Event Centre:
Manvers Waterfront Boat Club, Station Road, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham S63 7DG
Sat Nav, use S63 7BU
Grid reference SE442017
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Reminder - Each person in the Individual event must carry their own active
mobile phone as declared in the Entry system
As you set up the profile of each participant (if you are entering others) be
sure to provide their mobile phone number rather than accepting the default
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Entries are now open for 2024
Note: closing date will be Sunday 29th
September (at 23:59)!
(Enter by Sunday 15th September to order a T-shirt)
There will be a different entry procedure and
timing system for 2024.
Entries will be taken on Fabian4, with timing and race monitoring by the
Racetek system, operated on the
day by
Fabian4.
The entry system is similar to the SiEntries system used in recent years.
There are different entry procedures for the Individual and Relay
For the Individual, the 'lead' participant can enter a group. After entering
their details, they can add details of others.
When setting the profile for each person, remember to provide different mobile
phone numbers for each - you may get separated
Make selections of start window, extras like T-shirt, medal, and meal option.
For the Relay, the team manager gives their contact details and can enter more
than one team.
Team members and their legs can be entered once payment has been made, or later
if you prefer, and edited as changes become necessary up to a
date to be specified.
On the day, registration will be similar to
recent years. Collect a race number, hand in bags for Woodsetts (individual)
and collect T-shirt, etc.
Collect a wristband from the Fabian4 desk (on a lanyard for the relay).
At the Start (when you are ready to set off), at each checkpoint and at the
Finish you present the wristband to a Racetek box, much as you would present a
contactless credit card to a card reader.
The Racetek box then reports your position to 'base' where live positional
results are planned to be on display.
Live results will be available over
the internet, on your mobile phone, with predictions of forthcoming arrivals at
the later checkpoints.
For more information, visit
Fabian4
Entries and Timing and
Racetek-live
Note: You can edit your entry on the Fabian4 system up to the online closing
date, for example to change start time, relay team membership.
You may be requested to amend you entry
to provide additional information nearer the day.
Entries can be cancelled up to 2 months before the event, and Extras up to the closing date for ordering T-shirts. for a full refund apart from the Fabian4 processing fees
Currently there are no legal restrictions related to
Covid-19.
Nevertheless, anyone
who is testing positive for Covid, or feeling unwell with Covid symptoms,
should not
attend, as participant or official.
Make sure you enter by 23:59 on Sunday 29th September (pre-entries
and entry editing will then automatically close for this event). NO LATE ENTRIES
OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY
£29 if you are a member of TRA or an athletics club that is affiliated to UK Athletics,
otherwise £31.
Under TRA rules, "Affiliation" requires membership of TRA or an athletics club
affiliated to UKA, not
personal UKA membership; a UKA number is not required.
T-shirt £10.00, Medal £8.00, Badge to all individuals and certificate to all who complete the
course.
(Order T-shirt and to guarantee a badge by Sunday 15th
September)
The medal is a personalised medal, engraved with your name and time on the
reverse and sent to your home address, as I understand.
No sleeping overnight in the MWBC building, but you can sleep in the Event Centre car park in vehicle or tent, toilets available
(Friday night only)
Over recent years, there has been a substantial cost increase
was required to pay for professional first-aid cover and for more reliable event
monitoring.
We hope the assistance will not be required, but should you have need for help,
we are confident that you will appreciate the assistance. We have had incidents
for first aid attention each year!
This year we have kept the entry fees the same as last year.
Entry procedure:
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN
Visit web page for
Individuals, click on the 'Current Start List' to see who
has entered so far. Update is almost immediate.
Please be aware of the regulations for eligibility to compete
in the female category stipulated by UK Athletics apply. See
link
Some guidance on making your entry:
Note: There are separate entry routes for Individuals and the Relay. This is for the Individual
Step 1 are the details for the Lead Entrant, who can make entries for other people
Step 2 is for the basic information for each person being
entered.
Competitor 1 is the Lead Entrant. Some information will be carried over from
Step 1, but you need to add DOB, etc
Club: This determines whether you pay the 'Affiliated' or 'Non-affiliated' entry
fee, and your qualification for the 3-person team award .
If you are a member of a Club affiliated to UK Athletics, this should be
available from the drop-down list that appears after you have typed in at least
3 characters in the 'Club' box.
If you use this, it helps us to identify your eligibility for the 3-person Team
Award. Also, you can click 'Yes' on the next line.
Otherwise, type in your Club/Team Name freestyle, including TRA for which you
click Yes to the next line, and give your membershipnumber onteh following line.
