Welcome to the first race of the 2024 series.
Final Details for Peak Raid Race 1 Wardlow on Sunday 29 September
The Met Office weather forecast is currently predicting a cloudy day, 9° to 11° with the possibility of light rain in the afternoon.
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Race registration and the start and finish are all based at the Village Hall, Wardlow, near Tideswell.
Post Code: SK17 8RP Grid Reference: SK181747 What3Words: messaging.requested.fetches
Parking and Travel:
The car park is at Whitehouse Farm campsite SK17 8RP, SK183750, about 400m walk from the village hall. Signed from the B6456 in Wardlow. Parking is £3 per car.
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Event Format:
If you are new to Peak Raid and have any questions – don’t be afraid to ask any of the organising team or drop us an email to info@explorerevents.co.uk
Peak Raid is a three-hour score event. The aim is to gain the maximum number of points by choosing your own route and visiting as many controls as you can within the three-hour time limit.
At the start, all competitors receive a waterproof 1:25000 map with the control locations and the points values clearly marked. Control points which are further away are generally worth more points.
We use SI Timing software to record points and produce the final results. All competitors record their score using a SPORTident Card, which is more commonly known as a ‘dibber’.
For this event there are twenty two controls, with a maximum possible score of 600 points. You choose your own route and go as hard or as easy as you wish, but remember, there is a three-hour maximum time limit, after which you lose points. So, don’t be late!
Late penalties are: 1 to 5 mins – 2 points/minute lost; 6 to 10 mins – 5 points/minute lost; 11 to 20 minutes – 10 points/minute lost; After 20 minutes – All points lost
Please remember the Golden Rules – do not climb fences or walls and you must report to Download even if you retire.
Entries and Registration:
Registration will be open from 7:30am. Start Times: From 8:00am until 10:00am. The course closes at 1:00pm.
All competitors must visit registration before going to the start. Including those competitors who have their own dibber.
To ensure a smooth a speedy registration process please:
- Complete the on the day registration safety form.
- Go to registration and collect your dibber, or competitors with their own dibbers take them for punch registration.
- For pairs – please come together to registration.
- Bring your kit with you as there will be a mandatory kit check before you can proceed to the start.
There may be limited entry on the day subject to sufficient maps and dibbers remaining unallocated. Late entries must contact the organiser in advance to check that there are sufficient maps and dibbers available. (Contact Paul on 07854067685)
Starting and Finishing:
Starting – please arrive for your allocated start time. Finishing – remember to punch the finish control and then go straight to Download to collect your results. Full results will be published on our website at: https://www.explorerevents.co.uk
The Start and the Finish are both at the village hall. Here is a Link to Start List to check your start time.
Equipment and Kit Requirements:
You MUST wear or carry the following FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit of;
- waterproof whole-body cover (with taped seams and integrated attached hood)
- hat and gloves
- map of the route (provided)
- compass, whistle and sufficient food for the event
- boots or fell running shoes that in the organiser’s opinion are fully suitable for the type of terrain
- In addition to the FRA kit you must carry a survival bag (bag not blanket)
The FRA leaflets: Requirements for Runners, Hypothermia and Hyperthermia are full of important information and recommended reading for all competitors taking part
Terrain:
A superb area of limestone hills and valleys including Cressbrook Dale, Longstone Edge, Millers Dale and more. Lots of lovely runnable tracks and paths, outstanding vistas and some tricky route choices.
There are a several roads that cross the area, some may be busy. Take great care when crossing.
On the map, Open Access is shown as yellow. Competitors can choose their own routes across Open Access areas.
Walls and fences are shown on the map with a black line and farmland is shown as white – you must not cross walls, fences or farmland. Ruined walls and fences are shown with a dashed line with a dot and can be crossed. This symbol is used for ruined walls and ruined fences.
Helpers Needed:
Would you like a free entry or a refunded entry? Please get in touch via info@explorerevents.co.uk if you are able to help collect controls.
Post Run Refreshments:
Tea, coffee and cake will be provided after your run. To reduce waste, you are welcome to bring your own cup and have a refill.
Emergency Contact and Competitor Safety:
We strongly encourage all competitors to carry a fully charged mobile phone and to register the phone for the Emergency SMS 999 text service. To register, simply text ‘Register’ to 999. You will then receive a reply. Respond with ‘Yes’, and you are set up to send messages to the emergency services from locations where there is little, or no mobile signal.
Pre-entering emergency phone numbers before the event is recommended. In the event that you find yourself likely to be back significantly late, or if you are injured, call the contact numbers below.
Paul: 07854 067685 Andy: 077626 30755
GPS Watches:
As per the FRA rules you cannot use a GPS watch to assist navigation for Peak Raid3 events. However, wearing a watch for tracking and post-race analysis is allowed.
Map:
PmAp 1:25 000 with 10m contours. The maps will be printed on waterproof paper and clearly display control points with a purple circle. Competitors may choose to visit control points in any order.
The control numbers and the points values will be displayed in the format 5 (20), where 5 is the checkpoint number and (20) the points value.
Control Points:
Control points are white and orange orienteering markers with a small red SI control box. If the SI control box fails (doesn’t beep or flash) take a note of the three-letter word on the top (cat, dog, bat) and report at Download. Pairs must punch within one minute of each other.
Dogs:
Unfortunately, due to the conditions imposed by landowners, the recommendations of the FRA and the potential threat to wildlife, livestock and fellow competitors dogs are not allowed.
Map Index:
Safety:
Your route will cross roads and follow short sections of road. Please take great care.
You may cross fields containing cows. If possible, keep your distance and pass around the outside of the herd. If the cattle react to your presence, stop running and walk quickly and quietly away. Avoid getting between cows and their calves. Don’t panic or run. Most cattle will stop before they reach you. If they follow – just walk on quietly. (NFU Advice)
Biosecurity:
We have been asked by Natural England to promote greater awareness of the risk of spreading disease.
Within the last few years there has been an increase in the number of new pest and pathogen outbreaks, which sadly, are having a negative impact upon the natural environment.
Running or walking through farmland and then into a nature reserve can increase the risk of spreading pathogens. Transporting organisms via soil and vegetation on shoes poses one of the greatest risks.
Please help to minimise the biosecurity risk associated with spreading pathogens from places previously visited by thoroughly cleaning footwear to remove organic debris before you go for a run or start an event.
Keep in Touch:
CONTACT: info@explorerevents.co.uk or Paul Addison on: 07854 067685
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