The Chiltern League 2024-25 Season
Fixtures
MATCH 1
12 Oct 24
MATCH 2
9 Nov 24
MATCH 3
30 Nov 24
MATCH 4
11 Jan 25
MATCH 5
8 Feb 25
Date: Saturday 12th October 2024
Location: Keysoe, Bedfordshire
Timetable: This fixture follows a slightly revised timetable as shown below:
- 11.30 Under 11 Girls
- 11.45 Under 11 Boys
- 12.00 Under 13 Girls
- 12.15 Under 13 Boys
- 12.30 Under 15 Girls
- 12.45 Under 15 Boys
- 13.00 Under 17/20 Women
- 13.15 Senior Women
- 13.45 Under 17 Men
- 14.15 Under 20 & Senior Men
Notes:
The Course
NOTE: Race distances are approximate
11:30am U11 Girls (1.9k) 1 Small lap (B to D and F to M to Finish)
11:45am U11 Boys (1.9k) 1 Small lap (B to D and F to M to finish)
12:00pm U13 Girls (3k) 1 Medium lap (B to D and I to K)
12:15pm U13 Boys (3k) 1 Medium lap (B to D and I to K)
12:30pm U15 Girls (4k) 1 Large lap (Including C and J)
12:45pm U15 Boys (4k) 1 Large lap (Including C and J)
1:00pm U17/20 Women (5k) 1 Small lap (B to D and F to M) plus1 Medium lap (B to D and I to K)
1:15pm Senior Women (6k) 1 Small lap (B to D and F to M) plus1 Large lap (Including C
and J)
1:45pm U17 Men (6k) 1 Small lap (B to D and F to M) plus1 Large lap (Including C
and J)
2:15pm Jun/Sen Men (10k) 1 Small lap (B to D and F to M), plus 2 Large laps (Including
C and J)
Toilets
Changing
There are no changing facilities provided.
Refreshments
Directions
Please note: There is a road closure on the B660, which affects those approaching from the south – the diversion is clearly marked, but you should allow a few extra minutes for your journey if travelling via this route.
From East
A428 to St Neots, carry on past St Neots on A428, you will go under road & railway bridges, past a crane storage on left, then over a roundabout by Tesco. At next roundabout turn Right on to B1428 (Great North Road), over at least 3 mini roundabouts then at mini roundabout immediately after pedestrian lights turn left on to Bushmead Road. Follow that for about 3.5 miles, then straight over crossroads, and after 1.5 miles you come to a T junction, turn Right. Church Road in Keysoe is 2 miles on the left
From South M1
J13 A421, and stay on that road for 13 miles until the last Bedford exit (A428 Bedford & Great Barford). First exit on roundabout at top of slip, then at next Roundabout (by “Go Outdoors” store on Right) Turn Right, carry straight over roundabouts for 2 miles, then at Roundabout for Kimbolton Road (it has trees in the middle and a pub called The Pheasant on other side) Turn Right, past Golf Course and carry on for 8 miles to Keysoe. Church Road is one mile into the village on the left.
From the South A1
After Tempsford bridge, take the A421 for Bedford at the Black Cat Roundabout (sign Milton Keynes A421) after 4 miles take the Bedford A428 exit (signed Bedford A428 Great Barford) Right at roundabout at top of slip, over other slip roundabout then at next Roundabout (by “Go Outdoors” store on Right) Turn Right, carry straight over roundabouts for 2 miles, then at Roundabout for Kimbolton Road (it has trees in the middle and a pub called The Pheasant on other side) Turn Right, past Golf Course and carry on for 8 miles to Keysoe. Church Road is one mile into the village on the left.
From the North M1 J15
A45 past Northampton & Wellingborough to Rushden, at big roundabout take third exit for A6 south. At next roundabout take first exit for Kimbolton (this route is subject to an 18 ton limit) take this road for 10 miles, then on the far side of Kimbolton turn right onto the B660 on the far side of Kimbolton turn right onto the B660 (sign Bedford Pertenhall B660). Church Road in Keysoe is 5 miles on the right |
From the North M6
A14 Past Kettering carry on to J16 (Old Weston Kimbolton B660) take the exit slip and at T turn left for Kimbolton. Follow B660 to end T junction, then turn left through Kimbolton (18 ton limit) on the far side of Kimbolton turn right onto the B660 (sign Bedford Pertenhall B660). Church Road in Keysoe is 5 miles on the right
From the North A1
Past Huntingdon to Buckden roundabout, turn right for Graham (Kimbolton B661) Follow that road to T junction at end in Great Staughton (by Snooty Tavern) Turn right for Kimbolton, as you approach Kimbolton turn left on B660 on the far side of Kimbolton turn right onto the B660 (sign Bedford Pertenhall B660). Church road is 5 miles on the right.
Parking
Date: Saturday 9th November 2024
Location: Milton Keynes, Teardrop Lakes
Timetable: This fixture follows a slightly amended timetable. Changes to the regular timings are shown in bold below.
