Event 3 — North Herts Road Runners

Course

About 8.5 km (5.3 miles) on multi-surface terrain covering grass fields, stony hard tracks and mud, with no rivers to cross. Around 30% of the course is not spike friendly. The start is only a few minutes from HQ. The course is run as a lollipop section followed by a small loop. Strava full course https://www.strava.com/routes/3036301495937609056

Footwear: Studs or trail shoes recommended; about 30% of the course is not spike friendly.

Venue

U-Boot Car Boot field, Clothall Road, Baldock

Clothall Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire (the same field as the U-Boot car boot sale; look out for an NHRR sale flag and car park signs)

Postcode: SG7 6RD

What3Words: ///upset.hungry.sums

Parking

Parking is at U-Boot Car Boot Baldock on Clothall Road; the SG7 6RD postcode brings you close enough to the field, or use https://w3w.co/upset.hungry.sums. Race HQ is at the top of the car park field, and the start is a five-minute walk from HQ. There is plenty of parking in the field, but we urge you to lift share where possible.

Facilities

Please bring warm kit: there is no sports hall and it may be quite cold. Portaloo toilets are available. Refreshments are available afterwards, including tea and coffee, sandwiches and cakes. Clubs are encouraged to bring a gazebo and/or sale flags for the top field by HQ. Kit and baggage is left at your own risk, but the car park is close to the start and HQ area.