Metropolitan League 2023 Season

Fixture

3

Date

02/12/2023

Venue

Hillingdon House Farm, Uxbridge, Middlesex

Venue

Course Location

Start

Hillingdon House Farm, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 1ES

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Race HQ

Address

Hillingdon Stadium, Gatting Way, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 1ES

Changing Facilities

Changing

Male and Female Changing Rooms and Toilets within athletics stadium from 11am to 3pm. Please don’t try to use the facilities within the main sports centre.

Showers

No

Toilets

Yes, in the stadium

Refreshments

Yes, near the start line

Travel

Where possible, please use public transport, walk or cycle. If travelling by car, please car share to reduce the impact and check for restrictions that may be in effect in the area (Ultra Low Emission Zone for example). Please also park with consideration of 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

Recommended Hillingdon station on the Met and Piccadilly Lines 10-15 mins walk from the course. U1 and U2 buses stop within 3 mins walk of the Sports Centre.

Direction

As above

Cycle storage

Details

Outside the stadium and sports centre

Parking

Details

There are ONLY 50 pay and display parking spaces allocated for this fixture outside the stadium. Parking in the main sports centre car park is not permitted. Disruption caused by sports centre members trying to find a parking space in the main car park may result in this venue not being available in the future. If you must drive, please see the parking map provided for free street parking locations. There are also 2 large car parks in Uxbridge town centre, just 15 mins walk away.

Course details

Description

A PROPER XC COURSE. Parkland setting, undulating course, with one steep climb per lap, on grass and woodland paths. Very muddy areas likely. Option of a small river crossing for adults only if conditions on the day allow. There will be a longer route around the river for those who are unable/unwilling to cross the river.

U11 course

1 small undulating lap which includes the ski slope and wooded trail

U13 course

1 medium undulating lap which includes the ski slope and wooded trail

U15/U17 course

1 large undulating lap which includes the ski slope and wooded trail

Senior course

2 large undulating laps which include the ski slope and wooded trail plus the option of river crossing.

Additional Notes

Liable to be very muddy in places. If crossing the river please use caution and respect other competitors.

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 2023 season, the timings have changed, and all races now start earlier. In addition, it should no longer be necessary for a start to be delayed to allow for finishers in the previous race.

Start Time

Race

Distance (approximate)

12:00

Under 11 Boys & Girls

2km

12:10

Under 13 Boys

3km

12:20

Under 13 Girls

3km

12:35

Under 17 Men/Under 15 Boys

4km

12:45

Under 17 Women/Under 15 Girls

4km

13:00

Senior Women/Veteran Women

8km

13:45

Senior Men/Veteran Men

8km

Additional Notes

Contact Details

Host club

Hillingdon AC

Contact Name

Martin Bateman

Contact details

07758765870 martin.bateman@btinternet.com

Welfare Officer

This is also available as the registration tent.