Hardwick X-Stream

Hardwick X-Stream

Hardwick X-Stream 2

 

The 29th HARDWICK X-STREAM

SUNDAY 24th March 2024

10.00am

 

Kindly Sponsored by

Cottesloe Physio

&

Hunt Fitness

 

 
It's back for its 29th year!
 
This fun yet testing local cross-country race covers approximately 6 miles of beautiful undulating Buckinghamshire countryside; held exclusively within the confines of Manor House Farm in the village of Hardwick.
 
With its unique water crossings and varied terrain, the Hardwick X-stream continues to offer each runner a unique and memorable experience with a limited field size of 300.
 

Race HQ : John Bridles (Village) Hall, Hardwick, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4DZ
Race numbers will be available for collection from Race HQ from 08:30am on the morning of the race.
Entries are limited to 300 runners.
Minimum age requirements apply (17 years old before 1st September 2023).
Please note there is insufficient contingency or profit from this event to offer refunds, transfers or deferrals regardless of your circumstance.


** Parking is very limited, please car share wherever possible **


Race Start/Finish

The Race will start and finish just off a farm track, in the corner of Hardwick Village, details will be provided prior to the event.

 

The Course

The course is completely off road, following an undulating route of approximately 6 miles. It consists of varied terrain that includes; grassland, ploughed fields, farm track, streams and ditches - please note the depth of the stream can vary depending on weather condition and you should be prepared for clothing to get wet, the course may be changed depending on the stream flow. There is a length of farm track, but the course is suitable for spikes. The course will be clearly marked and marshalled.

 

Facilities

Parking is weather dependant and is available adjacent to the race start/finish – please car share if possible.

We rely on the support of the village residents, please DO NOT obstruct access, driveways or make navigating the village dangerous for road users or pedestrians.

Portable toilets are supplied for the event and limited changing facilities are available in the Hardwick Village Hall.

There are no showers.

 

Refreshments

Water will be available at the race finish.

Hot drinks and food will be available in the village hall.

 

Medical Support

First Aid cover will be provided.

Runners are advised to check that their tetanus inoculation is current before entering this event. 

The organisers and land owners accept no responsibility for any injuries sustained on the site or course. 

Runners are advised they take part at their own risk.

 

Finishers Medals & Prizes

All finishers will receive a memento of the event.

Prizes will be awarded to:
First, Second and Third Female.
First Female: U20, Veteran; V35, V45, V55, V65.
First, Second and Third Male.
First Male: U20, Veteran; V40, V50, V60, V70.

Prizes will also be awarded to; First Male Team & First Female Team (see criteria below.)

 

Team Entries

Runners that wish to be included in a team entry must be affiliated and provide their URN as part of their entry.

You must include the team name on your application if you are running as a member of a team.

Teams will consist of a minimum of four people – no maximum. 

Points will be awarded to the first four runners over the line, based on their finishing positions. 

The team with the minimum number of points wins (prizes to the first four runners only). 

The results system will automatically select the first four runners from each team or club. 

Please note, if any club intends to enter more than one team, then the specific team name must be provided by the runner when entering. 

 

Results

We intend to provide the main results as soon as possible after the event and the winners will be announced and prizes presented in the village hall shortly after the race.

Results will also be posted on the Bearbrook RC website:  www.bearbrookrunningclub.co.uk

 

For full terms and conditions of the event please go to:
www.bearbrookrunningclub.co.uk/page/view/hardwick-x-stream

 

Organised and hosted by Bearbrook Running & Triathlon Club.

By kind permission of Bob Gregory.

2023 event EA Cross Country License: CC2023/0956

 

Event Disclaimer

You agree that to the best of your knowledge you are fit and well and understand the physical nature and challenges of an off-road running event of this nature.

You agree to abide by all applicable rules and laws. Your participation in this off-road running event is entirely at your own risk. You agree that the race organisers, organisations or landowners will not be held responsible or liable for any injury, illness, loss or damage to you or your property which you may sustain in the course of, or because of taking part in the event.

You agree that we may publish your personal information as part of the results of the event and may pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purposes of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include, but not be limited to; name, club affiliation, race times and age categories.

You acknowledge and accept that promotional photographs of competitors will be taken during and after the event.

You acknowledge the use of any headphones, audio devices or mobile phones is not permitted in any Cross-Country event (Rule 250 S2(3)), the resulting sanction being disqualification.

You acknowledge that refunds, transfers and deferrals are not permitted.

An entrant shall be deemed to have made him/herself/their self, familiar with, and agreed to be bound by the UKA Anti-Doping Rules and to submit to the authority of UK Anti-Doping in the application and enforcement of the Anti-Doping Rules.

