Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
2. To raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.
Important Please check the number on your envelope corresponds with the entry number enclosed, if not please contact the Entries Secretary
Health & Safety The wearing of I pods or similar is not recommended, the competitor has a “duty of care” to other road users and as the race is run on open road he / she should be able to hear and be aware of what is going on around them, also they must be able to hear any marshalling instructions. Failing to comply with marshals instructions may lead to disqualification
Sponsors Lark Valley Landscapes Ltd. www.larkvalleylandscapes.com (01284) 827488
Electronic Metalwork Services Ltd www.electronicmetalwork.co.uk (01638) 712054
Completed Sponsorship Forms and all monies should be sent to; Regional Administrator, Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, 9 Elizabeth Way, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7TG.
Minimum Age Please note the minimum age for the 20 mile race is 17 years and for the Nearly Ten it is 16 years UK:A Rules for Competition. Effective 1st April 2008.
Race Number Enclosed is your race number, which must not be folded, cut or mutilated in any way and must be pinned to the front of your running vest / “T” shirt. If you have a medical condition which may affect your taking part in the event please write any details on the reverse of your number, including an emergency contact telephone number, then put a red cross on the front top right corner when you have done so. The information is confidential known only to you and will only be used to ensure your correct medical treatment should an incident occur.
Rail Travel If travelling by rail, you can either make you own way to the start or you can walk about ¾ mile to the Shuttle Coach Service. On leaving the station turn right on Station Hill, turn right at the roundabout in Tayfen Road, over the next mini-roundabout into Parkway. The shuttle service is on the left.
Car Parking The Race Organisers are providing a free Park & Ride coach shuttle service from the town centre ‘Parkway Car Parks’. PLEASE USE THIS SERVICE as there is no provision for competitor car parking within Nowton Park. The shuttle service will be in operation from 8.30am until 10am. Please arrive in plenty of time to avoid missing the coaches. The shuttle service will also be in operation to return competitors to their cars after the race.
Shuttle Service The car parks are situated in Parkway, Bury St Edmunds.
Directions from A14: Exit at junction 43 towards town centre and follow the road via Tayfen Road to Parkway and then follow the “Park & Ride” car park signs to pick up the shuttle service.
Directions from A134: If travelling from the South take first exit left at the first roundabout in Bury St Edmunds, right at the second roundabout and follow the Park & Ride car park signs to pick up the shuttle service.
Emergency If asked/told by a RACE OFFICIAL to evacuate the parks, please do so without question and in a calm and
Evacuation orderly manner. Continual blasts on an air horn will indicate that the park has to be evacuated. Make your way to the Main Car Park (unless instructed to go elsewhere) and be prepared to leave the Park.
Lost Children Lost children found in the Park will be taken to the Results caravan located by the Ranger Hut & Shop.
Changing Due to the start / finish being located in a Park which has no building for changing, we have to create “Tent City” so facilities are more limited. There are separate marquees for both male and female changing, but if you arrive changed it would help ease congestion in the marquees.
Kit Bags There will be an undercover supervised kit bag storage area although everything left there will be at the owner’s own risk. In with your race pack you will find a baggage label. Please write your race number on it and attach to your bag beforehand, as everyone will be trying to hand in kit bags at the last minute. You will need your race number to collect your kit bag at the end of the race.
Toilets The location of the toilets is beside the Ranger Hut & Shop to the right of the main car park as you come into the Park.
Late Entries NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. N.B. Entries to be received by first post on Monday 16th February. On-Line entries close midnight on Wednesday 18th February
The Start The 20-mile and the Nearly Ten race will start together at 10.30am SHARP. The start for both races is situated to the right of the main car park in the avenue of trees.
20 Miles The accurately measured course has an approximate 1-mile out ‘n’ back section at the beginning and end of the run. The rest of the 18 mile course is made of a single anti-clockwise loop taking in the villages and hamlets of Nowton, High Green, Pinford End, Mickley Green, Melon Green, Lawshall, Hartest, Shimpling, Lawshall again, Stanningfield, Hoggard’s Green, Brook Green, Hawstead, returning to Nowton and into the park. Throughout the course there are very scenic views of the rolling and undulating West Suffolk countryside with a couple of moderate climbs on course, one at 9 miles and one at 18 miles.
Nearly Ten The Nearly Ten (actual distance 9 miles 703 yards) runs along the same route as the 20 miles run until the 5 mile mark where the 20-mile race turns right and the Nearly Ten turns left. The Nearly Ten rejoins the 20-mile course at the 17-mile mark. The Nearly Ten has one moderate climb at 7½ miles.
Drink Stations Drink stations in the 20-mile race will be situated at approximately 3 miles, 6 miles, 9½ miles, 12 miles, 15 miles 18½ miles and at the finish.
Drink stations in the Nearly Ten will be at approximately 3 miles, 6 miles, 8½ miles and at the finish.
Drop Out If for some reason you are unable to complete the run, there will be a system in operation enabling you to
Procedure drop out and transport will be arranged back to the finish for you. Please make your way to the closest Drink
/ First Aid Station, which will also have First Aid and Communication Personnel in attendance and inform them that you wish to drop out and they will arrange for your transportation to the finish. If you are unable to make it to a Drink Station but only require transport, please pass a message to a fellow runner as to your location and a vehicle will be sent to you. If you are injured, please state so, and First Aid will be dispatched to you.
The Finish The finish is nearby the avenue of trees close to the start. It will consist of a double funnel so please follow the steward’s instructions into which funnel you are directed. Changing funnels may lead to your disqualification for the race, or at least you may lose your position in the race. You can only claim your finisher’s memento for the race you have entered. e.g. if you drop out of the 20-Mile and only finish the Nearly Ten you will not receive any memento. In the event of adverse weather conditions the finish may be moved to another section of the park and not in The Avenue. It will be well signposted and marshalled.
Time Limits The event has a time limit of 5 hours. After that time if you are still on the course you will asked if you wish / require to be taken to the finish. If transport is refused, it will be your responsibility to behave as a pedestrian and abide by the Highway Code. There will be NO MARSHALS on the course after 5 hours.
Mementoes Medal for all finishers.
20-mile Race Overall £50.00 1st Male & Female, £40.00 2nd Male & Female, £30.00 3rd Male & female.
Age Category £30.00 1st Male & Female Vet 40
£20.00 1st Male & Female Vet 50
£10.00 1st Male & Female Vet 60
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Team Award Trophy / Shield for first club (4 to score)
10-mile Race Overall £30.00 1st Male & Female, £25.00 2nd Male & Female, £20.00 3rd Male & female.
Age Category £20.00 1st Male & Female Vet 40
£15.00 1st Male & Female Vet 50
£10.00 1st Male & Female Vet 60
£10.00 1st Male Vet 70
respective recipients.
Physiotherapy Sports & Remedial massage will be available for that pre-race or post race massage.
Results Provisional Results will be displayed ASAP on the day. Full results should be posted on the website
www.burytwenty.org.uk on Sunday evening.
Entry Information Entries Secretary, Anne Lillie 07528 590646 Email race.mdc@tesco.net
Race Information Race Director, Paul Felton, 13 New Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1JB.
07891 473282, Email races.mdc@tiscali.co.uk
OXFORD TOWN & GOWN
Date May 17th 2009
Distance 10 Kilometres
Venue University Parks, Oxford
Start 10.00am
Entry Limit 4500 3400 entered 2007.
Supporting Run 2.5km Young Athletes Race.
Website www.oxfordtownandgown.org
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