Well done to everyone who took part in this year's race. It was a wonderful day & once again we've raised over £1000 for both Help for Heroes AND Pickering Rotarians. Thank you to all helpers, you are great!... I hope you are available for next year's race at 11am on 11th of the 11th!
Darran Bilton, Race Director
About the course
From Low Dalby visitor's centre, the first 2 miles are a steady uphill climb on a private tarmac road along House Dale and then at the top of the hill we turn right as the track levels off. First runners to summit get the King (and Queen) of the Hill prize! The surface continues as a compacted stone trail (uneven!), the track turns right. Now begins the fast and furious decent as we head down Sand Dale & Heck Dale. At the bottom, a right turn takes you along Dalby Beck and down the trail back to Low Dalby and the finish.
Race Start
Runners assemble at start area (outside visitors centre) 10.50am. No need to pre-register. Runners must have number securely pinned on FRONT OF SHIRT. There will be 2 minutes silence before the start (as it is Remembrance Sunday). Course not suitable for skates or buggies. For safety, no iPods. Min age 15 years.
Prizes
Prizes to the first 5 men & women, King (and Queen!) of the Hill, first local man & woman (YO18 postcode only) and vet's prizes presented at visitor's centre 12:30pm. No prizes will be posted.
Parking
Please arrive early... Show your race number at the toll gate for free entry into forest... There is limited parking at the Low Dalby visitor's centre. When full, cars will be parked along the road back up House Dale & beyond. There is a one-mile walk (approx) to the start! Marshals will control car parking. Please be nice to them and obey their requests. Please arrive early.
How to get there
Satnav
Low Dalby Visitor's Centre YO18 7LT. Show race number at gate.
From North
Drive down A169 until fork in the road (at Fox & Rabbit pub). Turn left & drive for 2 miles. Turn left (sign to Dalby Forest) & drive to toll booth. Show race no. (allows entry) & continue down road until directed by a race marshal.
From South
Drive up A169 to Pickering, over roundabout and continue along A169 for 3 miles (Fox & Rabbit pub). Turn right, drive 2 miles, turn left (sign to Dalby forest), drive to toll booth (show race no. for entry) and continue to marshals.
From East/West
Drive down A170 into Pickering. Turn left at roundabout (from west) or right at roundabout (from east) & follow instructions as above (from south).
Café & Food
The visitor's centre café will be open, serving refreshments throughout the day, as will the Purple Mountain Café (at the mountain bike hut). Show your race number for special offers!
Toilet Facilities
There are plenty of toilets at the visitor's centre and rangers hut (opposite mountain bike hut). Please arrive ready to run. Sorry, no showers.
First Aid
First aid is kindly provided by St John's Ambulance. Please make marshals aware if you require assistance.
