Tuesday 29 August
This Tuesday is the final race in the GLCL road series on the Severn Bridge, hosted by...us! I hope everyone will be either running or volunteering. Race starts at 7:30pm.
Course Overview:
The course starts just below Aust Services, between the footbridge and the junction roundabout.
The course finishes on the downstream side by the footbridge over the motorway.
The course is approximately 8k in distance.
Points to note:
1. The start point is quite narrow, so please ensure that you line up according to how fast you will be running so as to avoid any congestion early on.
2. The path onto and off the bridge narrows due to a gate to stop cars, please be aware of this narrowing as you are running. The first gate point onto the bridge will be marshalled, the others will not.
3. We do not have exclusive use of the bridge, there could be other runners, walkers, cyclists and motorbikes using the bridge. Please ensure that you keep to the right hand side of the course at all times unless overtaking.
4. The entire bridge is lit, however the exit to the finish, about 500m, is not. Sunset on Tuesday 29th August is 20:04. There should be ambient light for about 30 mins after that. If you feel that this may be an issue for you then we would advise using a headtorch.
5. Once you have finished your race you can return to the car parks via the footbridge over the motorway.
6. It is really important that you do not go back through or near the finish area with your number bib. This will cause problems for the time keepers and delay the release of the results, which we all know is done very quickly.
Course in detail:
The start is between the footbridge and the junction roundabout on the upstream side. It is an uphill start until you reach the apex of the bridge after which you have a gentle descent followed by a flat section over the Wye and through the gate. A short climb takes you to the U turn where you will be directed down the hill to the tunnel under the bridge. Please take care of the bollards in the path used to stop cars. Here you will be directed right under the bridge and left at the end of the tunnel to start the downstream side. There is another climb here, with another bollard at the top where you re-join the bridge. Continue on the downstream side, with a flat section over the Wye and once again a climb to the apex of the bridge. You will descend from the apex and through the final gate, shortly after there will be a short sharp climb to the finish.
Car parking:
There are three options:
1. Park in Thornwell and run / walk to the start.
2. Park in Aust services; maximum of two hours and ANPR monitored.
3 Manor Farm BS35 4AT; we have been provided this parking for free by the farm owner, however he has asked for a donation to the charity Headway, which supports people with brain injuries, if you would like to donate then the marshals will have collection buckets available. There is a short walk to the start back around the motorway roundabout.
Toilets:
There are toilets available at Aust Services, as you go into the main entrance take a right turn. Please allow time to get back from the toilets to the start line. There are toilets available at Manor Farm, 3 inside and 1 outside. Please ensure that you leave the toilets clean and tidy. Please allow time to get to the start line from the toilets.
There will be no track training session this week due to a lack of coach availability.
You are asked to not to attend Harriers training or events if you have symptoms, or are advised to self isolate in accordance with Welsh guidelines.
Dickie.
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