Fan y Big Horseshoe Race - SATURDAY 8th July 2023
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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Date
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Saturday 8th July 2023
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Time
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Start 12:00 noon. No entry on the day. Pre-entered runners collect number and timing wristband 10:30-11:45.
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Location
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Llanfrynach, near Brecon. Location in Bing Maps. Registration and race start are in the Village Show field.
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Parking
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In the show field, postcode LD3 7BQ, on the old back road from Llanfrynach to Pencelli, about 200m from the Village Hall. To maintain our good relationship with the local community, please do not park in the village.
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Entry fee
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£10 in advance.
Junior races - possibly! find out more
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How to enter
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Enter online via Fabian 4 - you will be able to select whether you want to enter Fan y Big Horseshoe, Pen y Fan, or both. Entry closes midnight Thursday 6th July.
Entries limited to 150.
In line with WFRA Safety Guidelines, we will refuse entry at any time (before or after registration) to any competitors who, in our opinion, do not have the appropriate kit/ equipment, experience or navigational skills required to complete the race safely and in a reasonable time.
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Distance
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16.5 kilometres or 10.3 miles
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Ascent
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670 metres or 2,200 feet
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WFRA classification
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"BM". Experience required; local knowledge advantageous; navigational skills required. Note there is a cut-off time of 80 minutes at the summit of Fan y Big - competitors not making this cut-off will be retired from the race.
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Kit requirement
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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.
No dogs. The use of music/sound equipment that restricts hearing is prohibited.
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Age limit
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Over 18 on race day
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Male record
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New course: 01:11:45 Luke Fisher 2021. (Pre-2017: 1:11:41 Pete Ryder 2010)
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Female record
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New course: 01:31:01 Hannah Jarvis 2018. (Pre-2017: 01:23:14 Kate Hulls 2014)
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Prize categories
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Male: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st V40, 1st V50, 1st V60, 1st V70, 1st V80
Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st V40, 1st V50, 1st V60, 1st V70, 1st V80
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Special prizes
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1st Male over both Brecon Fans races (decided on position, then fastest time of positions are equal)
1st Female over both Brecon Fans races (decided on position, then fastest time of positions are equal)
1st Male club team (3 runners)
1st Female club team (3 runners)
1st Local (strict rules apply, but we are not sure what they are)
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Organizers
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Emma Bayliss (07736 048221)
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Race route
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Route map 1 (0.5MB JPEG) (new window)
Route map 2 (0.3MB JPEG) (new window)
Complete route map (0.3MB JPEG) (new window)
Route description
See interactive map below. NB anti-clockwise route.
There is a cut-off time of 80 minutes at the summit of Fan y Big - competitors not making this cut-off will be retired from the race.
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