Sunday League XC - The village of Barley - about 3 miles southwest of Royston (Race #2)

Sunday League XC - Fixture #2 - the village of Barley (about 3 miles southwest of Royston)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VENUE FOR THIS FIXTURE HAS CHANGED. It proved impossible to get a licence from Natural England to use Therfield Heath but at very short notice, Royston Runners have been able to get the agreement of a local farmer to use his land near the village of Barley.

Please join us for the second Sunday League Cross country fixture of 2024/2025 at Manor Farm, Royston Road, Barley, Royston, SG8 8BN

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Event Timings:

Start time: 10:30am

Transport and Parking:

Parking – there is limited street parking in Barley. This is 10-15 minutes walk from the start. Please be respectful to the needs of local residents if you park in the village.

However, this will accommodate no more than 100 cars, which is far less than expected at the race. Therefore, car sharing will be essential. The recommendation is that people coordinate their travel so that someone parks in Royston town centre and offers a "taxi service" to other runners to the venue.

There are a number of options to do this:-

  • Park in Royston Station car park, cost £3.20 on a Sunday, and combine there for the last part of the journey to Barley. There are c.400 spaces in the station car park.
  • Alternatively, use the Heath Sports Club car park, (which many of you will know as it's been our traditional race venue and is free) and combine travel from there.
  • There are also several public car parks in Royston Town Centre.

There is no public transport between Royston and Barley. There are taxis outside the main entrance to Royston Station, but they may be few and far between on Sunday mornings.

Changing:

There will be a striders flag and tarp for bag storage but there will not be changing facilities. Please come dressed and ready for the event. Don't forget warm clothing for before/after! The organisers are hoping that temporary toilets can be provided.

The course

This will consist of an out-and-back section followed by two laps around fields. Distance c.8km. The surface is understood to be all grass. Course map is attached.

Registration:

No prior registration is needed to run in the Sunday League races

Other Sunday League XC Information

  • You must be EA registered.
  • A Striders vest must be worn.
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