The Yorkshire Terrier
Newburgh Priory, Yorkshire - 10th March 2012
Click here for Yorkshire Terrier 2012 Provisional Results
Ecky Thump. We’ve reet gone and done it now – it’s time for a brand new adventure in the deepest recesses of God’s country – a straight-talkin’, no nonsense, downright best in’t business running challenge.... into the dark. Trouble at mill wethinks.
Our newest addition to the adventure calendar comes from the centre of the World as we know it – Yorkshire. Don thy flat cap and bathe yourself in glory at the Yorkshire Terrier – our muckiest romp yet and a stunning new entry in our Rat Race Notorious Night Run series.
As ever, fancy dress is positively encouraged. A flat cap is de-rigeur, but underneath, don’t forget our halcyon days and industrial heritage – think mucky miners, flamboyant farmers, ruddy brewers and all the sights n’ sounds of a Yorkshire of Yesteryear. You’ll need your traction engine on you for this challenge however so make sure you dress accordingly – it is March in the North after all – it could get a bit brass monkeys. And speaking of animals, ferrets are welcome, just make sure they’re not down your trousers while tackling yon obstacles, Lad.
Now, before anyone writes to complain to their MP about this heinous Yorkshire-bating, we’re having a laugh at our own expense for this one. The event is right on our doorstep (the Rat Race crew are York based) so we look forward to welcoming you all up yonder for a reet mucky romp in’t woods. Ahem. Anyroad, you get the picture. We’ll be laying on a bit of a spread too – as with all the Notorious events – the party is as notorious as the course. Enjoy our fantastic real ales and local fare from some of Yorkshire’s finest caterers. Plus a cracking camp-site to boot in the grounds of beautiful and historic Newburgh Priory.
Whether you sign up to the daylight 5k (and the rest) or the torchlit 10k (and then some), you’ll be pitting yourself against the (edge) of the North York Moors: you can see famous Sutton Bank’s white horse from our base in the gently rolling Howardian Hills. York is only ten miles south, and to the north and east, nowt but moor, Lad.
For the 10k, don’t forget your head torch: we guarantee you’ll need it.
- 2012 Prices
- The Venue
- The Event
- The Course
- Weekend Timetable
- What to wear
- Safety Matters
- Tackling Obstacles
- Prizes
- Other Resources
The Run |
Standard price |
10k |
£40.00 |
10k - Team of 5 |
£35.00 |
10k - Team of 10 |
£30.00 |
5k |
£30.00 |
Newburgh Priory is a magnificent family house and estate set within the picturesque landscape of the Howardian Hills near Coxwold, North Yorkshire. This idyllic place boasts a wealth of undulating grounds of all varieties, charming gardens, rolling hills, farmland and forest which make up the some 6,000 acres in which it sits. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of the North York Moors, it is primed and ready to deliver the latest instalment of Notorious action, both on and off the course.
For full details on finding the venue, click here for our “Getting there” section. Check out www.newburghpriory.co.uk for more info on the venue itself.
Two distance choices, with both runs featuring plenty of challenges, the Terrier is intended to offer any reasonable runner the chance to test themselves, but it’s definitely got a yap in its bite. Both event distances are genuine all-terrain undertaking, but the onus is on fun.
If you’re part of a group, you can include a club or team name in the entry form, but since we record your individual time, you can run at your own pace.
The Yorkshire Terrier 5k (and the rest) – A day-lit dalliance
Starting at 1500pm, our 5k run is still a genuine test, but it’s roughly half the distance and runs in daylight, so caters to those newer to off-road running, or wanting to “test the water”. Using sections of the 10k course from start to finish, it’s got all the fun, but less of the physicality, with the added bonus of being able to see where you’re going!
There is no drink station on the 5k route.
Run duration between 40mins and 1.5 hours.
The Yorkshire Terrier 10k (and then some) – A torchlit trial
Starting at 1730pm*, the Terrier 10k is the one to go for if you want the full nocturnal badge of honour. We give you all the features of the 5k, but send you further afield into the disorienting darkness!
Further, higher, steeper, wetter and wilder and don’t forget the headtorch - you’ll need it to overcome all the natural and manmade obstacles the course will throw at you.
The 10k route features a well-signposted drink station approx. Halfway.
Run duration between 60 minutes and 3 hours. Be prepared!
*Start times may be adjusted forwards or back depending on light levels. Aim to be ready 30mins beforehand, in case of a very overcast day.
The Terrier Afterparty
These events are all about feel-good. And when you’ve given it your all, you will want to let your hair down. So we’ve laid on some Yorkshire hospitality for you: A beer tent crammed full of real ale (and some amusing fruit-based drinks) and some classic Yorkshire grub to warm the cockles, plus some local bands to add to the party. A free camping village rounds off the proceedings as we invite you to kick back, get a jar or two in you, listen to some reet good tunes and then hit the hay, content in the knowledge that you have taken on the Terrier.
