Borders XC

Teviotdale Harriers

Stirches Hawick

(This is a new venue for 2025)

Sunday 5th January 2025

Sunday 5th January 2025

Following an early morning inspection of the course, we are pleased to confirm that today’s Borders Cross country race at Stirches, Hawick, will go ahead as planned. There was a light dusting of snow overnight, but the course remains suitable for the event.
 
Currently, the roads are clear, and there are no police warnings regarding travel. However, we encourage everyone to prioritise safety by:
• Planning your route in advance.
• Allowing extra time to prepare and travel.
• Checking your car before setting off.
• Packing essentials in your vehicle in case of any delays.
 
We look forward to seeing you at the race later today.

 

Important Race Day Information:  Borders XC Series at Stirches, Hawick – Sunday, 5th January 2025.

(This is a new venue for 2025).

The organisers at Teviotdale Harriers have been hard at work preparing the course at Stirches.  As part of their planning, they are keeping a close watch on the weather and any snow forecasts.

Key Updates

• Course Inspection: A final course inspection will be conducted on Sunday morning. We will provide an update on the race status by 8:00 am on Sunday. At present, everything is on schedule.

Race Details

• Date: Sunday, 5th January 2025
• Junior Race: Starts at 11:15 am (3.2 km, one lap of the course)
• Senior Race: Starts at 12:00 noon (just over 6 km, two laps of the course; the second lap begins just before the gate marked "A" on the OS map).
• Terrain: The entire route is off-road.

Facilities

• Start Location: The start line is approximately a 10-minute walk from Stirches Primary School (TD9 7QP).
• Amenities: Toilets and limited changing facilities are available at Stirches Primary School.
• Brew 52 Coffee van will be parked on site.

Parking

Please park considerately in the following areas:

• Guthrie Drive
• Stirches Road
• Hazelwood Road, Hawick

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you on race day! Keep an eye out for updates on Sunday morning.

Directions:

To get there leave the A7 on the Northern outskirts of Hawick taking the signposted Guthrie Drive entrance. Coming from the North it's the 1st turn on the right after the roundabout at Home Bargains.

This is the location of North and Southbound Bus Stops for the X95 Edinburgh to Carlisle service. www.bordersbuses.co.uk for timetable details.

Toilets:

It is a 10-minute walk to Stirches Primary School, TD9 7QP for toilets and limited changing facilities.

Catering:

The Brew 52 coffee van will be in attendance at the Start/ Finish area and there are several chain food outlets in the Town Centre. Morrisons café, Wetherspoons, Domino's, Costa, Gregg's and local establishments.

Thanks to Teviotdale Harriers for providing the course set up and marshals, Robert & James Mercer for use of the land and Staff at Stirches Primary School for the toilet facilities.

Enjoy your day!

Alan Coltman