runner.
CASH ONLY!
Details on https://www.breconfans.org.uk/pen-y-fan-race
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.
Mapiau o'r cwrs ¦ Course Maps
U13s & u15s
U11s
U9s and u7s