Directions

A447 from Coalville to Hinckley take a right turn to Sutton Cheney.
A447 from Hinckley to Market Bosworth take a left turn to Sutton Cheney.
A444 from north – turn left onto Fenn Lanes at Fenny Drayton
A444 from south – turn right onto Fenn Lanes at Fenny Drayton

The Battlefield Centre is signed from Sutton Cheney.

Please be aware that there have been recent road closures due to flooding – diversions are in place.

Parking

CAR SHARING ESSENTIAL – 3 OR MORE TO A CAR PLEASE!

We have been granted permission to use designated sections of the car park and are not allowed into any other areas. Once this is full ALL cars will be expected to park on the field. Please note – there is a designated disabled parking area available to use.

There is NO parking charge – this is included in the adult race fee

Main Race

The course is marked with red/white tape, blue flags and stakes. A new fence near the Battlefield Centre has created a short (approximately 20m) enclosed path at the exit to the first wood. To allow walkers to continue to use the path, please ensure: JUNIOR runners stay in single file on the LEFT-HAND side, ADULT runners stay in single file on the RIGHT-HAND side. Please, can we also request that spectators do not stand in this section. 

5.3 miles approximately.  The course is a mixture of fields, track, muddy trails and woods with wet areas. And the infamous Bosworth Bog!  There are 2 small tarmac sections back up by the car park, a gravel track to Shenton Station, and numerous tree stumps, roots and a few fallen trees in the woods. 

Footwear

Spikes, or ‘off-road’ shoes, would be suitable (Trainers will be a struggle)

Toilets

Toilets are available in the Battlefield Heritage Centre – cardboard will be put down to maintain cleanliness; however, please be courteous to Battlefield Centre visitors and do not use these if you are very muddy! Please do NOT use the toilets opposite the restaurant – this is at the request of the Battlefield Centre. 3 x Portaloos will also be available on the field near the tent and finish area.

Dogs

Well-behaved dogs are welcome; however, please do not take them on the parts of the course away from public footpaths or Battlefield Centre paths, as this is private land.

Post-Race Venue

The Tithe Barn Restaurant at Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre Please note – this is open to the public – do not take up tables unless you are purchasing food/drink from the restaurant.

These races are CLOSED events, ie only members of affiliated clubs can take part. If you are a member of a club not in the Derby Runner Cross Country League, you can join one that is as a second claimer. Occasionally, at the rare and sole discretion of Dave Mann, guest runners may be allowed – any guest runner will not score points for a team.

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