The UKA Anti-Doping Rules apply to entrants participating in the sport of Athletics, for 12 months from the [date of entry], whether or not the licence holder is a citizen of, or resident in, the UK. www.englandathletics.org

EA Cross Country License: CC2022/0483

 

Previous Results

All Competitors Results 2023

       1st Male: 37:16 Bruce Fanshawe - Aldridge RC

       1st Lady: 42:48 Ellie Bates - Chiltern Harriers AC

All Competitors Results 2022

       1st Male: 37:58 Ross Langley - Tring Running Club

       1st Lady: 41:34 Francesca Ryde - Leighton Buzzard Triathlon Club

All Competitors Results 2019

       1st Male: 34:48 Tim Harris - Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers RC

       1st Lady: 41:13 Eleanor Bates - Chiltern Harriers AC

All Competitors Results 2018

2018 Hardwick Winners including Age Group and Team Prizes

       1st Male: 38:37 Dermot Martin - Bearbrook Running Club

       1st Lady: 46:23 Lynda Hembury - Tring Running Club

All Competitors Results 2017

       1st Male: 35:26 Rob Elmore - Leighton Buzzard Athletic Club

       1st Lady: 39:06 Chloe Oldfield - Walton AC

All Competitors Results 2016

       1st Male: 37:03 Ross Langley - Tring Running Club

       1st Lady: 42:34 Chloe Oldfield - Vale Of Aylesbury AC

All Competitors Results 2015

       1st Male: 34:38 Sullivan Smith - Cambridge & Coleridge

       1st Lady: 42:53 Chloe Oldfield - Vale Of Aylesbury AC

All Competitors Results 2014

1st Male: 35:59 Craig Palmer - Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers

1st Lady: 40:46 Ellie Bates - Chiltern Harriers

All Competitors Results 2013  20th Race Anniversary

1st Male: 35:30 Craig Palmer - Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers

1st Lady: 43:39 Victoria Broadbent - Bearbrook Running Club

All Competitors Results 2012

1st Male: 33:58 Thomas Beedell - Chiltern Harriers

1st Lady: 41:29 Emma Curtis-Smith - Bearbrook Running Club

All Competitors Results 2011

1st Male: 35:17 Thomas Beedell - Chiltern Harriers

1st Lady: 43:35 Connie MacMillan - Banbury Harriers

All Competitors Results 2010

1st Male: 34:47 Eddie O'Gorman - Chiltern Harriers

1st Lady: 41:14 Sara Luck - Havering

All Competitors Results 2009

1st Male: 32:12 Eddie O'Gorman - Chiltern Harriers

1st Lady: 44:08 Michelle Dublon - Bearbrook Joggers

All Competitors Results 2008

1st Male: 32:28 Thomas Beedell - Chiltern Harriers

1st Lady: 41:12 Rosanna Iannone - Vale of Aylesbury AC

All Competitors Results 2007

1st Male: 36:33 Thomas Beedell - Chiltern Harriers

1st Lady: 42:58 Sarah Paradine - Alchester Running Club

All Competitors Results 2006

1st Male: 33:36 Rob Elmore - Leighton Buzzard AC

1st Lady: 44:07 Louise Peters - Chiltern Harriers

All Competitors Results 2005

1st Male: 33:08 Owain Jones - Chiltern Harriers

1st Lady: 44:35 Michelle Margot - Handy Cross Joggers

All Competitors Results 2004

1st Male: 35:45 Thomas Waumsley - Windsor, Slough & Eton AC

1st Lady: 42:23 Helen Reynolds - Chiltern Harriers

All Competitors Results 2002

1st Male: 38:30 Tim Jones - Vale of Aylesbury AC

1st Lady: 48:13 Alison Cooke - Hereford Couriers

All Competitors Results 2001

1st Male: 36:10 Tim Jones - Vale of Aylesbury AC

1st Lady: 45:25 Josie Heffernan - Chiltern Harriers

All Competitors Results 2000

1st Male: 38:59 Tim Jones - Vale of Aylesbury AC

1st Lady: 45:59 Jackie Leak - Chiltern Harriers

All Competitors Results 1999

1st Male: 35:45 Phil Tottle - Vale of Aylesbury AC

1st Lady: 41:58 Josie Heffernan - Vets AC

All Competitors Results 1998

1st Male: 35:21 Tim Jones - Vale of Aylesbury AC

1st Lady: 45:59 Gail Charles - Chiltern Harriers

All Competitors Results 1997

1st Male: 35:28 Tim Jones - Vale of Aylesbury AC

1st Lady: 42:07 Jackie Leak - Chiltern Harriers

All Competitors Results 1996

1st Male: 33:53 Tim Jones - Vale of Aylesbury AC

1st Lady: 41:52 Karen Edwards - Reading Road Runners

All Competitors Results 1995

1st Male: 33:22 Matrin Yelling - Bedford & County

1st Lady: 44:10 Gail Charles - Bucks Fire & Rescue

All Competitors Results 1994

1st Male: 32:42 Andrew Rolt - Vale of Aylesbury AC

1st Lady: 40:40 Lillian O'Leary - Bearbrook Joggers

All Competitors Results 1993

1st Male: 36:01 Andrew Rolt - Bearbrook Joggers

1st Lady: 48:04 Cathy Smith - Bearbrook Joggers