Essar four villages half marathon 2013 Race Cancelled!
19 JANUARY: With great regret, the race is cancelled. The course has been assessed by several experienced race organisers and is not safe to run. The police would not pass the route on their inspection tomorrow so we wanted to give people as much notice as we could. There are long stretches of compacted snow which will not shift in the next 24 hours. We've been working hard with shovels to clear the club area, but the real problem is out on the country lanes which are not clear. We really enjoy putting on the race and putting back into the community, but it's simply not safe for our runners. Please spread the word.
We'll try and get some pictures up later to show you the state of the course.
To everyone that has entered and supported us in this great race — SORRY!
We'll be in touch with more information when we have it. Thanks!
Comments
I have a place but am not able to run, if you want it? Transfers are allowed up this Sunday. Let me know.
Hi Sharon,
Thats great. I live in London so not easy to meet up!! If you can ring me please I am sure we can sort it out. You can get me on 07768 863144, Thanks,
I love a happy ending!
Anyone else got a spare place!?? Have joined the Helsby runners forum & asked, but they say no waiting list......
Just a quick FYI - you need to complete any transfers ASAP, the window closes tomorrow I think. Use www.fabian4.co.uk/competitor/viewentry.aspx
Hi
I would also like a place if anyone is not able to run.
Thanks
Simon
Hi I am after two spaces for sunday run if anyone can help I will pay the transfer fees!?
I have a spare entry from someone! PM me for their details! Names can be swapped!!
And another place has come up! PM me!!
Hello all - is the park and ride scheme the only realistic option if driving?
Thanks Pyjama Girl, but Beer and Lard was able to help me out.
See you there!
My 2 places have found a home....& I'm in too!
Hope they don't cancel if it snows....I guess keep checking website......
forecasts less scary this morning....
I've just heard it is cancelled. That was from Cheshire AAA official so probably right.
Bastard!!
I'm gutted! Bloody ice and snow.
19 JANUARY: With great regret, the race is cancelled. The course has been assessed by several experienced race organisers and is not safe to run. The police would not pass the route on their inspection tomorrow so we wanted to give people as much notice as we could. There are long stretches of compacted snow which will not shift in the next 24 hours. We've been working hard with shovels to clear the club area, but the real problem is out on the country lanes which are not clear. We really enjoy putting on the race and putting back into the community, but it's simply not safe for our runners. Please spread the word.
We'll try and get some pictures up later to show you the state of the course.
To everyone that has entered and supported us in this great race — SORRY!
We'll be in touch with more information when we have it. Thanks!
11:49am, 19 January