Dear Competitor,
Welcome to Waterside 10km Race Brief. Please take the time to read and understand the following Pre race Brief. I know you have probably read hundreds of these, but it is important that you understand our requirements and that which are required by our governing bodies.
DETAILS
Waterside 10km Road Race
Date: 16th December 2018
Distances: 10km Road Race
Venue: Marlow Car Park, Grafham, Huntingdon PE28 0BH DIRECTIONS
UKA Licence No: 2018 – 36602
Course Measurement No: 18/514
RACE STARTS TIMES
*Waterside 10km 10:00am Start*
The weather seems as though it could a wet start but drying out with light winds but as with all British weather this is subject to change….
See the predicted forecast HERE
Online entries are now closed.
Age: Minimum age of competitors is 15 on the day of the race.
PARKING
Open from 08:00am In the Marlow car park. Please follow signs and marshal instructions. Parking is limited please try to travel together where possible.
Marlow Car Park, Grafham, Huntingdon PE28 0BH DIRECTIONS
Sorry but there is a parking charge of £3.50 at this venue. This is out of our hands. Please come with your change fo the car parking machine.
REGISTRATION
Open from 08:00am In the visitors centre, follow the signs from the car park, here you will collect your running numbers that will already have your timing chip attached, please do not bend your race number as this may damage the chip, remember to please wear your race number on your front, NO RACE NUMBER = NO TIME
Please Note: NOTHING WILL BE POSTED TO YOU; registration is on the day only. Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to register and prepare yourselves (the race will start at 10:00am with or without you).
COURSE
Follows an undulating but fast all road route, which passes through Grafham village on to Ellington village where you will turn and come back the same way, on reaching the finish area you will pass by and out along the dam wall until the turn point is reached, from there you have 800m or so until you finish. Please note that this is NOT a traffic free route and you must run on the left at all times. Anyone seen crossing the white lines will be disqualified, there are officials on bikes checking for this, you have been warned!
If you carry and use gels or other types of nutrition while running. Please discard the wrappers with a marshal or carry them to the end, if you can carry it full, I am sure you can carry it empty. Sorry again, but anyone caught discarding litter will be disqualified and their results removed. (lets keep our countryside clean)
FIRST AID
Nicetri and Medical services Ltd will be providing first aid cover for the event. If you are injured or witness a fellow competitor getting injured please alert the nearest marshal who will call for assistance, there are marshals out on the course whom are first aid trained. If another athlete becomes seriously ill please do you best to help. (Please ensure you complete your medical & contact information on the back of your race number. On the back on the number is a contact number for the race director. Should an emergency arise ring this number, we will them liaise with medical teams on course to come to your location ).
PRIZES
Awards to:
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female Finisher
- First Male Vet 40,50,60,70+
- First Female Vet 35,45,55,65+
- 1st Male & Female Team Prize (First 3 to score)
- One prize only per person (Excluding Team Prize)
PRESENTATION
When the last runner has finished or 11:30am where registration took place. If you want your prize please stay or arrange for some to collect in your absence.
FINISH
At the finish you will find refreshments and a results tent for you instant print outs.
Finish Photos will be available for free to download from our facebook page, Click HERE. All we ask is that you like our page and share as much as you like. please leave us reviews as it helps us improve the events we bring to you.
RESULTS
All race results will be live to the internet as you cross the finish line so spectators/family can see your results instantly on their mobile devices. They can be found HERE
(www.chiptimingsolutions.com)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Toilet facilities: Only available at the registration / finish area, please ensure you use them prior to going to the start area. There are no changing or showering facilities, please come prepared or change in your car.
We are not providing baggage storage at this event. The car park is right next to the registration and start, please store you baggage in your cars. We will however look after your keys for you, if required. Collect your tag at registration.
As with any open road race event, headphones are not permitted. Anyone caught using headphones will be disqualified.
HEADPHONES ARE NOT PERMITTED
(BONE CONDUCTORS ARE PERMITTED AS PER UKA RULES)
REFRESHMENTS
Available at registration and after the race.
IMPORTANT
Given the time of year and the unpredictable weather please ensure you check our web site www.nicetri.co.uk and your emails prior to the race, We hope nothing changes but we rerserve the right to delay, change or even cancel the event at short notice if safety deems it nessasary.
We at Nicetri Events hope you all have a great day and achieve your goals
Have a very Merry Christmas and New Year
The race referee’s/directors decision is final. Please refresh yourself with our T&C’s before racing Click HERE
We “Nicetri Events “accept no responsibility for any loss or injury however so caused by entering this race, as agreed in your T&C’s you race knowing of the dangers and except full responsibility for your action/s / yourself and that of those around you. You standing on the start line means you have read and understood / accepted the risks as your own and that no liability will be placed on Nicetri Events Ltd.
