Sugar Loaf 4th November 2023

Race #5 in the WFRA South Wales Junior Series

Organised by Brett Mahoney of Mynydd Du/Mini Dragons

This is a stunning circular fell race with routes for all age categories in the foothills of the Black Mountains.

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: 

U7s-U17s

U7s-U17s will run shorter courses; entry on the day for £2 - race entry is waived for WFRA junior members…join here: https://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=3237

U19s

u19s will run the adult race (9.6km +485m). Entry £8 - enter via Fabian4: https://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=3515 NO ENTRY ON THE DAY

Race distances

U7/U9 1.4km + 71m

U11 1.6km + 91m

U13/U15 3.2km + 132m

U17 5.5km + 177m

U19 9.6km + 485m

Timings

12.30pm U7,U9,U11,U13,U15,U17 Race Start (registration opens 11:00am - allow 15 minutes to walk to the start).

2.00pm U19 (registration opens at 1:00pm)

Location

Registration at The Crown, Pantygelli, Abergavenny - https://goo.gl/maps/ZfXU8BJXwvwZXxSi7

Please lift share/walk/cycle as there is limited car parking.

Any questions please contact Brett Mahoney: brettpetermahoney@gmail.com

Fell race website

https://sites.google.com/site/welshfellrace/individual-races/sugar-loaf-winter

Kit requirements

▪U19s, U17s, U15s & U13s 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 for a winter day out on the hill.

▪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 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). 

Course Maps

u17s & u9s route

u11s route

u13s & u15s route

u17s route