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Provisional race instructions, subject to ground conditions being suitable for cross country running. Meet at Wanstead Leisure Centre at 8.20am (for 8.30am departure) for car share to Heath Sports Club, Baldock Road, Therfield Heath, Royston SG8 5BJ. (Please advise whether you wish to car share from Wanstead, or if you will be making your own way to the venue). This race is free to all members of East London Runners. Turn up on the day to run. No pre race entry required. So that we can get an idea of numbers, please comment below or add your name to race entries, if you are going to run. Race HQ. The Heath Sports Club, Baldock Road, Royston, SG8 5BG Closest post code is SG8 5BJ. (Post code for The Heath Sports Club locates the venue at the nearby golf club). Directions. You can get to Therfield Heath from the A505, A1198 or A10. Car sharing Please car share where possible. Parking please follow the instructions of the marshals wearing yellow tabards. Train. IMPORTANT no trains will be running from London and elsewhere to Royston on 18 February. Facilities. There will be temporary toilets and urinals onsite for runners to use. Please do not use the toilets in The Heath Cafe as these are for patrons of the cafe. Refreshments and bar are available in The Heath Cafe. Please be aware that rugby matches and training sessions will be taking place in the area between the race start/finish and The Heath Cafe. Please DO NOT walk through this area and disrupt training sessions. Please note that all muddy footwear must be removed before entering The Heath Sports Club Cafe, especially spikes. Please help us to maintain good relations with the cafe by adhering to this request! We are looking forward to this race and hoping for another big turnout.Please speak John or Mike if you have any questions. John OBrien and Mike Wilson Winter League Captains
Mike Wilson John OBrien