Note there is a NEW Event Centre,
first used in 2006
DVC Sports, at Dearne Valley College,
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Paper entry forms for postal entries
for individual and relay with event information
(Adobe Acrobat file, 125 kB)
or web form for individual postal entry, if you
have read information Word version
pdf Version
This web site is being closed down and is not being maintained. The new web page is http://www.hmarston.co.uk (which previously redirected users to blueyonder pages)
Individual fee:£12.00 for members of athletic clubs
£13.00 if you are not a member of an affiliated club. LDWA and
Tri-athalon are not affiliated
£17:00 for all late
entries, after 3 Dec.
PLUS £4 if you want to sleep at the event centre on the Friday night
My e-mail address should appear automatically on the NOCHEX form
c) you should get e-mail confirmation that you have sent the payment.
Starts:
Runners: 07:00 if you anticipate taking less than 12
hours. ONE RUNNERS' START
Walkers: 06:00 (generally taking
from 12 to 16 hours)
Time Limit: 16 hours aim (15 hours if
running)
Woodsetts checkpoint
- 45 km - closes at 14:30, Maltby - 62 km - at 18:00
Records:
Men: Chris Parkes (1996) 6 h 17 min
Women: Sharon Gaytor (1995) 7 h 44 min Equivalent
best time: Carolyn Hunter-Rowe (1992) 6 h 48 min, based on shorter
course
Entries:
Postal and electronic entries by 25th November £12.00 (£13.00
unattached) to guarantee a map, mementos and
acknowledgement of entry.
Pre-entries can be accepted to 3rd December but no details will
be posted out (SEA for results only)
Conventional,
by snail mail:
Send fee (cheques to RHAC)
and 2 SAE's, for confirmation/final details and results to
RRR Entries, 27 Slayley View Road, Barlborough, Chesterfield,
S43 4UQ Tel 07591 499183 email: (entries) Roundroth@NOTaol.com or
(information) rrr@NOThmarston.co.uk (remove the
NOT, and include a Subject and Body text - unexplained attachments are
treated as spam)
(if you do not have an entry form, read details below and follow link to
Individual Entry Form or Relay Entry Form, as appropriate, print yourself a
copy, complete it and post with payment to the above address, or download a .pdf
entry form)
Late entries
are allowed (after 3 Dec) & E.O.D, but at a premium fee of £15:00,
so PLEASE ENTER IN ADVANCE.
The absolute Minimum Age on the Day is 18
years for the individual event, although the TRA recommend a minimum age of
21
Please note
that entries and results will be processed by computer, and can
only be accepted on this basis. This information will only be
used in connection with the Round Rotherham Run.
Acknowledgement of Entries: Final Details will be posted on the website up to the day before the event. Your entry will normally be acknowledged within a few days of receipt. If your entry is received, you are "in". If it is not, individuals can enter on the day. It will not be possible to acknowledge late entries.
Event Centre:
Also Start and Finish, showers & hot food at Dearne
The Route: A "Wainwright-style" diagrammatic map will be available on the day. The route is subject to (usually) minor revision, which will be advised on the day. Check points, with some drinks and light refreshments. A schematic (for relocation, not for detailed navigation) for use with your Ordnance Survey Landranger Map 111 (Sheffield and Doncaster) or Explorer Maps 278 (Sheffield and Barnsley) and 279 (Doncaster) will also be available. The area designated as The South Yorkshire Forest is mainly rural land rather than an area of woodland.
Link to GPS waypoints page and a (back to) summary of the results on our Round Rotherham Page
Awards: Trophies for first, second and third male and female.
First team (3 from one club)
An award for 10 completions will be made for the first time this
year. Hence the request on entry form about previous
entries. You can check our Historical
Record to see how often you have started
and finished, and your times, according to OUR records; Corrections please to
Henry Marston
Please also let me know if you may have (or may have)
entered under a different name in earlier years (Steve v. Stephen,
Miss Jones v. Mrs Smith)
T-shirt, badge and certificate to all who complete the
course.
Safety: The event, held under TRA UK:athletics rules, takes place at low altitude (below 150 m, 500') but in the middle of winter. Competitors should be aware of the danger of hypothermia, and are advised to carry or wear a waterproof top (cagoule, etc) and adequate clothing. Walkers will require torches until about 07:30, and again from 16:00. All competitors take part at their own risk and must report to the Finish, or retire by handing in their number at an official check point. Competitors must register on the day, with travel information (car registration, companions, etc), and give their number at each check point. The Organiser reserves the right to alter the course in the light of conditions on the day. The Organiser and Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury arising from participation in this event.
Relay Registration form (update, to hand in on the day)
Start and Format: RELAY: 08:00: This is an eight stage relay with two to eight runners per team: The basic rules of the relay are:
(a) there is a change-over at each of the
seven intermediate checkpoints,
(b) runners
can be accompanied by "minders"
(c)
runners cannot run consecutive legs (except as a minder),
(d) it is the team's responsibility to get the fresh
runner to the check point, and to collect the incoming runner
(e) Mixed Teams; ladies run at least ¯
distance, 27 km. A lady can run the Glory leg (8) if (a) there are
4 or more stages run by ladies, (b) ladies run Stage 1 plus any
other plus 8 or (c) ladies run Stage 3 plus any of 2, 4, 5, 7 plus
8. There are more options if a man runs the Glory leg.
(Note: refreshments at checkpoints are primarily intended for individual competitors. Supporters should park away from the checkpoint and not obstruct the officials ).
For legal reasons, there is Minimum Age on the Day of 18 years, unless the minor is accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Entries: by 25th November. Team Fee £20.00
The entry procedure as as for individual,
except that there is NO ENTRY ON THE DAY
Entries and results will be processed by computer,
and can only be accepted on this basis.
Awards: Trophy
for first team, and first all-female team.
Other awards subject to entries
(e.g Mixed Team {ladies run at least ¯
distance, 27 km},
works/pub (i.e. non-athletic club) team, 8 person teams, 2 person
teams) .
Memento (£2.50) and badge (50p) available
to all relay participants (including a non-running team manager),
if ordered in advance.
Safety: As important as for the individual. All competitors take part at their own risk and must report to the Finish, or retire by handing in their number at an official check point, as required TRA / UK:Athletics rules. Teams must check in on the day, with details of the support vehicle (registration number), and to report team membership. The Organiser reserves the right to alter the course in the light of conditions on the day. The Organiser and Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury arising from participation in this event.
Form updated 06/06/2008