The Minstead Stinger
To be held 23rd May 2010 at 10am starting and ending in Minstead, near Lyndhurst in the New Forest.
The race is a 9-mile, multi-terrain, undulating, cross country/trail race in the New Forest with an added 3x3 person mixed relay over the same course. The course covers some beautiful forest area, will be challenging for competitors and may, depending on the weather, be muddy and wet underfoot with the inclusion of a stream crossing and, has a slight sting in the tail. (For the relay the 3 legs are of similar length 3.4, 2.8, 2.9 miles but varying degrees of undulation). Just as challenging will be the teams working out the relay driving route to ensure everyone gets to their changeovers in time (maps on website to assist).
More information about the race can be found on our website www.totton.hampshire.org.uk under the heading of the Minstead Stinger, where you can also find entry forms and course maps (this site is still being updated so all information may not yet be available, but will be up there soon)
We are keeping the numbers low for the first race (250 solo runners and 25 mixed relay teams of 3), due to the close proximity of dates and to make sure that we are able to organise an event that will be safe, effective and enjoyable for all. Everything is now in place, we just need you to make it a great race.
We would like you to pass this information on to all your club members and anyone you think might be interested in taking part. If you are able to put the attached entry form on your club noticeboard or just pass the information on to your club members we would be grateful. Also if you wish to pass this information on to any other contacts you feel may be interested in taking part, please feel free.
If you have any queries or comments please me by email or via the website.
Many thanks and look forward to welcoming you to the Race in the hope that it will become a regular fixture on the local race calendar in the future.
Entry form here.
Sue Tizard
Secretary, Totton Running Club