Sandstone Trail Half Marathon
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Sandstone Trail Half
The Sandstone Trail Half is a point to point race held annually in early September. The route starts at Bickerton Hill National Trust car park, Goldford Lane, Malpas SY14 8LN, and follows the Sandstone Trail to finish at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre CW6 0SR.
There is no parking at the start area. The organisers provide a bus from the finish area to the start and recommend using this service or arranging a drop off at the start with collection from the finish. The finish area includes showers and a cafe for competitors and spectators.
For safety the event enforces a 3 hour 30 mins cutoff. The course includes a timed crossing point on the A51; the time taken between the two controls is deducted from overall race time and this deduction appears on finish results. Prizes for the top three men and top three women are awarded by time.
The route is often waymarked with yellow circular Sandstone Trail markers and marshals are placed where the trail meets local roads. There are two drink stations, at approximately 6 miles and 10 miles. Runners are advised to carry additional water, a mobile phone and extra outer clothing in case of bad weather. The race is run under FRA rules.
Entry is for ages 16 and over. Early entries were priced at £15 for the first 100 places, then £30, plus an 8% booking charge. Transfers to another runner are allowed for an admin fee; refunds are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
