The Guiseley Gallop is a popular local 10k trail
running race that has been staged by Skyrac Athletic Club in this location
every Easter Sunday morning for 29 years. It is licensed by UK Athletics and
covered by UKA public liability insurance (copy of certificate supplied
separately). We have not had any incidents or problems in recent years.
It attracts around 200-300 runners (age 17+) of all
abilities, but we could safely accommodate up to 700 runners (which is what the
online entry limit is set at).
The race is fully marshalled and starts down in
Esholt Woods by the railway line, and the course is essentially two laps of the
woods, with a short section along the tarmac path next to the old Yorkshire
Water sewage treatment beds (we apply separately to Yorkshire Water for
permission to use this section). The race finishes up out of the woods where it
emerges at the back of Westside Retail park in Guiseley.
We have an agreement with the landlords of Westside
retail park for runners to use the car park on the morning of the race (because
all the shops there are closed on Easter Sunday), which means there is no
disruption to local residents. Management of McDonald's at Westside Retail Park
are happy for runners to use the toilets there because of the extra business it
brings them. We have a team of volunteer marshals on race day spread around the
course to guide runners and deal with any injuries or accidents and pick up any
litter. We will also have professional medical/first aid support (provided by Event
Medical Services Ambulance).
As well as the approximately 250 runners we will
have around 30 experienced volunteer race officials and marshals to manage the
event on the day. Spectator numbers are usually around 50, spread out around
the race route and the start/finish area.