killingworth - saturday 11th july
about killingworth
Earliest evidence of Killingworth dates back to the 12th century. The town we know of today though didn't begin to take shape until the 1960's when construction of the 'new town' began. Two lakes were added to the area as part of the new town construction. The lake is a popular spot for local wildlife, is kept well stocked with fish and is often used by a local angling club and model boating club.
Killingworth is most famous for it's apperance in the 1970's sitcom 'Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?'. A 19th-century Killingworth was depicted in the Doctor Who episode 'The Mark of the Rani'.
how do I get there?
If you're coming by car, the place to head for is Killingworth Centre (which has a large Morrison's also on site). Enter NE12 6YT into your sat nav. There is no charge for parking. Depending on where you park the assembly area should be approximately 400 metres from you.
If you plan to get around by bus and you've made Newcastle your base for the weekend. You can jump on the number 52 bus from the Haymarket bus station which will take you to Killingworth Bus Station in about 30 minutes. Killingworth Bus Station is on the east side of the centre, approx. 400 metres from the assembly area.
where is the assembly area?
It is just off West Bailey Road. Map coming soon.
what are the courses like?
This event is an urban sprint style relay.
Senior teams of 4 must consist of two women and two men. All must be seniors.
Junior teams of 3 must consist of all under 16 juniors of any gender.
Courses in loops around changeover to maximise spectator involvement. Planned for fastest times on each leg to be around 12 minutes for seniors, 10 minutes for juniors.
For the senior course the leg lengths are 2.5km for the men and 2.0km for the women.
Senior Classes:
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Open
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Junior (16+) - (combined ages of 72 and under)
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Veteran - (combined ages of 160 to 219)
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Supervet - (combined ages of 220 to 259)
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Ultravet - (combined ages of 260 and over)
For the junior course the leg lengths are between 1.0 and 1.5km.
Junior Classes:
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Junior (16 and under)
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Young Junior (12 and under)
what time does it start?
This is a mass start event, meaning the start times shown below are when everyone starts in that course.
Junior course starts at 2:30pm.
Senior course starts at 3:00pm.
what sort of terrain can I expect?
Modern style housing development with dead-end roads and joining path network. Lots of open spaces. Roads limited to 20mph. Areas where Junior courses cross roads will be marshalled.
how much is this going to cost me?
Entry fees are per course.
Senior course - £5 per person
Seniors entering on the day - £6 per person
Junior course - £3 per person
Juniors entering on the day - £4 per person
NOTE: Please enter as individuals. Teams to be grouped at a later stage.
Killingworh
Controller - Alan Cranke (CLOK)
Organiser - Tim Jenkins (NATO)
Planner - Adrian Barnes (NATO)