Metropolitan League 2026 Season
Fixture 1
Date 10/10/2026
Venue Claybury Park, Woodford Green, IG8 8NN
Venue
Course Location Start Claybury Park, Roding Lane North, Woodford Green, IG8 8NN
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Race HQ Address Ashton Playing Fields, Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8AA
Changing
Facilities
Changing Ashton Playing Fields
Showers Ashton Playing Fields
Toilets Ashton Playing Fields and Start/Finish Area
Refreshments Light refreshments available throughout the day in WGEL clubhouse. The bar will be
open after the final race.
Travel
Where possible, please use public transport, walk or cycle. If travelling by car, please car share to reduce impact
and check for any restrictions in effect in the area (for example, the Ultra Low Emission Zone). Please also park
with consideration for others, especially if using on-street parking.
The league and/or host club(s) do not warrant the accuracy of the information provided, so take no responsibility
for any fines or charges that may be levied.
Public Transport Details Woodford Underground Station (Central Line)
Direction 10-minute walk from Woodford Station along Snakes Lane East.
Cycle storage Details Cycles can be locked to racks outside WGEL clubhouse
Direction Walk to the course up Gaynes Hill Road (opposite Ashton Playing Fields) into
Roding Lane North.
Parking Details Approximately 150 spaces at Ashton Playing Fields (IG8 8AA). Parking charges
have been suspended for the day. Please do not park along Roding Lane
North or surrounding roads as there are parking restrictions in the area. You
are advised to park at Ashton Playing Fields and walk to the course. You must
NOT park on the grass triangle in Roding Lane North so as to avoid
confrontation with residents.
Direction Walk to the course up Gaynes Hill Road (opposite Ashton Playing Fields) into
Roding Lane North.
Additional Notes By car, from the eastbound A406, merge onto A1400 (Gants Hill) and at the roundabout
take A113 (Chigwell). Broadmead Road junction of St Barnanbas Road is closed due to
defective bridge.
Course details
Description Parkland setting , undulating course with one steep climb per large lap on grass and
woodland paths. The grass in the start /finish area may not have been cut and will
therefore be quite long. This may restrict the ability of clubs to put up their small tents
and generally limit the space in the area. The running surface will therefore not be ideal.
U12 1 small lap & 1 med lap – 2.25k
U14 2 med laps – 3k
U16 Boys 1 med lap & 1 large lap – 4.2k
U16/U18 Girls 1 med lap & 1 large lap – 4.2k
U18 Men 2 large laps – 5.4k
Senior course 3 large laps – 8.1k
Additional Notes The course is very firm and hard in places. Course can be tight in some areas. Please take
caution with footing as the dry weather has led to cracks appearing. Every effort has
been had to fill in trip hazards beforehand.
Timetable
The timetable is approximate and subject to change without notice where necessary. Please plan to arrive early
and listen for any announcements.
Please note For the 2026 season, the timings and age groups have changed
It is very important that Juniors run in the correct race. Please check with your club that
they are running in the correct race, as Junior age groups are calculated from 31/8/2027
rather than their age at the start of the season.
Start Time Race Distance (approximate)
12:00 Under 12 Boys 2.25km
12:02 Under 12 Girls 2.25km
12:10 Under 14 Boys 3km
12:12 Under 14 Girls 3km
12:30 Under 16 Boys 4.2km
12:32 Under 16 Girls & Under 18 Women 4.2km
12:50 Under 18 Men 5.4km
13:20 Senior Women/Veteran Women 8.1km
14:20 Senior Men/Veteran Men 8.1km
Contact Details
Host club Woodford Green Athletic Club with Essex Ladies
Contact Name Paul Manson
Contact details 07779 225097 and paulmanson001@btinternet.com
Welfare Officer Available at the registration tent.