Author: uphillplod

THE CALLOW RUN 4TH JUNE 2022 The first running of the Callow Run since 2012 took place on the 4th June from the village hall. There were three events in total - the Chase a 4.5 mile run, the Crawl a 3.5 mile walk and the Pootle - the Crawl route but for one man and his dog. After several weeks of uncertainty,  thanks to support and sponsorship from Stapeley Vets and Worthen and Shelve Parish Council and the Village Hall committee we were able to welcome 30 runners in the Chase, 8 participants in the Crawl and a single entry in the Pootle. The conditions were almost perfect once the event began but thanks to the runners particularly for their patience waiting in the cole both for the start and for the prizegiving. In future we shall ensure access to the main Village Hall but it was already set out for the evening event. The Chase began at 1200 and the runners soon disappeared from view. The Pootle had a timed start at 1205 and the participants in the Crawl left after this time. I had estimated a pace of approximately 8 minutes per mile based on how hilly the Chase course was so everyone at the Village Hall was really surprised after just over 31 minutes the first runner reappeared - this was Orlando Bayliss who completed the course in a time of 31 mins 40 seconds. Less than a minute later Liam Bennett crossed the line for second…

We are delighted that the event is to go ahead on Saturday and today I have marked the course with some arrows for guidance. The Chase is marked with Orange arrows out, blue arrows for some of the return and then red arrows. The final course map is shown on the routes page and will be available on the day The Crawl and Pootle are marked with white arrows out and black arrows on the return. The final course map is shown on the routes page. We have received over 30 entries for all the events. We shall continue to accept entries on the day but please note that if the entries exceed 40 we shall not be able to provide finishers medals for late entries. If you enter in this situation on the day you will pay a reduced entry fee. WARNING - although the ground is dry there are some very uneven sections on the Callow including by the gates and where the footpaths join on the descent from the Callow. There is also a slightly fallen tree in the woods and although you can pass to either side extra care should be taken. Potentially the junctions at Gravels (on the Chase) and at Hemford will not be marshalled although I am still trying to sort this out. Further information will be given at the briefing on Saturday. Note - The forecast for Saturday includes showers and please take extra care on the off-road sections if they are…

(as published in the Hope Newsletter) SATURDAY 4TH JUNE 2022 at HOPE VILLAGE HALL The Chase at 4 miles is mainly on roads although there is a section of cross country around the Callow and then over some fields (including gates) before a downhill finish. The Chase will be an individual timed event and we hope to develop it further in future years. There will be priz- es in a number of categories. Limited to 40 participants. The Crawl at 3.5 miles is intended as a walk retracing the steps of many of the school children of Hope in previous years. This is almost all on road but still involves a lot of uphill (to be taken at your own pace). This event is suitable for families with or without dogs. Limited to 30 participants There is an additional event of “Pootle with Pooch” which involves an in-dividual and their dog. This can be a walk/jog and will take place over thesame course as the Crawl. This will be timed event and again there will be prizes in a number of catego- ries. Dogs will be on leads at all times and please clean up after your dog. Limited to 30 people partici- pants. There will be light refreshments available at the finish of the event and a souvenir memento. There are toilet facilities at Hope Village hall (start and finish) although there are no changing facilities. There will be a drinks station on the course and road junctions, turns…