(Wo)man v Barge
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(Wo)man v Barge
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Add some extra competitive spirit to your racing in this (Wo)Man vs Barge race in Huddersfield. Racers will race the canal barge just under 5 miles from Marsden to Diggle, over the Marsden Moor and be treated to a bottle of beer and delectable Chip Buttie from the Diggle Hotel.
5 Mile
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Sat 8th Aug 2020
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Marsden, United Kingdom
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4.8(11 Reviews)
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Where and when
Location
8 Upper Mills, Canal Side, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6NH, UK
Start times
Sat 8th Aug 2020
5 Mile:
11:00am Event summary
Here are the distances available for (Wo)man v Barge
5 Mile
5mi
£17
Route information
Unleash your legs up and over the Marsden Moor for 5-ish miles, racing the canal barge from Marsden to Diggle. Participants will have 1hr45mins to beat the barge as they traverse beautiful rolling moorland.
Racers will celebrate will a well-earned bottle of beer and free Chip Buttie served at the Diggle Hotel, and mingle with their fellow runners.
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What's included
- Provided by the Tunnel End Cafe, Free chip buttie for all finishers at the Diggle Hotel
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd M/F, age group prizes, vet prizes and spot prizes
- Free bottle of beer at finish
Don't worry everyone, no one goes home empty handed!
How to get there
8 Upper Mills, Canal Side, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6NH, UK
Get full directionsAddress:
Registration: The Old Goods Yard, Station Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6DH
Start Line: Above Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre, Waters Road (off Reddisher Road), Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6NQ
Finish: Diggle Hotel, Station Houses, Diggle, Oldham OL3 5JZ - Greenfield train station is a short walk from here where you can catch the train back to your parked car at Marsden station.
Parking:
The Old Goods Yard (next to Marsden train station) Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6AX approximately 2k from the start but perfect for the train back from the finish.
Nearest Railway Station: Marsden
Event day logistics
Schedule:
10:00: Registration opens
10:45: Registration closes
11:00: Race starts
Cut off: 1 hour 45 minutes
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before race time to ensure plenty of time for registration
Bag Drop:
There will be NO bag drop available for this event
Age Limits:
Participants must be over 13 years of age
FAQs
Can I run the Man v Barge with my dog?
Yes, pets are allowed on this race.
Can I enter the Man v Barge race on the day?
No, there will be no race day entries.
Will the route of the Man v Barge race be marked?
Yes, the whole route will be well-marked.
What's the age limit?
13 or over for this event =
pets welcome tooCan I enter on the day?
Sorry, no!
Can I change participant?
Sorry again: if you want to run you'll have to sign up
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