- 11.30 Under 11 Girls
- 11.45 Under 11 Boys
- 12.00 Under 13 Girls
- 12.15 Under 13 Boys
- 12.30 Under 15 Girls
- 12.45 Under 15 Boys
- 13.00 Under 17/20 Women
- 13.25 Senior Women
- 14.00 Under 17 Men
- 14.20 Under 20 & Senior Men
Notes:
TBC
The Course
The course is largely flat on grassland, with a couple of short but steep hills.
Maps:
Marshals to be provided from the following clubs:
- Buckingham & Stowe RC – 1
- Higham Harriers – 1
- Leighton Buzzard Triathlon Club – 1
- Marshall Milton Keynes AC – 3
- MK Distance Project – 1
- Redway Runners – 2
- Shenley Striders – 1
- Silson AC – 2
The marshals should report to Richard Inchley at 10:45 am near the finish area.
Changing and toilets
Club tents will be the only cover for changing.
There will be portable toilets adjacent to the start/finish area.
Refreshments
A retail refreshment van will be available for food and drinks
First Aid
First aid will be provided by Acute Ambulance Medical Services
Directions
Turn right out of the Rail Station, after 100m you will see in front of you an office building, turn right and walk over a bridge which crosses the railway line and A5 Trunk Road.
At the end of the bridge turn left along the “Redway” (National Cycle Route 51) signposted MK Bowl continue on this path after about half a mile, go under a road bridge and you will then be at Teardrop Lakes at this, point you should be able to see the start and finish areas.
Follow the A421 into Milton Keynes, at the roundabout with “Watling Street” (V4) turn left, follow this road to the next roundabout, turn right and the Car Park is about 100m on the right.
From Towcester and the North via A5 and from Dunstable and the South via A5
Follow the A5 Dual Carriageway and exit at “Central Milton Keynes”, at the roundabout at the top of the slip road take the first exit from the South and the third exit “Portway” (H5) from the north, follow this road to the next roundabout “Watling Street” (V4) take the first exit along V4, at the second roundabout “The Bowl” take the first exit onto “Chaffron Way” (H7) and the car park is about 100m on the right.
Leave the M1 at Junction 14, at the roundabout take the third exit (ideally in L/H lane), straight on at next roundabout (also traffic lights) on A4146 “Childs Way” (H6) – follow this road for a further 8 roundabouts, at the next roundabout called “South Grafton” turn left onto “Grafton Street” (V6), at the next roundabout “Leadenhall” take the third exit onto “Chaffron Way” (H7) the Car Park is about half a mile on the L/H side.
Leave the M1 at Junction 13 and follow A421 towards Milton Keynes. Continue on A421 “Standing Way” (H8) passing the Hospital. After the hospital roundabout continue through a further two roundabouts and at the third roundabout “Elfield Park” take the third exit onto “Watling Street” (V4), at the next roundabout “The Bowl” take the third exit and the car park is about 100m on the right-hand side.
Approach Junction 13 of M1 from Bedford via A421 – then follow as above “From M1 South (Northbound)”.
Parking
Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Location: Luton
Timetable: This fixture follows the standard timetable:
- 11.30 Under 11 Girls
- 11.45 Under 11 Boys
- 12.00 Under 13 Girls
- 12.15 Under 13 Boys
- 12.30 Under 15 Girls
- 12.45 Under 15 Boys
- 13.00 Under 17/20 Women
- 13.15 Senior Women
- 13.40 Under 17 Men
- 14.00 Under 20 & Senior Men
Notes:
Marshals to be provided from the following clubs:
- Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers RC – 1
- Bearbrook Running & Triathlon Club – 1
- Dacorum AC – 3
- Gade Valley Harriers – 2
- On the Run Aylesbury – 2
- Stevenage & North Herts AC – 2
Can all marshals please report to the Luton AC tent between 10:45 and 11:00.
Toilets
Portable toilets are provided as well as male/female changing and showering facilities in two pavilions.
Refreshments
A food and drink van will be available on site.
First Aid
St John’s Ambulance will be based in the centre pavilion with cycle response units out on course.
Directions
Please use this postcode to find the parking: LU2 7EW
Parking
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES TO CAR PARKING THIS YEAR
Due to the changes in parking availability this year at Stopsley, we would like to make you aware of the new car parking facility. If you drive to last year’s car parking you may be directed to the new car park at Luton 6th form college in Bradgers Hill Road, LU2 7EW which is a 10 minute drive away but a short walk up a steep hill to the usual start/finish location.
For those with blue badge parking or those with tents and equipment to deliver there is limited parking at the tennis courts at Stopsley, LU2 7UX.
We ask that you are courteous to other users of the car park and be aware that all vehicles are parked entirely at the owners own risk. Importantly ALL car parks will be closed at 4:30PM, with automatic barriers being lowered. So please ensure your car is moved from the car parks before this time.
