Haytor Heller
Six miles of breathtaking off-road running in the heart of glorious Dartmoor.
This year's race will take place on Sat 21st July 2012
Entry form
VENUE
The setting for this race is on the steeply plunging, picture postcard south-eastern slopes below the famous Haytor Rock. Race HQ will be in the Boys Brigade Centre, which is located at the bottom car park.
DIRECTIONS
From A38: Take A382 north off A38 at Drumbridges roundabout (signed Bovey Tracey). Go straight over first roundabout. At second roundabout turn left onto B3387 (signed Haytor). After half a mile, turn left (signed Haytor) and continue up hill (3 miles) to middle (2nd) car park below Haytor Rocks. Please do not park in the lower car park by the visitor centre.
COURSE
This popular, well established moorland race starts below Haytor Rock and follows a hilly, circular route before returning once again to Haytor Rock with a fast downhill finale to the finish opposite the middle car park at Haytor. The approx. 6 mile course is challenging with several steep ascents and descents and is generally run across rugged, open moorland, apart from two sections through woodland; firstly below Hound Tor and secondly below Haytor which includes a stream crossing.
The course is completely off-road. The route passes through the land of two landowners who have kindly given permission for the race to take place. Please adhere to the Country Code and note that dogs will not be allowed to accompany runners, nor likewise will any following cyclists. Drinks will be available at Hound Tor (approx. 4 miles) and at the finish.
MARSHALLS / FIRST AID
The course will be well marshalled, with first aid cover provided by Dartmoor Medical Services and Dartmoor Rescue will be in attendance should they be needed.
PRIZES
There will be a technical t-shirt for each finisher.
Prize giving will take place in the Race HQ by 8.30pm. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories;
1st, 2nd and 3rd M&F overall. 1st and 2nd M35/40/45/50/55/60, F35/40/45/50/55/60
There will be a 1st M&F team prize (4 to count).
REFRESHMENTS / SHOWERS / TOILET FACILITIES
Toilets, showers and changing rooms will be available at Race HQ, where we will also be serving a wide selection of goodies, including our famous Trotters cakes. We will also have a BBQ on the go, a camp fire, live music and a barrel or two of real ale! We hope you will be able to stay and join us in what promises to be a cracking evening.
ACCOMODATION
Why not make a wekend of it, we can now offer camping (with limited campervan spaces) at Race HQ, which are available for a very modest fee. Spaces are available from 9:00am Saturday July 21st until Noon on Sunday July 22nd. For further enquiries and booking forms please contact Buzz Terrill on 01803 528648 or email jngapplegarth@aol.com
The camp fire will be lit at approx 7:00pm and continue until the last camper goes to bed or we run out of wood! Please bring your own refreshments!
Latest Results:
21/07/2012
Previous Years Results:
2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001 - 2000