ARCHIVED RACE: Cross Bay Challenge (13.1m) @ Flookburgh, Cumbria, UK, on 24th July 2011

Race Info & Description

Race Information:

  • Event Name: Cross Bay Challenge 2011
  • Distance (Miles): 13.1
  • Date: 24 July 2011
  • Start Time: 12:30
  • Venue: Cark Airfield, Flookburgh, Cumbria
  • Best Time (Men): 1:15.25
  • Best Time (Women): 1:31.56
  • Organised By: Nicki Hearne
  • Race Website: Click Here.

Race Facilities

  • Has Toilets? Yes
  • Has Changing Facilities? No
  • Has Water Stations? Yes
  • Has Prizes / Awards? Yes

Race Description

This flat, challenging and scenic race, run mainly on sand, leads runners through 2 counties & 2 rivers and is the only race in the world to cross a tidal bay. Runners arrive and park at Hest Bank to be transported by coach to the race start at Flookburgh, Cumbria (journey takes approx. 1 hour). The race then crosses the sands of Morecambe Bay, finishing at Hest Bank, Lancashire where runners have parked their cars. As this is a fundraising event for charity, participants are kindly requested to try to raise sponsorship. For further info, pictures, reviews, etc. please see www.crossbayrun.org.uk

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