First things first

• Check you’re on the Entry List >>>
  Please Check and if anything is missing or wrong, please get in touch asap, but don’t panic it’ll get sorted. However leaving it to race day is too late to sort out administration issues.
• Final instructions email.
  Didn’t receive it? Well sometimes emails go missing, but don’t worry you can view it here, once it has been sent (link will be added here …..)
• Read the rules
  Although as a participant, you’ve already declared that you agree to the rules & regulations, but just double check as it’s easy to get events mixed up.
  1. The Insurance & Permit issuers information can be found at http://runningclubs.org.uk/ARC_rules.pdf
  2. Iamoutdoors Running Events Rules >>>>

Be prepared – Weather

This is a initially undulating and then riverside trail Race in late winter/early spring so please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the terrain and weather conditions. Although we will advise of the weather conditions expected a few days, this is only a forecast and things change. Therefore, please check the day before, MetOffice >>>

Race number collection

Registration will open from 7am from Race HQ, which is inside the village hall

UKA affiliated athletes and other Club members may be required to prove their Club Affiliation by showing their UKA licence or other respective ID at registration. Please remember your licence otherwise we may have to charge you the additional unaffiliated £2 on the day.

Attaching your Bib

Your Bib, which is also your timing chip, must be worn on the front of either your vest or shorts and must be visible at all times. If covered up it may not get registered on the Start/Finish line.

NOTE: Incorrect attachment may results in no finishing time

Safety briefing

Please assemble inside the Race HQ 30mins before the start for a compulsory safety briefing, which will give you the latest update on the course and any issues you need to be aware.

The use of headphones or music players

The Race permit for this event strongly advises that runners do not wear personal headphones/earphones to listen to iPods, MP3 players, smartphones or other personal music players whilst participating in the event. Why? Running whilst wearing headphones/earphones significantly reduces your ability to hear traffic, individual vehicles, instructions and warnings from the police, marshals and other people, and generally distracts your attention, increasing the risk of accident or injury to yourself and possibly other people.

If however you choose to participate in the event using such a device you accept full responsibility for your own safety and for the safety of anyone else who may be affected by your acts or omissions.

NOTE: You must remove your ear plugs completely when approaching a Road Junction or Crossing and you will be disqualified if you don’t adhere to this request.

The start

The Start is in the field next to the village hall.  Please line up 5 minutes before the start of your race inside the start area, which is clearly marked.
The start time of this event will be set according to the previous days Bores, but it is expected to be 8:30am
Line up approx to your ability, but don’t panic as the first 500m are on wide paths with plenty of room to give you the opportunity to find your pace.

Once the starting gun has been sounded, you ‘ll need to cross the Chip Timing Mats at the Start Line. Please ensure you remain inside the marked area, otherwise you may not get recorded.

The Finish

The road to Weir Green (The Finish) is closed by the Police due to the fact that it is a private road and there is no parking available. If you have supporters who wish to meet you at the finish then they should walk there.