Event Centre: DVC Sports, at Dearne Valley College, 

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The entry procedure for 2010 will be similar to that in 2009

Online and postal entry are offered (click on 'Go to entry pages' if necessary)
(This link takes you from this website to the RHAC website; )

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Historical record: Concise list of number of completions by surname  Initials A-F   Initials G-O    Initials P-Z

Date: Saturday, 16th October, 2010

Starts:
Runners: 7:00 if you anticipate taking less than 12 hours.
Walkers: 06:00 (generally taking from 12 to 16 hours) - may include some slower runners

Time Limit: 16 hours aim (15 hours if running) 
Woodsetts checkpoint - 49 km - closes at 16:00, Maltby - 66 km - at 19:00

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:
Entries by 11th October £12.00 (£13.00 unattached)  to guarantee a map, mementos and acknowledgement of entry.



The absolute Minimum Age on the Day is 18 years for the individual event, although the TRA recommend a minimum age of 21.  Under 21's must contact the organiser to provide information on experience to justify entry. 
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.  

Acknowledgement of Entries: Updated Details will be posted on this website up to the day before the event. 

 

Event Centre: Also Start and Finish, showers & hot food at Dearne Valley College Sports, Manvers Park, Wath.  S63 7EW   Grid Ref SE 455003.   (OS Landranger 111/ Explorer 278 / SE417011). Travel Directions: the event centre is marked by an S (for Start) in a triangle. 

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 is made for 10 completions and multiples (20, etc). 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)
Memento, badge and certificate to all who complete the course.

Safety: The event, held under TRA UK:athletics rules, takes place at low altitude (below 150 m, 500') but autumn, potentially under wintery conditions. 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. 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.

Rowbotham's ROUND ROTHERHAM 8-STAGE RELAY

Online and postal entry : Postal and online entry are offered
(This link takes you away from this website to the RHAC website)

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; If there are 4 or more ladies, there are no restrictions on stages run by M and F.  Otherwise, with 3 ladies, ladies run at least one third of the distance, 27 km. 

For a team with three ladies, the team manager has several options - see table.  A lady can run the Glory leg (8) if a  lady runs Stage 1.  Combinations for a team with only three ladies are restricted unless a man runs the Glory lag (8) or a lady runs Stage 1. 
For a team with 3 ladies, Ladies can't run stages 4, 5 and 6 or 5, 6 and 7 to be valid as a mixed team.

Stage lengths (provisional for 2010) 

1	Start to Grange	17.0
2	Grange to Treeton	10.5
3	Treeton to Harthill	12.3
4	Harthill to Woodsetts	9.5
5	Woodsetts to Firbeck	9.2
6	Firbeck to Maltby	7.6
7	Maltby to Old Denaby	9.9
8	Old Denaby to Finish	5.0

Please 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.

Entries: by 14th October. Team Fee £20.00 

 

The entry procedure is 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. 

Awards: Trophy for first Open team, and first all-female team.
Other awards subject to entries (e.g. Mixed Team {ladies run least a third of the distance, 27 km},
works/pub (i.e. non-athletic club) team, 8 person teams, 2 person teams) .
Memento (£2.50) 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 TRA / UK:Athletics 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.

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