A map of the route from the car park to the course
Date: Saturday 11th January 2025
Location: Cassiobury Park, Watford
Timetable – Please note the amended times below:
- 12:00 – U11 girls
- 12:15 – U11 boys
- 12:30 – U13 girls
- 12:45 – U13 boys
- 13:00 – U15 girls
- 13:15 – U15 boys
- 13:30 – U17 and U20 women
- 13:45 – Senior women
- 14:10 – U17 men
- 14:30 – Senior men
Notes:
The Course
The park is of course currently very wet and muddy so the U/11’s and U/13’s should consider long spikes, all other courses cross 100m of tarmac between the 2 bridges and much of the main paths have had hardcore added, possibly studs or even road shoes will be a better option, but we suggest you arrive early enough to recce an amount of the course you will be running.
Marshals to be provided from the following clubs:
- Chiltern Harriers AC – 3
- Handy Cross Runners – 1
- Hazelmere Runners – 2
- Queens Park Harriers – 1
- St Albans Striders & AC – 3
- Tring Running Club – 1
- Wycombe Phoenix Harriers AC – 3
Marshals should report to Richard Parles between 11.15 and 11.30 at the Watford Harriers marquee for the briefing.
Toilets
Portaloos will be sited close to where the marquees and athletes are so please don’t use the café toilets.
Refreshments
Wildfire Catering should be in attendance and the Cha Cha café that is approximately 200m from the finish line will be open as will the Hub café that is 400 metres away.
First Aid
First aid will be provided during the meet.
Directions
The park entrance closest to Race H/Q is now adjacent to the junction of Stratford Way and Parkside Avenue, WD17 3AU, please note that you will need a team to drop off marquees etc as it is very unlikely that there will be any parking close by.
The marquee location will be approximately 200 metres from here adjacent to the Bandstand and accessed via a tarmac path but please do not arrive before 10.00 as this is also the finish area for the Park Run.
Parking
There is a reasonable amount of street parking at weekends on the WD17 side of the park, the closest car park is at WD18 7LG, with 217 spaces approximately 500m away and free for 2 hours and then £2 for the 3rd hour and £1 an hour after that.
There are 2 other car parks approximately 1000m from the start, WD17 4NR, 119 spaces and 80p an hour and WD17 1PL, 661 spaces and £1 an hour.
r team Date: Saturday 8th February 2025
Location: Horspath, Oxford
Timetable: Please note, this is the last fixture so senior men & women switch order:
- 11.30 Under 11 Girls
- 11.45 Under 11 Boys
- 12.00 Under 13 Girls
- 12.15 Under 13 Boys
- 12.30 Under 15 Girls
- 12.45 Under 15 Boys
- 13.00 Under 17/20 Women
- 13.30 Under 20 & Senior Men
- 14.30 Under 17 Men
- 14.35 Senior Women
Award ceremonies
There will be two award ceremonies which will take place in the club house by the track.
- U11, U13, U15 – 2pm
- All other age groups – 4pm
Please make sure there is a representative from your club present to collect any team trophies and awards for athletes who are not able to make the ceremony.
We regret that we will not be able to post out any uncollected awards, meaning that clubs/athletes will have to wait until the new season starts in October to receive them if no one collects them on the day.
Please note:
Parking at the Horspath Track is strictly limited, and all competitors and supporters are required to park at the BMW Mini factory car park on Horspath Road, approximately a 400m walk from the track. Car Parking marshals will direct you there if you try to park at the track. Please enter BMW at Gate 7.
Please see the ‘parking’ tab for more details.
The Course
Marshals to be provided from the following clubs:
- Abingdon AC – 2
- Banbury Harriers – 1
- Bicester AC – 1
- Bracknell AC – 2
- Headington Road Runners – 2
- Radley AC – 1
- Vale of Aylesbury – 3
At the track there will be space for club tents, a cafe serving hot and cold food and drinks all day.
Changing facilities are limited.
Toilets will be available both in the building and near to the start.
More details about directions can be found here
Parking
Parking at the Horspath Track is strictly limited, and all competitors and supporters are required to park at the BMW Mini factory car park on Horspath Road, approximately a 400m walk from the track. Car Parking marshals will direct you there if you try to park at the track. Please enter BMW at Gate 7.
The Oxford Harlequins Rugby Club, with whom we share the car park, are also hosting matches on February 8th. The parking spaces next to the club house are restricted to the Rugby Club. Spaces also have to be left in the main car park for at least two visiting buses.
The only people allowed to park at Horspath are officials, Oxford City AC volunteers and disabled spectators. Those bringing club tents and gazebos can call in to the car park to unload their tents, but must not remain in the car park and should return to park at BMW for the duration of the match.
If this guidance is not followed and we experience problems with parking, future matches at Horspath may be put in jeopardy. Please respect this guidance, make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to park and walk to the track, and do not be rude to our car park marshals who are volunteers, and who are there to ensure that car parking does not become a problem on the day.