Final Details are available here.

Part of a weekend of varied orienteering in the North West.

This mass start, long distance race was renamed the Tim Watkins Trophy in memory of Tim who died following a car accident in March 2005. Tim was instrumental in introducing this demanding race to the UK and had already organised the first two races.

In Norway, each autumn since the 1977, Fredrikstad Skiklubb has staged the original Blodslitet. During this period it has been raised to an almost cult event, this year attracting 1700 competitors from all over Scandinavia and elsewhere. The nearest literal translation to “Blodslitet” is “Blood letter”. The Tim Watkins Blodslitet may not produce blood, but is designed to challenge at each and every entry category.

This event will challenge an individual’s endurance and mental agility to the extreme over some of the Lake District’s finest orienteering terrain. The 2010 event will be held on Farleton Knott, used only once before for the Compass Sport Cup match in 2009.

Prizes for Men’s Open on course A, Women’s Open on course B, M45+, M18- on course C, W45+, W18- on course D. Courses E and F are shorter, and M/W14- are restricted to these courses. Course G is a longer, non technical course for fell runners. Any M/W16+ may enter any course of their choice. Please note that, due to low demand, there is a possibility that Course G will not be made available. If you intend entering this course please pre-enter (rather than entering on the day), or contact the organisers Karen and Bob Nash: nash.family@talktalk.net.

Entry fees: courses A to D adults £13.50, juniors and students £5.50. Courses E to G adults £11.50 juniors and students £4.50. £2 discount for BOF adult members, also FRA members can claim a £2 refund on the day, on production of their membership card. Please note: courses A, B & C require a SI 6 or SI 9 card because of the number of controls. Suitable SI cards will be available for hire on the day for these courses. Please let us know if you need one so that we can be sure of having one available for you.

For more details view the event flyer. Or visit the event webpage. Enter this event.

For the Carlisle City Race on Saturday 6th February see the Borderliners website, or enter the Carlisle event here.

Closing Date: 31 Jan 2010
Punch type: Sportident
Area name: Farleton Knott
Location: Midway between Lancaster and Kendal, East of M6
Contact:
Website: http://www.sroc.org/menu8/index8.htm
Status: Entries are closed