Metropolitan League 2023 Season

Fixture

5

Date

10/02/2024

Venue

Trent Country Park, Cockfosters, Enfield, London EN4 0JZ (please note; because of its size, Trent Park has several different postcodes. The one given is the most appropriate and closest to the Cockfosters Road entrance to the park).

Venue

Course Location

Start

The main start/finish area is adjacent to the race HQ, located just beyond Go Ape , on the right-hand side (south) of Lime Avenue.

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Race HQ

Address

Located just beyond Go Ape , on the right-hand side (south) of Lime Avenue.

Changing Facilities

Changing

There are no dedicated changing facilities – please arrive ready to run.

*** IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE *** The area around Go Ape is out of bounds. Under no circumstances should this area be used for changing and/or as a toilet please use the facilities provided. Anyone ignoring this request will risk damaging our ability to hold future events at this venue.

Showers

No showers are available.

Toilets

Male and female WCs adjacent to the Cockfosters Road entrance car park.

Please make use of the facilities do not use the parkland as a WC!

Refreshments

Unfortunately, the Trent Park caf is currently closed. However, refreshments will be available to purchase from a mobile provider which is based close to the caf and close to the Start/Finish area. In addition, the Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (Enfield), located at the eastern end of the access road known as Lime Avenue (approx. 600 metres from the Start/Finish area), has a tea shop which is open until 4 pm.

Additional Notes

A Club/Team Assembly Area has been identified in the field adjacent to the Start area. This is in the area to the south of Lime Avenue and close to the pond. Please see map attached. Please note that the area shown hatched in red must be kept clear.

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

London Underground Cockfosters station is the northern end of the Piccadilly Line.

Use of public transport is strongly recommended due to the proximity of the underground station and limited car parking at Trent Park.

Direction

The station is 300 metres to the south of the Cockfosters Road entrance to Trent Park (approximately a 5-minute walk). Turn right out of the station, and walk north along Cockfosters Road, past the BP Garage (with M&S).

Parking

Details

Parking is available within Trent Park but is likely to be very limited. Given the proximity of Trent Park to Cockfosters underground station, the use of public transport is therefore strongly recommended. If you intend to drive, please car-share as much as possible.

The main car parking facility is at the Cockfosters Road entrance to Trent Park.

PLEASE NOTE: The private car park close to the Southgate Hockey Centre at the top of Snakes Lane is NOT available. Please do not attempt to park there you WILL be turned back.

Cars must not be parked on any of the roads within Trent Park.

Trent Park closes at sunset, which will be at approximately 17:00. The gate at the Cockfosters Road entrance is usually closed at this time, but drivers must take care to check the closing time which will be shown on the sign inside the main entrance.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD DRIVERS PARK ON THE SURROUNDING ROADS. Anyone parking on local roads will risk damaging our ability to hold future events at this venue.

Direction

Directions from major roads:

Cockfosters Road (A111) entrance; approximately two miles to the south of Junction 24 of the M25, on the left-hand side, or just over half a mile to the north of the junction of the A111 and A110 (Bramley Road), on the right-hand side (sat nav EN4 0JZ).

Course details

Description

Undulating course on open, rough, lumpy parkland. Liable to be soft underfoot in places. Some exposed tree roots in places, and several small wooden bridges that could be slippery.

Senior races only include a woodland path with a small stream crossing.

The course is suitable for spikes or trail shoes.

The course is likely to be very muddy and slippery in some places so is not suitable for ordinary trainers.

U11 course

Two full laps of Start/Finish Field. Approximately 2,000m.

U13 course

Approx. lap of the Start/Finish Field Dropping Down the Hill from the Gap to do Half of the Oakwood Lap & Returning to the Finish. Approximately 3,000m.

U15/U17 course

One full lap of the Start/Finish Field, followed by approx. lap of the Start/Finish Field, dropping down the hill from the gap to do half of the Oakwood Lap & returning to the Finish. Approximately 4,000m.

Senior course

1 laps of the Start/Finish Field Dropping Down the Hill from the Gap to Run One Lap of the Oakwood Side & Returning to the Start/Finish Field. One Further Complete lap of the Start/Finish Field, Dropping Down the Hill from the Gap to Run One Further Lap of the Oakwood Side & Returning to the Finish. Approximately 7,500m.

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

2,000m

12:10

Under 13 Boys

3,000m

12:20

Under 13 Girls

3,000m

12:30

Under 17 Men/Under 15 Boys

4,000m

12:45

Under 17 Women/Under 15 Girls

4,000m

13:00

Senior Women/Veteran Women

7,500m

13:45

Senior Men/Veteran Men

7,500m

Contact Details

Host club

Barnet & District AC

Contact Name

Robert Scott

Contact details

Tel: 07775 698234, email: robertscott@deloitte.co.uk

Welfare Officer

This is available at the registration tent.

End-of-season presentations:

Please join us after the last race for the end-of-season presentations (and tea and cakes!), which will be held at:

11th Southgate Scout Group,

1c Chalk Lane,

Cockfosters,

Barnet,

Hertfordshire EN4 9JQ

Please do not arrive before 3 pm.

Directions: Leave Trent Park by the main Cockfosters Road entrance and turn left down Cockfosters Road back towards the Underground station. Just after the BP Garage (with M&S), turn right down Chalk Lane. The Scout Hut is approximately 50 metres along the road on the left-hand side (see map).

Please note there is no car parking at this venue.

Please also note that the Scout Hut is quite small so there is limited space available.

Polite Request; the Scout Hut has a wooden parquet floor so muddy shoes must be taken off and left at the entrance