Offas Orror is back for 2023! Described in a 2017 Runners World article as "one of the finest trails races the UK has to Offa”, the full 20k Offas Orror follows a figure-8 shaped course along the beautiful Lower Wye Valley. Much of it follows the Offas Dyke long distance path, including along the River Wye, and then in the woods opposite Tintern it parallels ODP running along the top of Shorncliff below the Devils Pulpit viewpoint - the section of ODP in the woods is subject erosion and mass running events are not permitted here. Apart from a few short stretches near the start on quiet lanes, it is almost all on footpaths and tracks - including the 'Lemmings Leap' descent and the track up the notorious Happa Hill at halfway round, which you run up again shortly before the finish. Or more accurately, before dropping down to another short and final pull up.
New for 2023 is the Offas Orrible 10k. A different course to the Offas MT 10k (and indeed the Tintern Trot), this follows the second half of the Offas Orror 20k, and is entirely on footpaths and tracks. It’s tough but rewarding, and it must be one of the loveliest 10k trail runs there is. 10k runners will be delighted to know that they too get to run up Happa Hill twice, with much of the 335m of ascent being conquered in the first mile or so.
Offa's 10K
Sunday 23rd April 2023
Offas Orror 20k £15 (£17 unaffiliated).
Offas Orrible 10k £10 (£12 unaffiliated).
Minimum age to complete 17yrs
Enter on-line by 16th April 2023 all transfers to be made via Fabian4 before this date.
Entries on the day may be available for £15 (£17 unaffiliated) if places are still available.
Race HQ: Mackenzie Hall, Mill Hill, Brockweir, Chepstow, NP16 7NW. Tea, coffee and delicious cakes will be available.
The Course: As describe above, the course is ,mostly on footpaths and tracks. Fell shoes or trainers with good grip are required, particularly if it has been wet. Spikes not allowed. No dogs please as there is likely to be livestock along the route. Much of the course will be shared with walkers. The maps for both race distances can be view via these link
Car Parking: In a field 200m from the hall and very close to the start. Please follow signs and then the marshal's directions once in the field.
Minimum age to complete 17yrs
Toilets: The hall has several toilets. Remove muddy shoes before entering the hall.
Personal listening devices: You will not be allowed to wear these during the event. We've had serious near-misses as a result of runners not hearing marshal's' instructions.
The Starts: The Offas Orror 20k race starts at 10:30 about 200m from the hall, close to the car park.
The Offas Orrible 10k race starts at 11:00 about 100m from the hall, where the final pull up to the finish starts.
The Finish: Close to the hall (and cake and refreshments).
Presentations: 13:00pm to 13:15pm approx.
Results: We are using chip timing again this year - your chip is a small foam pad attached to back of your race number. Treat it with respect - they are delicate! Broken chip = no result. Full results will be posted on this site. We aim to have them soon after the race and certainly before 6pm the same day.
Prizes for Both Races:
1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female overall
1st male and female Jun, Senior plus Vets in 10 year bands to 70+
Men's Team - first 4 to score
Women's Team - first 4 to score
Please note: it's one prize per winner i.e. you can't win multiple prizes. Our aim is to spread the prizes as widely as possible so that as many runners as possible go home happy :)
First Aid Cover
The Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) will provide the first aid cover and have various options available to assist any runner who becomes injured.
Race License
Event licensed under UKA/TRA
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