Saturday 10th March
1000 - Parking and Campsite opens
1200 - Event Village and Catering open
1200 - Registration opens (for 5k and 10k)
1445 - Registration closes
1500 - 5k-ish starts
1515 - Registration reopens (for 10k)
1715 - Registration closes
1730 - 10k (and a bit) starts*
1900 – Music starts in Party Tent
1945 - Prize giving in Party Tent
2000 - Live music in Party Tent
2300 - Catering and Bar close
2330 - Party Tent closes, Event Village cleared, “Thank you, and goodnight!”
2330 - Main gates closed and locked – no vehicular access
Sunday 11th March
0800 - Catering opens
1100 – All tents (and litter) to be cleared from the Camping Area
1200 - Campsite and Parking area closes
*NB we may adjust this start time, depending on light levels.
In honour of our auspicious surroundings, we feel it befitting to dress appropriately. Expect to rub shoulders with Yorkshire squires, the odd whippet, a few ferrets and a sea of flat caps. By all means accessorize with hunting horns, brass tacks and Yorkshire memorabilia. But whateve you do, don’t forget the flat cap.
However, please remember the physical demands at the heart of this jape. Consider your fancy dress choices in respect of the activities, the weather, and other participants; keep it safe and fun for everyone.
Some suggestions:
- A technical baselayer will help regulate your temperature.
- Off-road, or Trail shoes are more likely to keep you upright.
- Lower leg cover may offer protection from the odd scratch or scrape.
- In very bad weather, we may insist you start with full body cover.
- We strongly advise you carry basic emergency provisions, and a whistle to summon aid.
For the 10k, you will need a good headtorch, with fresh batteries!
If you’re short of any kit, click here to check out deals in the Rat Race Store.
Bring full body cover options with you, should the weather deteriorate in the final hours before your run, and seriously consider the other recommended items mentioned in the website, such as energy snack, drink, first aid kit and whistle – all contained in a small pack or pockets. There is a single water stop on the 10k, but please do not solely rely on this if you think you will take a while to complete the course.
During your run look out for the signs of others on the course seriously struggling or injured and report this to the next course marshal, event first aider, or bail-out with them, to a point of help. If you see someone in trouble: HELP, you are the nearest person to be able to assist. In reality, incidents like this are extremely rare, and you will be amongst hundreds of people having a jolly (if not strenuous) time. Any participant who gives up their race to aid a fellow participant will receive a free event entry next year.
We’ve tested and practiced all the obstacles in this event ourselves, and now we require that you tackle them sensibly, and with the knowledge that you can make decisions independent from any verbal instruction from marshals that may be present. Here are some guidelines for safe practice that you must note:
- Consider bypassing an obstacle if you lack confidence, have appreciable fear or are - carrying an injury
- Ensure that the approach, and the obstacle itself are clear from obstruction
- If there is a marshal giving instructions, pay close attention
- If choosing to help participants, do so carefully, with their consent and without ‘launching’ them
- No stunts or ‘showboating’ should be attempted
- Pay attention to your surroundings, keeping head, arms and hands clear of any protrusions
- Spot your landing before jumping or lowering yourself from any obstacle
- Land with both feet. Bend your knees to absorb any shock
- Move away from the obstacle promptly
- Complete the obstacle ONCE only
- Do not rush. Do not barge or jostle with other participants. Do not drink the water.
- Remember to smile!
You can find full T&Cs here which do mention some safety matters.
Timing will be conducted by electronic chip tied to your shoe, which we’ll give you at registration, and collect at the finish. Please use as instructed.
You’ll receive a tech t shirt before the start (you don’t need to wear it in the race), and each finisher will hobble away with a medal to wear with honour.
Prizes to the value of over £500 will be awarded to male and female runners recording the fastest times, in the form of adventure sports kit to the value of:
| 10km 1st Whippet - £80 | 10k 1st Lady Whippet - £80 |
| 10k 2nd Whippet - £50 | 10k 2nd Lady Whippet - £50 |
| 10k 3rd Whippet - £25 | 10k 3rd Lady Whippet - £25 |
| 10k 1st Young Ferret (M16-17) - £30 | 10k 1st Young Lady Ferret (F16-17) - £30 |
| 10k 1st Old Grumpy B@$%£!d (M50+) - £30 | 10k 1st Genteel Lady of the Manor (F50+) - £30 |
| 5k 1st Whippet - £50 | 5k 1st Lady Whippet - £50 |
Take look around the website for more info on the Terrier, or any of our other Notorious Night Runs via the “Notorious Series Homepage” in the menu at the top left of this page.
If you’ve read enough, click here to enter online, and we’ll see you there!