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ARCHIVED RACE: Cross Bay Challenge @ Cark Airfield, Flookburgh, Cumbria, 12th August 2012
Race Info & Description
Race Information:
- Event Name: Cross Bay Challenge 2012
- Distance (Miles): 13.1
- Date: 12 August 2012
- Start Time: 14:00
- Venue: Cark Airfield
- Best Time (Men): 01:18.25
- Best Time (Women): 01:27.07
- Organised By: Jen Horsburgh
- Race Website: Click Here.
Race Facilities
- Has Toilets? Yes (at start and finish)
- Has Changing Facilities? Showers at finish
- Has Water Stations? Yes
- Has Prizes / Awards? Winner prizes, goody bags
Race Description
This unique race leads runners through 2 counties & 2 rivers and is the only known race in the world to cross a tidal bay. It has been one of the UK’s highest rated races for several years. 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 or to donate during the registration process. For further info, pictures, etc. please see www.crossbay.org.uk
Race Venue and Map
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Race Location:
- Venue: Cark Airfield
- Town/City: Flookburgh
- State/County: Cumbria
- Country: UK
- Postcode / Google Map Co-ordinates: LA11 7LT
- How to Find Start Line: Coach transport to start - see event website
- Nearest Parking: Finish line (Hest Bank shore)
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Race Entry
Race Entry
- Entry Fee: £26 Affiliated, £28 Non Affiliated
- Enter on Day: No
- Online Entry:

- Postal Entry: See event website to download paper entry form or telephone CancerCare on 01524 381820
- Closing Date: 05/08/2012
- Entry Limit: 1000
- Entry Contact / Race Secretary: Cross Bay Challenge, CancerCare, Slynedales, Slyne Road, Lancaster LA2 6ST
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