Shale Trail Run 24

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 Lothian Running Club  offer you the opportunity to run some, all, or more of the West Lothian Shale Trail route on Sunday 8 December 2024.

The West Lothian Shale Trail is a walking and cycling route between Winchburgh and West Calder via Broxburn and the Almond Valley Heritage Centre using the Union Canal.

Whether you're a seasoned trail racer, or a newbie, there's something for everyone:

·       50K Race: Perfect for all marathon and ultra runners and an ideal event for anyone new to ultra running.

·       25K Race: An ideal race for half marathon runners.

·       8K Race: Ideal for trail racing beginners.

·       3 x 8K Relay: Get involved as a team and complete the full Shale Trail Route.

Every finisher receives a medal - a tangible reminder of their accomplishment and hard work.

THE COURSE

All races take place on the West Lothian Shale Trail. We may have to alter the route and distance due to circumstances beyond our control. If the race is cancelled due to severe weather conditions or any other unforeseen circumstances, it’ll be rescheduled to a later date. Dogs and pushchairs are not allowed on any race.

The route will be well marked, and there’ll be plenty of marshals, as well as a tail runner for all races. In the interests of the safety of both competitors and marshals there will be a 8 hour cut off for the 50K.

A downloadable GPX route is available here Shale Trail GPX.

50K RACE

·       Age limit: 20 years or older on race day

·       Start time: 7am. It will be dark so you will need a head torch

·       Registration: Open from 6.05am at Winchburgh Community Centre

·       Course: The course follows the Shale Trail from Winchburgh Community Centre to West Calder Community Centre, and back again

·       Start / finish location: The start is at Winchburgh Community Centre and the finish at Winchburgh Community Garden

·       Checkpoints / water station: Checkpoints are located at approximately every 8K at Cawburn Road (Uphall Station), Livingston Civic Centre, and West Calder Community Centre. We will offer a service to a take a drop bag for each competitor to West Calder

·       Baggage: There will be a bag store at Winchburgh Community Centre where competitors can leave their belongings at their own risk

·       Tracking: 50K runners will be GPS tracked. Supporters can follow progress on the Shale Trail Tracking site (link will be provided nearer the time)

·       Compulsory Equipment: As it will likely be cold, and maybe wet on race day, runners must carry as a minimum a head covering, waterproof jacket, space blanket or similar, mobile phone, food and drink. Trail shoes are also recommended

25K RACE

·       Age limit: 17 years or older on race day

·       Start time: From 9am in waves to avoid congestion

·       Course: The course follows the Shale Trail from West Calder Community Centre to Winchburgh Community Garden

·       Starting location:West Calder Community Centre

·       Registration: Open from 8.15am at West Calder Community Centre

·       Finishing location: Winchburgh Community Garden

·       Checkpoints / water station: Checkpoints are located approximately every 8K at Livingston Civic Centre and Cawburn Road (Uphall Station)

·       Baggage: We will provide a baggage transport from the start at West Calder Community Centre to Winchburgh Community Centre

·       Compulsory Equipment: As it will likely be cold, and maybe wet on race day, runners must carry as a minimum a head covering, waterproof jacket, space blanket or similar, mobile phone, food and drink. Trail shoes are also recommended

8K RACE

·       Age limit: 15 years or older on race day

·       Start time: From 9.20am in waves to avoid congestion

·       Registration: Open from 8.15am at West Calder Community Centre

·       Course: The course follows the Shale Trail from West Calder Community Centre to the Civic Centre at Livingston

·       Starting location:West Calder Community Centre

·       Finishing location: Livingston Civic Centre

·       Baggage:There are no baggage facilities 

3 x 8K RELAY

·       Age limit: 15 years or older on race day

·       Start time: From 9.20am in waves to avoid congestion

·       Registration: Open from 8.15am at West Calder Community Centre

·       Course: The course follows the Shale Trail from West Calder Community Centre to Winchburgh Community Garden

·       Start / finish locations:

o   Leg 1:West Calder Community Centre to Livingston Civic Centre

o   Leg 2: Livingston Civic Centre to Cawburn Road (Uphall Station)

o   Leg 3: Cawburn Road (Uphall Station) to Winchburgh Community Garden

·       Baggage: There are no baggage facilities

·       Baton: The timing chip is the relay baton

PHOTOGRAPHY

·       Event Officials will be taking photographs and videos during the event. These may be shared on Social Media, within the club for display purposes, and in other written and online publications. If you do not wish to appear in any photos or videos, please email us at [email protected].

TIMING, RESULTS & PRIZES

·       All races will be chip timed by Keep it Simple Timing and all finishers will receive a medal. Results will be posted as soon as possible at liveresults.kitst.co.uk. They will also be shared on the Lothian Running Club public Facebook page. 

·       Trophies will be awarded as follows subject to entries of course:

o   50km
– 1st, 2nd and 3rd female, male, and nonbinary
– 1st Vet50-59 runner in female, male, and nonbinary
– 1st Vet60-69 runner in female, male, and nonbinary
– 1st Vet70-> runner in female, male, and nonbinary

o   25km
– 1st, 2nd and 3rd female, male, and nonbinary
– 1st Vet50-59 runner in female, male, and nonbinary
– 1st Vet60-69 runner in female, male, and nonbinary
– 1st Vet70-> runner in female, male, and nonbinary

o   8km
– 1st, 2nd & 3rd female, male and nonbinary

o   Relay
– 1st, 2nd and 3rd team

LOCATION INFORMATION

To help you arrange transport as needed, here’s some additional information on all of the start, finish, and checkpoint locations:

Winchburgh Community Centre

·       Address: Winchburgh Community Centre, Craigton Place, Winchburgh, EH52 6RW

Winchburgh Community Garden

·       Address: Winchburgh Community Garden, Winchburgh, West Lothian

Livingston Civic Centre

·       Address: Livingston Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston EH54 6FF

Cawburn Road (Uphall Station)

·       Address: Cawburn Road, Uphall Station, Livingston, EH53

West Calder Community Centre

·       Address: West Calder Community Centre, Dickson Street, EH55 8DZ

This run is point to point and runners should make their own travel arrangements. For public transport options please see Traveline Scotland.

FIRST AID/SAFETY

Events like this can be strenuous and the organisers cannot accept responsibility for any accidents or injuries. By entering this race you are confirming you understand that participation at this event is at your own risk. First-aid teams will be available at the start/finish area. Anyone withdrawing during the race should report to the nearest marshal and call Race Control 07980 010924.

Whilst on the course, please look out for other walkers, runners, horse riders and cyclists and allow plenty of room to pass. When passing runners, or non-runners, please try to allow a reasonable space.  If you approach another runner move out to pass in good time or on a narrow path call out ‘track’ so a slower runner or walker can step aside. (Like Triathlon – no drafting!)

RULES

The event will be licenced by Scottish Athletics and will be held under UKA rules. Copies of the UKA rulebook can be found here. 

ABOUT LOTHIAN RUNNING CLUB

Lothian Running Club, founded in 2000, is a friendly and enthusiastic running club based in Livingston, West Lothian. Our mission is to make running affordable and accessible for everyone.

Coached sessions for adults take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. There's also a social run on a Wednesday evening. If you can run 5K without stopping, there's a group for you!

We have a very active junior section and welcome youngsters from 8+. In spite of our name, junior athletes are also exposed to jump and throw events as well as running. Junior training sessions take place on a Tuesday evening.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

You’ll also find further information including route map on our website https://www.lothianrunningclub.co.uk/shaletrail/