Starts:
Runners: 08:00 (or 07:00 if you anticipate taking over 8 hours).
Walkers: 06:00 (generally taking from 12 to 16 hours)

Time Limit: 16 hours aim (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: Contact Sharon Burton for entry enquiries
Postal and electronic entries by 20th November £11.00 to guarantee a map, mementos and acknowledgement of entry.
Pre-entries can be accepted to 10th 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
Phone (01246) 812957
or
Electronically mailed (by completing and submitting linked entry form, see below):
Pay on the day; confirmation/final details by e-mail and on web
Maps/plans of route cannot be supplied without an SAE
Leave an SAE at registration for results

Late entries (after 10 Dec) & E.O.D £15:00.

For legal reasons, the Minimum Age on the Day is 18 years, unless the minor is accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
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. It is planned to used electronic timing in this event: Save £1.00 on entry fee if you have your own SI tag or can borrow one. (This corresponds to the hire charge we have to pay for the tags).

See SportIdent's web Swedish page or SI's web German page (text in English - at least most of it)

Acknowledgement of Entries: The Final Details will be posted (snail mail and electronically) in December, to ensure completeness. If your entry is received, you are "in". If it is not, individuals can enter on the day. It may not be possible to acknowledge late entries.

Event Centre: Also Start and Finish, showers & hot food. The Brampton Leisure Centre, between Wombwell and Wath-on-Dearne, is off the B6089 (OS Landranger 111/ Explorer 278 / SE417011). Travel Directions: the event centre is marked by an S (for Start) in a triangle. Alternatively see the Long Distance Walker's Assn website where the forthcoming events section has a detailed map to the RRR venue

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 FRA/BAF rules, is a Category C Long Fell Race which 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, as required by FRA/BAF rules. 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.

One of the Northern Triangle Trail Event Series incorporating Team and Individual Awards The Darlington Dash, probably in MARCH 2002 , contact Keith Shevels or see the KVAERNER Quakers Running Club web-page and The Doncaster Doddle, probably Feb 2002 - contact Ken Roberts

Start and Format: RELAY: 08:30: 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; at least 3 stages run by a lady, at least one in the first half

(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.

Postal and electronic entries: by 20th November. Team Fee £16.00


We can cope with some later entries: as soon as possible but before 10 Dec, but T-shirts
may be delayed and your entry may not be acknowledged for entries after 20 November

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. This information will only be used in connection with the Round Rotherham Run. It is planned to used SI electronic timing in this event

Awards: Trophy for first team, and first all-female team.
Other awards subject to entries (e.g Mixed Team {minimum 3 stages run by a lady, 1 or more in stages 1 to 4},
works/pub (i.e. non-athletic club) team, 8 person teams, 2 person teams) .
T-shirt (£4.00) 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 by FRA/BAF 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.