Metropolitan League 2026 Season

Fixture

1

Date

10/10/2026

Venue

Claybury Park, Woodford Green, IG8 8NN 

Venue

Course Location

Start

Claybury Park, Roding Lane North, Woodford Green, IG8 8NN 

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Race HQ

Address

Ashton Playing Fields, Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8AA

Changing Facilities

Changing

Ashton Playing Fields 

Showers

Ashton Playing Fields

Toilets

Ashton Playing Fields and Start/Finish Area

Refreshments

Light refreshments available throughout the day in WGEL clubhouse. The bar will be open after the final race. 

Travel

Where possible, please use public transport, walk or cycle. If travelling by car, please car share to reduce impact and check for any restrictions in effect in the area (for example, the Ultra Low Emission Zone). Please also park with consideration for others, especially if using on-street parking.

The league and/or host club(s) do not warrant the accuracy of the information provided, so take no responsibility for any fines or charges that may be levied.

Public Transport

Details

Woodford Underground Station (Central Line) 

Direction

10-minute walk from Woodford Station along Snakes Lane East. 

Cycle storage

Details

Cycles can be locked to racks outside WGEL clubhouse

Direction

Walk to the course up Gaynes Hill Road (opposite Ashton Playing Fields) into Roding Lane North.

Parking

Details

Approximately 150 spaces at Ashton Playing Fields (IG8 8AA). Parking charges have been suspended for the day. Please do not park along Roding Lane North or surrounding roads as there are parking restrictions in the area. You are advised to park at Ashton Playing Fields and walk to the course. You must NOT park on the grass triangle in Roding Lane North so as to avoid confrontation with residents.  

Direction

Walk to the course up Gaynes Hill Road (opposite Ashton Playing Fields) into Roding Lane North.

Additional Notes

By car, from the eastbound A406, merge onto A1400  (Gants Hill) and at the roundabout take A113 (Chigwell). Broadmead Road junction of St Barnanbas Road is closed due to defective bridge.

Course details

Description

Parkland setting , undulating course with one steep climb per large lap on grass and woodland paths. The grass in the start /finish area may not have been cut and will therefore be quite long. This may restrict the ability of clubs to put up their small tents and generally limit the space in the area.  The running surface will therefore not be ideal.

U12

1 small lap & 1 med lap 2.25k

U14

2 med laps 3k

U16 Boys

1 med lap & 1 large lap – 4.2k

U16/U18 Girls

1 med lap & 1 large lap – 4.2k

U18 Men

2 large laps 5.4k

Senior course

3 large laps 8.1k

Additional Notes

The course is very firm and hard in places. Course can be tight in some areas. Please take caution with footing as the dry weather has led to cracks appearing. Every effort has been had to fill in trip hazards beforehand.

Timetable

The timetable is approximate and subject to change without notice where necessary. Please plan to arrive early and listen for any announcements.

Please note

For the 2026 season, the timings and age groups have changed

It is very important that Juniors run in the correct race. Please check with your club that they are running in the correct race, as Junior age groups are calculated from 31/8/2027 rather than their age at the start of the season.

Start Time

Race

Distance (approximate)

12:00

Under 12 Boys

2.25km

12:02

Under 12 Girls

2.25km

12:10

Under 14 Boys

3km

12:12

Under 14 Girls

3km

12:30

Under 16 Boys

4.2km

12:32

Under 16 Girls & Under 18 Women

4.2km

12:50

Under 18 Men

5.4km

13:20

Senior Women/Veteran Women

8.1km

14:20

Senior Men/Veteran Men

8.1km

Contact Details

Host club

Woodford Green Athletic Club with Essex Ladies 

Contact Name

Paul Manson

Contact details

07779 225097 and paulmanson001@btinternet.com

Welfare Officer

Available at the registration tent.