Yarnbury Yomp Off-Road Race


SHREWTON RUNNING CLUB WELCOMES YOU TO

THE YARNBURY YOMP OFF-ROAD RACE

Race #3 for the 2023 Wiltshire Off-Road Race League (WORL)

26th NOVEMBER 2023

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

EVENT SUMMARY;

£18.00

£20.00 non-affiliated – Entrants must be aged 18 or above

Race #3 of the Wiltshire Off-Road Race League

ARC Race Permit number ##/TBC

Traffic free route

Yarnbury Yomp
We do the timing
You do the running

Yarnbury Yomp

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Chip timing
  • Trees not Tees instead of medals
  • Hydration Station
  • Aid station
  • Manned secure baggage area
  • Toilets at Race HQ
  • Prizes for race winners
  • On-Line results
  • Event photography
  • Free parking
  • Fully insured.

PRIZES

1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female
V40, V50, V60, Male & Female

All entrants will receive a personalised
e-certificate, including a photo of their tree, the species, and the what3words geolocation.

Race Day


Start time
1000 hrs

Gates open: 0800 hrs
Last call for registration: 0930 hrs

There will be a short briefing before the race for your safety.
Please obey the instructions from the marshals at all times.

EVENT PARKING

The venue will open at 0800 hrs to allow runners to get prepared.

All parking will be at Shrewton Recreation Ground, Elston Lane, Shrewton, Salisbury SP3 4HQ.

Parking is limited but will be free of charge. Please follow the race marshals who will direct you.

We encourage you to car share and arrive early to avoid disapointment.

How it Works

As with all Shrewton Running Club events you can expect a lively welcome and an enthusiastic bunch of marshals throughout the course. A well stocked hydration and nutrition station will greet you with a generous welcome back to Race HQ for cake and prizes.

As a guide you should always:

• Be considerate to others

• Follow the on course signage

• Listen to on course marshals

• Take care when crossing roads

• Please close all gates, DO NOT litter!

•Keep your Race Bib (Number) Visible at all times

• Please do not wear headphones – Our Marshals need to keep you safe and informed.

No dogs on race route.

PLASTIC FREE

In our quest to make this event plastic-free, we ask that you run with a reusable cup or bottle. Frugal pac recyclable cups are available at the hydration station at the finish.

Frugal Cups are the only paper cup that can be recycled as part of the mainstream waste product.

Route

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Off-Road, following ancient trails and byways. A challenging course looping out to Yarnbury Castle offering views of vast open countryside. Suited to all levels of runner.

Recommended Items

• Trail shoes

• Rain jacket

• Mobile phone (in case of emergency)

• Enough food and drink to last you the race – there will be a hydration station at the finish.

• A re-usable cup (we’d like to ensure our races are plastic free!)

Getting to the Race

Race HQ is located at:

Shrewton Sports and Social Club, Maddington St, Shrewton, Salisbury SP3 4JL.

BY CAR

Free parking is available at Shrewton Recreation Ground, Elston Lane, Shrewton, Salisbury SP3 4HQ a short walk from Race HQ.

SP3 4JL will bring you to Race HQ. Alternatively please paste this Google + code into your browser… 53VV+PH Salisbury.

  • From Devizes – Follow the A360 South through West Lavington and Tillshead
  • From Andover – Follow the A303 West, at the Longbarrow r/bout take the A360 North
  • From Salisbury – Follow the A360 North through Druids Lodge and Rollestone
  • From Warminster – Follow the A36 East, take the B390 through Chittern.

We encourage you to car share as parking facilities are limited and on a first come basis. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

BY TRAIN

Nearest Station: Salisbury (10 miles from station to start venue)

Here are some reviews of local Taxi providers.

BY BUS

There are currently no bus timetables for Sunday 26th November. However, if you are planning to travel by bus on an alternative day please visit Salisbury Reds timetables. The No. 2 bus – Salisbury/Shrewton/Devizes stops at Parsons Green, a short walk from the Race Village.

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