If your club is affiliated to UK Athletics, to your belief, you can click 'Yes'
on the next line for an affiliated entry (but it will be checked).
As a member of a UK Athletics Club, that is your first claim, so that is your
Team
Alternatively, you may be entering as an unaffiliated team, 3 or more of you
(not necessarily on the same form). LDWA are not affiliated so the next
line is NO.
While LDWA as a whole is not regarded as a team for the 3-person team award,
groups are so type in, e.g. LDWA Vermyden if that is your section.
Important: the line 'Mobile (only if different)' corresponds to
the mobile you will be carrying on the day
Repeat Step 2 for additional competitors you want to add using 'Add
another competitor profile'
Each person is required to carry their own mobile phone on the day, so a
different mobile number needs to be entered for each
It you are the 'computer guru' making an entry for someone else, but not
yourself participating, you can delete your Competitor Profile
Once you have all the competitor Profiles entered, you can move on to Step 3
Step 3+ For each Competitor, select the Class, either an early start of
the slower walkers, around 4 am, with an expected overall time of 16 to 20
hours, or a regular start for steady walkers to elite runners 5:30 to 7:15.
On this page, you can order T-shirts and badges according to your group's
requests, updatable to the T-shirt closing date. You don't need
to give a number of people who plan to stay at the MWBC on Friday night. We only
need an indication.
Tick the acceptance of T&C's before moving to Step 3+,
requirements for each participant. If you would like a meal at the Finish,
select which, or No Meal. Otherwise, answer questions to your best ability.
Q11 is to identify if you are a returner for the Individual, and Q12 will be
used to check the Archive. Then move on...
Step 3++: For each participant, select the time you plan to
present at registration, with the intention of starting within about 10 minutes.
Start time
selection
Runners: register around 7:00 if you anticipate taking less than 12 hours.
In 2024, sunrise is 7:14 am, sunset at 6:31 pm, so dawn (getting light)
is about 6:40 am, dusk 7:06 pm,
so even if you slip a
bit from your 12 hour schedule, you are better starting between 6:30 and 7 am.
Walkers
and joggers: 06:00
(generally taking from 12 to 16 hours, and up to 17 hours) - including slower runners
Runners can get into a tricky section in the dark on Stage 1 if they start at 6 am
(it will be getting light for genuine walkers), whereas the final
stage is relatively benign.
Slower Walkers, expecting to take 16 to 20 hours: 04:00
Note: these are the Nominal Start Times
If you are thinking of starting early, at around 4 am, note that Checkpoint 1 will open at 6:30 am,
and Checkpoint 2 at 8:30, corresponding to finishing in 16 hours, allowing some slowing down later
If
you arrive early, you will be required to wait for the checkpoint to
open.
If you have ordered a T-shirt, you can carry it with you or drop it off at the
car park that you pass on the way, with minimal delay.
Alternatively, allow a bit more time to drop the T-shirt at the car park and
come back for your start, or after a late coffee break (available at
Registration) or loo-call
Step 4 is review followed by payment.
Note: If you go Back, some info needs re-entering as you go forward again
There are separate entry routes for Individuals and the relay
Age Limit
The Minimum Age on the Day is 20 years for the individual event, under UKA
rules.
Also UKA rules prohibit accompanying dogs, except assistance dogs
Subsequently, entries are checked against declared prior
involvement and are posted on
this website showing the archive
information at irregular intervals.
An award is made for 10 completions and multiples (20, 30 etc). Hence the request on
the 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 me, rrrhenry-at-hmarston.co.uk
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)
See Navigation page for description of route / route changes / schematic map / accommodation
Other useful information on / from RRR page
Historical record, to answer question of
(approximate) number of completions, if you aren't sure.
If you disagree, please contact
the archivist, to discuss.
The claimed number is primarily used to check
whether an entry has to be linked to an entry in a previous year;
the number in the archive is not changed unless an error is identified and
resolved.
Concise list of number of completions by
surname Initials A-F Initials G-N
Initials O-Z
Archive - summary of historical
information with links to detailed listings
(updated to include the 2023 event)
Date: Saturday, 5th October, 2024
Individual
During the entry process now, you will be asked
to select a registration time, so that you can get ready, register and
go without having to hang around in the cold outside.
Once you register, you should be off in 5 to 10 minutes.
