39th Stretton Skyline Fell Race
Sunday 3rd September 2023 starting at 11 am
Registration at The Church Stretton Cricket Pavilion, Lutwyche Road. Church Stretton. SY6 6AT ( SO 455 938 )
The 19 mile ( 30.5 km) course involves 4,450 feet ( 1357m ) climbing and is an FRA Category B Long race. The course is partially marked, navigational skills highly recommended.
Prizes
Presentations at 3.15 pm in the Pavilion for -
First 3 men, first 3 women, plus 1st veteran in each of the following categories for men and women V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65, V70
Entry £7.00 on the day only ( to include a food goody bag )
Records
Ken West 2.17.16 – 1986, Ruth Pickvance 2.46.42 – 2005
FRA SAFETY RULES APPLY TO THIS EVENT WHICH AS AN FRA CATEGORY B LONG RACE,
RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY –
WATERPROOF WHOLE BODY COVER, HAT, GLOVES, MAP OF THE COURSE AREA, COMPASS, WHISTLE AND FOOD.
The Stretton Skyline is a very tough and long race and not recommended for inexperienced fell runners. If runners are in any doubt about their ability to get round within the time limit, please look at the check point closing times as a guide.
Further details from
Paul Sanderson – jpsanderson_tac@hotmail.com Tel 0771 534 7587
The Course :
The race is open to men and women over the age of 18. Navigational skills are recommended as there is considerable route choice and the course is not marked except for a short section up Ragleth and a short section between Comley Farm SO 485 968 ( at the foot of Lawley ) and Gogbatch SO 460 970 ( just before the final climb up The Long Mynd).
Although it will not be marked competitors must follow the road and path up Cardingmill Valley, not the Burway Road.
The route crosses the busy A49 road at Little Stretton (SO 444 915) and Gorsty Bank ( SO 471 968). Please exercise great caution and give way to oncoming traffic, marshals will not stop the traffic. Please obey the country code, close farm gates and do not drop litter. We regret no dogs are allowed.
Venue
Registration, changing, refreshments and presentations are all at Church Stretton Cricket Pavilion, Lutwyche Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6AT, ( SO 455 938 ). Please park responsibly there are several roads near the pavilion have now got double yellow lines, there is a large car park in the centre of Church Stretton a 5 minute walk from the Pavilion.
The race start is in Cardingmill Valley, ( SO 448 943 ) just after the first cattle grid and the finish is at the side of the cricket / football field ( SO 455 938 ), close to registration.
Drinks
Water will be provided in compostable cups at
Little Stretton, just after the camp site ( SO 442 917 )
Church Stretton, Watling St after Ragleth, just before the B 4371 Much Wenlock Road ( SO 458 934 )
Comley Farm before and after Lawley ( SO 485 968 )
The finish at the cricket field ( S0 455 938 )
Individual labelled drinks in refillable bottles can be taken to any of the above drink stations, please hand in at registration.
Equipment
This is an FRA Category B Long race so under FRA Rules all runners must carry -
whole body waterproofs, hat, gloves, map, compass, whistle and food.
The whole course is on OS map 217. 1:25 000 The Long Mynd and Wenlock Edge.
Checkpoints - Each will be manned and must be visited in the following order
Checkpoint - Grid Ref - Height - Closing
1 Pole Bank - SO 415 944 - 1693
2 A49 Road Crossing - SO 444 915
3 Ragleth - SO 451 917 -1280 - 12.30
4 Church Stretton, Watling St - SO 456 935
5 Caer Caradoc - SO 477 954 - 1506 - 13.20
6 Lawley - SO 495 975 - 1246 - 14.00
7 A49 Road Crossing - SO 471 968 - 14.30
8 Mott Rd / Portway junction Long Mynd - SO 427 958 - 1575 - 15.15
If a checkpoint is closed, competitors are asked to make their way to the finish by the shortest route and report their retirement to the finish officials.
If any competitor retires they are asked to confirm their retirement to the finish or a checkpoint official.
We hope you enjoy the race and look forward to seeing you again next year.
Useful Links
2022 Race Report including Checkpoints