“THE NEWCASTLE DALES DASH”
HQ: Apedale Country Park, Loomer Road, Newcastle Under Lyme
**New Course since 2021**
5ish Miles
A hilly trail course set in Apedale Country Park, which brings you all sorts of conditions and if you are lucky great views.
Prizes to the top 3 Male and Female, first veteran male and female in each age group, and our famous spot prizes.
The Race
“THE NEWCASTLE DALES DASH” is held at APEDALE COMMUNITY COUNTRY PARK
Apedale Valley, Loomer Road, Chesterton, Staffs.
Organised by Newcastle (Staffs) AC, this year’s race is the 21st in the series. Our thanks go to our hosts the Staffordshire County Council Ranger Service at the Apedale Community Country Park. A medal will be given to finishers (subject to availability) as well as normal position/age group prizes. 1st 3 Men and Women, 1st Male Vet over 40/50/60/70, 1st Female Vet over 40/50/60/70. The “Margaret Barker Trophies” will be presented as a tribute to Margaret from her friends at Apedale Heritage Centre and Newcastle (Staffs) Athletic Club. Four trophies will be awarded for the first lady home, for the first Newcastle (Staffs) Athletic Club lady, 1st U16 on the day M/F (open).
The 5 Miles (ish) course is new since 2021. It is an off-road, multi-terrain route that undulates through Apedale and Lymedale. The surfaces include tarmac, limestone, grass and a wooden boardwalk. The race is open to runners aged 15 and over but is, regrettably, unsuitable for wheelchairs or cyclists. Please note that St John Ambulance will be in attendance on the day at the Start/Finish Area and there will be drinks available at the finish. Parking is ample, toilets, no showers. The start and finish is the same as previous years adjacent to the Heritage Centre. Entry limit 200
***********2019 Results************
******* 2018 RESULTS*******
FREE Race photos by Bryan Dale available at: www.racephotos.org.uk
Location
The race is based at Apedale Community Country Park, ST5 7LB: