I'm sure your all aware of the upcoming hill race I'm organising. (pre-entries at the below link)



caac.org.uk/Baddinsgill_Round

Sunday, 26th August, 10am

Baddinsgill, near West Linton



For those few not keen to enter and run the race :-) it would be great if some would be prepared to help with organisation and marshalling.

3-4 marshals are need to head out onto the hill to cover various checkpoints, and another possibly 1-2 are need to help with declarations at the start and timekeeping at the start/end.

On the attached map, checkpoints 1, 2, 6 and 9 all need marshalling. Checkpoints 1 and 2 are a relatively short distance after the start and can be reached in 5-10 minutes, and all runners should have past these points within about 10 minutes of the race start. Checkpoint involves controlling a gate and closing when the final runner passes, and checkpoint 2 is simply there to make sure runners onto the ridge instead of direct Maw Mount. Checkpoint 9, the final checkpoint is also only 10-15 minutes from the end and involves making sure runners pass round the post near the summit and descent to finishing field. This checkpoint could easily be covered by someone after also covering checkpoint 1 or 2. Checkpoint 6, is a important point marking half way and also an escape route for runners withdrawing from the race. It also allows us to know that eastern half of the hills is cleared when the last runner is counted through. However is reasonable distance from the start area, although along a good drove road and easily reached by bike in about 15 minutes. All the other checkpoints are unmarked and unmarshalled so race setup and take down are much simpler.

Marshals should be prepared for being stationary in the hills for a period of time so will need warm and waterproof clothing as appropriate. A small pack with food and water would also be good, and I'll provide a small supply of water and sweets to those covering checkpoints 6 and 9 for passing runner that might require it, as well as a small first aid kit. All the checkpoints have mobile phone coverage so carrying a phone would be great as well, particularly at checkpoint 6 so that first and last runners passing can be communicated to the finish area.

1-2 people to help hand out race numbers and deal with time keeping at the finish will probably be needed, and also to make sure finishing runners have water and food as needed. I'll supply water and sweets/bananas for this.

The marshals and start/finish helpers will need to be along before the race start, ideally by about 9-9:15 so that final organisation can take place. I expect the first runners to finish much less than 2 hours, and final runners to take at most perhaps 3 hours, so the final marshals will be at their stations for while, though I'd expect them to returned by no later than perhaps 1:30.

So can you help? If so please let me know. (hitting the SignUp link below this post would be ideal).