Time slots for 2024 Sunrise 07:14 Sunset 18:31 for
2024 Dawn Twilight: 06:40 Dusk twilight: 19:06
3:45 to 4:10 for the nominal 4 am Start
5:25 to 6:15 for the nominal 6 am Start
6:20 to 7:10 for the nominal 7 am Start
Stage |
Description |
length, km | Climb (GPS), m | Opening hours of CP at end of stage |
Start to Grange |
15.6 | 308 | 6:30 - 10:30 | |
Grange to Treeton |
10.1 | 170 | 8:30 - 12:00 | |
Treeton to Harthill |
11.9 | 196 | 9:30 - 14:00 | |
Harthill to Woodsetts |
9.2 | 123 | 10:15 - 16:00 | |
Woodsetts to Firbeck |
9.0 | 86 | 11:00 - 18:00 | |
Firbeck to Maltby |
6.3 | 108 | 11:45 - 19:30 | |
Maltby to Hooton Roberts |
9.1 | 130 | 12:15 - 21:45 | |
Hooton Roberts to Finish |
9.5 | 108 | 13:00 - 23:59 |
For guidance, in start time
selection
Runners: register around 7:00 if you anticipate taking less than 12 hours.
In 2024, sunrise is 7:14 am, sunset at 6:31 pm, so dawn (getting light)
is about 6:40 am, dusk 7:06 pm,
so even if you slip a
bit from your 12 hour schedule, you are better starting between 6:30 and 7 am.
Walkers
and joggers: 06:00
(generally taking from 12 to 16 hours, and up to 17 hours) - including slower runners
Runners can get into a tricky section in the dark on Stage 1 if they start at 6 am
(it will be getting light for genuine walkers), whereas the final
stage is relatively benign.
Slower Walkers, expecting to take 16 to 20 hours: 04:00
Note: these are the Nominal Start Times
If you are thinking of starting early, at around 4 am, note that Checkpoint 1 will open at 6:30 am,
and Checkpoint 2 at 8:30, corresponding to finishing in 16 hours, allowing some slowing down later. If
you arrive early, you will be required to wait for the checkpoint to
open.
Woodsetts checkpoint (4) - 47 km - is planned to close at 16:00 Maltby
checkpoint (6) - 62 km
- at 19:30
Late arrivals may be asked to retire - Runners going slowly should
not rely on slower walkers keeping the checkpoints open.
You can do further checks with the timings in the table
If you see yourself as too fast for your group, choose
a later registration time slot.
Especially for the nominal 4 am start, if you are anticipating for a
time faster than 18 hours, select a slot after 4:00, or you may
reach the first checkpoint before it opens at 6:30.
You are even more likely to get to the second checkpoint before it opens and have
to wait
Event Centre:
Also Start and Finish, showers & hot food at Manvers Waterside Boat
Club. For SatNav use S63 7BU (adjacent golf club, off same access
road)- Station Road, (aka Dearne Road), Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham.
Lat/Long N 53.51063 W -1.33582 Grid
Ref SE 442017. (OS Landranger 111/ Explorer 278).
Travel Directions: the event
centre is marked by MWBC.
The new event centre is approx. 2 km along the route from the previous
EC, Dearne Valley College Sports.
The Route: A "Wainwright-style" diagrammatic map and written description will be available on the day or can be downloaded from the Navigation page. The route is subject to (usually) minor revision, which will be advised on the day. There are 7 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) is also 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 (back to) general info from our Round Rotherham Page
Awards: Trophies
for first, second and third male and female.
First team (3 from one club)
Note: The team award is calculated on the day, based on declared club
membership in the Fabian4 system
Records:
Men:
Ben Hague (2019) 5 h 57min 18 s
Women: Kate Bailey (2010) 7 h 38 min 02 s Equivalent
best time: Carolyn Hunter-Rowe (1992) 6 h 48 min, based on shorter
course
Safety:
The event, held under TRA UK:athletics rules, takes place at low
altitude (below 150 m, 500') but in autumn, potentially under wintery
conditions. Generally, you are expected to be experienced and capable of deciding
what clothing you require. Competitors should be
aware of the danger of hypothermia, and are advised to carry or wear a
waterproof top (cagoule, etc) and adequate clothing. You are
required to carry a mobile phone, charged and operational.
All competitors
take part at their own risk and must report to the Finish, as required TRA / UK:Athletics
rules. It is your responsibility to hand in the SI card at the Finish -
failure to do so can initiate a search. There is a charge (around
£30) for failure to return the SI card. Individuals must check in on the day. 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.
IMPORTANT: you are required to carry a mobile phone, so that should you get lost or injured you can request assistance, and we can go home knowing that everyone has been accounted for. Save the emergency number 07xxxxxx in case of problems. Note: you can use your SmartPhone to aid navigation (but don't allow the battery to go flat)!
Walkers will require torches/headlights until about 07:30, and (walkers and slower runners) again from 18:00. 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 record their passage 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.
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 event.
