2013 Entries and race night information

This year's race is on Tuesday 2nd July with a 7pm start.
It  follows the usual scenic route on the field paths, trails and canal towpath in the countryside to the south of Carnforth ‘Gateway to the Lake District’.
The race gets its name from the number of stiles and other field boundaries crossed en route but none of the ‘20 barriers’ should present any unusual hazards or difficulties.Trail or studded shoes advised.
Held under FRA rules and competitors must be 16 or over on day of race.

Race Entries
Pre-entry at £3 using the FRA universal entry form with a cheque made payable to "Dallam Running Club").
Entries to: David Shinn,29 Greenways,Over Kellet,Carnforth,Lancashire LA6 1DE.
Collect your number on race night.

It's £4 to enter on the night but please arrive in good time to register as the race will start at 7pm sharp.

£1 from each entry goes to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
This is a no frills race with prizes for the first 3 men and first 3 women as they cross the finish line and a full set of results published a day or two afterwards.

Parking and Registration
Registration, Start and Finish,Carnforth High School,Kellet Road, Carnforth,LA5 9LS.
GR 503703 on OS sheet 97, Explorer OL7.
There are toilet facilities on site.

Access to race parking ,registration and the start is between the school and industrial estate on the east (motorway) side.Please don't try to use the access down School Lane on the town side of the school site as the very limited parking is restricted to swimming pool users only.
Signs from the main car park will lead you to Registration, which is round the back of the new Sports Hall (not through the main entrance door) and opens at 6 pm.

Race Route
View the larger map which has some directions on it.The course will be partially marked and marshalled.


View Carnforth 20 Barriers Race Route in a larger map

2012 Results

Thanks to everyone who ran and helped out on tonight's race.
A good turn out despite the drizzle.
3rd July 2012 Results

2011 Results and Report

The second highest turn out for this local evening race.
A first time win for Steve Littler of Wesham Road Runners in 32.50.
Sarah Tunstall of Kendal AC was first lady and 6th overall in 35.20 ,beating her previous record of 36.07 set in 2007.

Click on full 2011 Race Results

Thanks to everyone who ran and helped out in any way.