Fan y Big Horseshoe Race
If you would like to enter or watch the race, this should tell you everything you need to know. If you have any more questions, please contact us.
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Sunday 15th July 2012 |
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| Time |
Start 11:00 am. Please make sure you register by 10:30 am at the latest. |
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| Location |
Llanfrynach Village Hall near Brecon. Location in Bing Maps. |
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| Entry fee |
Fan y Big Horseshoe only: £5 in advance, £6 on the day.
Pen y Fan and Fan y Big Horseshoe: £8 in advance, £10 on the day. |
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| How to enter |
Enter on the day, or please send in your entry form and fees in advance if you can (closing date Sat 9th July) to
Brecon Fans Races, 5 Fronwen Terrace, Cradoc Road, Brecon, LD3 9HB. Cheques payable to "C. Flower".
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| Distance |
16.5 kilometres or 10.3 miles |
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| Ascent |
670 metres or 2,200 feet |
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| FRA classification |
"BM" (i.e. not too pointy, but quite tough). Experience required; local knowledge advantageous; navigational skills required. |
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| Kit requirement |
Full windproof body cover, map, compass & whistle. Please make sure you have all items with you, or prepare to be disqualified and embarrassed! Please read our safety guidelines. |
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| Age limit |
Over 18 and under 90 on race day |
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| Male record |
1:11:41 Pete Ryder 2010 |
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| Female record |
1.23.30 Helen Fines 2011 |
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| Prize categories |
- Male: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st V40, 1st V50, 1st V60, 1st V70
- Female: 1st, 2nd, 1st V40, 1st V50, 1st V60, 1st V70
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| Special prizes |
- 1st Male over both Brecon Fans races
- 1st Female over both Brecon Fans races
- 1st male club team (3 runners)
- 1st female club team (3 runners)
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| Organizers |
Mark Palmer (07796 303883) and Mynydd Du Mountain Runners |
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| Race route |
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View Fan y Big Horseshoe Race in a larger map
