Harlow 10

Tracey G

I got my number today. Unlucky for some no.13.

David M2

Think I will enter.
Did it last year and really enjoyed it!

Will13

Not long got married to a local lady and moved into the area from W Sussex. Thought I'd get involved and hope to join local running club. 13 a lucky number for me as my birth date. W.

[Deleted User]

HELP - I am looking for a lift to the race. I live in Ilford (not a surprise) and would obviously be prepared to split petrol cost.
Can anyone help me???

Colchester Coyote

Hi all,

Anyone know what the new course is like? I see they mention a hill at 8 miles, so I guess its not as flat as the old course then.

SS.

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I'm one of the race organisers. The new course uses about half the old route and is still mainly cycleways. I would describe it as generally flat, if not slightly downhill for 5.75 miles. There's a slight incline to 6 and yes a sharper climb in the Town Park at 8 and a smaller hill around 9. There's a course map on our website www.thehrc.org.uk which is useful if you know Harlow.

Just a reminder to all those who have run before - race HQ will be at the new community sportcentre at Mark Hall School, not Harlow Sportcentre - directions will be sent out with the race numbers.

And it's a 9.30 start!

Colchester Coyote

Hi Omar,

Thanks for the info. I dont know Harlow much, apart from the last time I ran it about 3 years ago, so I was a bit lost on the map, useful for locals though.

Have entered online earlier this afternoon so definitely doing it now.

Do any of the hills drag on much, or are they more short and sharp.

Yep, noted the start, got a lift and leaving Sudbury at 7:30am, and should take an hour to get there.

Cheers,

SS.

[Deleted User]

Glad to see you've entered - hope you enjoy the race. I'd say 1 drag and two sharp(ish), but nothing really severe.

[Deleted User]

hi all
Just got my number #198, had a nightmare half at Milton Keynes! Sooooo looking forward to this 10 miler to boost my already flagging confidence.Happy at the earlier start more time in pub on own as usual.Good luck to you all.

RichardW

I'm really getting into this on-line entry routine now. At first I used to think it was over-priced, but when you take into account the return envelope, postage, cheque, etc, it makes life so much easier.

I'm #219, by the way.

David M2

How far is start from the train station assuming it's not the same start as last year?

[Deleted User]

Closer to harlow Mill than Harlow Town

But more stop at Harlow Town

I'll dig out a multimap link

[Deleted User]

Map of Harlow

Start's at the school a square down from Harlow Mill station

David M2

Thanks

[Deleted User]

If you're walking to the school from Harlow Mill take the road through Old Harlow (yellow on map)avoids the traffic and better for access to start and entrance to sportcentre which are on the Old London Rd (east side of the school).

[Deleted User]

Looking at the "One" timetable, there are no trains stopping at Harlow Mill on Sunday until 09:17, unless other networks serve the station - does anyone know? If this is correct, we'll have to get off at Harlow Town and walk/cab it from there

[Deleted User]

Yes, that looks right, I've just got the same info from www.thetrainline.com . It's about a 2 mile walk from Harlow Town, so a cab might be best bet.

Colchester Coyote

I guess if there are several of you on the trains, then you can cab share too.

SS.

Tracey G

Just spend the last 30 mins, trying to find were my aunt and cousin live in relation to the route.

[Deleted User]

I'll be getting a train to Harlow Town.

Don't know which one out of Liverpool Street at the moment.

[Deleted User]

Can anyone tell me if I can still enter on the day or is it already full?

Thanks, Lee

Tracey G

LifeofRiley - my cousins boyfriend is going to enter on the day.

[Deleted User]

It's not already full, but we have had a large number of entries already. If you want to enter on the day please arrive in good time to avoid dissappointment; we intend to keep strictly to 500 runners.

reikirabbit

thanks for the info about the course Omar, I'm really looking forward to this now, only my 2nd 10 miler! can't wait.

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I'll be arriving either 0830 or 0838 if anyone wants to say hello or get a ca from Harlow Town

Wearing a Ranelagh Harriers jacket (blue and yellow)

Tracey G

Omar - My cousin Steve Mackenzie is in your running club.

reikirabbit

Omar - will the water be in bottles or cups? i like to know in advance if possible as i carry my own if it's cups! thanks.

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RR - it's cups
Tracey - yes, known Steve for years.

Tracey G

Omar - Do you know his sister boyfriend Martyn Jackson? I talk him into doing it too.

reikirabbit

Cheers!

JARHEAD

Enjoyed the race today,good course and nice friendly people.
Felt the heat towards the end,and suffered up the gradient at 8 miles,went round in 72 mins,so quite happy ...thanks to all the great marshalls,helpers etc...well done to everyone.....