The 41st Rowbotham's ROUND ROTHERHAM 8-STAGE RELAY
See above for entry details
Entries for 2024 are now open
Note: closing date will be Sunday 29th September! EOD
(Entry on the Day) is NOT available
(Enter by Sunday 15th September to order a T-shirt)
Some guidance on making your entry:
Note: There are separate entry routes for Individuals and the Relay. This is for the Relay
Step 1 are the details for the Team Manager, optionally the manager of several teams.
Step 2 is for the basic team information
Club Details: This can be an athletics club or other group, e.g. Acme Works
Team.
To enter a team, select the Class, Open, Mixed or Ladies. Type in a Team Name,
and click the red Insert below to create the team.
When you are selecting your team name, you can ignore the suggestion:
(Please
include the primary word of your club name in the team name. E.g. Borrowdale
Goats, AmbleSidewinders.)
Once you have created your teams, you can order T-shirts
and badges according to your team requests, updatable to the T-shirt closing
date.
You don't need to give a number of people who plan to stay at the MWBC on Friday
night. We only need an indication.
Step 3 is Review followed by Payment.
After making payment, you can enter competitor details, name and
gender of who runs each stage.
This step should be available for editing until after the event so that team
managers can update their team up to and even after the event, to list who
actually ran.
I plan a 'Final' download on the Monday after the event. The system will
then be frozen and updates will have to be as before, by email.
I have not been able to assess this step in the process, to check it out as I'd
have to make payment!.
In good time, I will download the entries and check for class validity
With the relaxation of Coronavirus restrictions, event organisation is in progress, aiming to provide a Covid-free environment.
If you want to check whether your entry has been processed, check on
Fabian4 and
click on Entry List
Relay Registration form (update, to hand in on the day - not for entry)
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: A team with between 4 and 7 stages run by ladies is automatically a
valid Mixed team. Otherwise, with 2 or 3 stages run by ladies, ladies run at least
one third of the distance, 27 km.
Note: The relay is intended as a running event, hence the 8am start. Teams planning to do a lot of walking (expecting to take more than about 10 hours) should contact the organiser before entering. There are options.
In summary, for a team with three stages run by ladies, the team will be a valid
mixed team with this exception: if a lady runs Stage 6; a lady has to
run Stage 1 or Stage 3.
A team with 2 ladies who run Stage 1 and 3 could
be a mixed team (or a super-strong lady who runs both).
Please be aware that the regulations for eligibility to compete
in the female category stipulated by UK Athletics apply. See
link
If you are in a team of 2, the first runner covers 46 km, the second 35 km.
Stage lengths (Provisionally for 2024) CP 7 is now at Hooton Roberts.
Stage |
Description |
length, km | Climb (GPS), m |
Start to Grange |
15.6 | 308 | |
Grange to Treeton |
10.1 | 170 | |
Treeton to Harthill |
11.9 | 196 | |
Harthill to Woodsetts |
9.2 | 123 | |
Woodsetts to Firbeck |
9.0 | 86 | |
Firbeck to Maltby |
6.3 | 108 | |
Maltby to Hooton Roberts |
9.1 | 130 | |
Hooton Roberts to Finish |
9.5 | 108 |
Please note: refreshments at checkpoints are primarily intended for individual competitors. Supporters should park away from the checkpoint and not obstruct the officials. The Hooton Robert checkpoint is not accessible to vehicles, parking will be identified on Changes page
For legal reasons, there is Minimum Age on the Day of 18 years unless accompanied by an adult,
Note: There are maximum lengths under UKA rules that a junior can run:
Under 16 years 6,000 metres (no stages allowed for U/16s)
Under 17 years 10,000 metres
Under 18 years 25,000 metres
Under 20 years 45,000 metres
Please take this into account if allocating stages to juniors
Entries: by Sunday 29th September (23:59). Team Fee £30.00
The entry procedure is much as for individual. Note: 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 Open team, first all-female team, first Mixed Team {ladies run least a third of the distance, 27 km}
Commemorative polo-shirt (£10.00) and badge (£2.00) are available
to relay participants (including non-running team managers),
if ordered in advance by 15th September.
Safety: As important as for the individual. The event, held under TRA UK:athletics rules, takes place at low altitude (below 150 m, 500') but autumn, potentially wintery conditions. Competitors should be aware of danger hypothermia, and are advised to carry or wear a waterproof top (cagoule, etc) adequate clothing. Relay team members are expected to look out for their team mates. Teams must register on day. The Organiser reserves right alter course light conditions day. The Organiser and Rotherham Harriers Athletics Club cannot responsible for any loss injury arising participation this event.
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