Winterslow Trail Runs

SUNDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2019 - 11.00am START,

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 10.00AM AND CLOSES AT 10.45AM

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Barry’s Field, Weston Ln, Winterslow, SP5 1RL

Entry:

• Please click on the '2019 ENTER HERE' button above to enter online.  

• Entry in advance = £12 for the 10k race, £8 for the 5k race.  
  Entry on the day = £15 for the 10k race, £10 for the 5k race.

• Payment can be made online by paypal or credit/debit card.

• Participants must be 12 years and older for the 10k race.

• Participants must be 7 years and older for the 5k race.  All 5k entrants under the age of 11 yrs, MUST be accompanied by an adult on the route at all times.

• Registration and payment for the 1k childrens race and the toddler race is on the day only.

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Parking:

• All vehicles should follow parking signs and directions given by marshals. 

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Timings:

• Registration opens at 10.00 am and will close promptly at 10.45am.  Upon arrival, please make your way to the registration tent to collect your race number.

• Please note there is no bag drop so please return any belongings to your car.

• Runners with dogs will start first at 11:00 am.  The 10k runners will start approximately 5 minutes later with the 5k runners starting shortly after that.  Please would ‘runners’ make their way to the front of the group, ‘joggers’ stay in the middle of the pack and ‘walkers’ start near the back.  

• The childrens' events will start after the 5k and 10k runs have finished.  This will allow parents to run in the earlier events, then watch or run with their children later.  We would encourage you to stay to cheer the final 10k and 5k finishers in, before watching our stars of the future!

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Route:

• Route maps will be made available in due course (watch this space).

• The 10k and 5k routes are multi-terrain loops incorporating local footpaths, tracks, fields and road sections.  There may be stiles, kissing gates etc along the way.  Please follow all instructions given by the marshals, especially on the road sections.  The marshals are there to ensure your safety - if they ask to you to stop due to oncoming traffic please do so.  The marshals will not be stopping traffic - only runners.

• These routes are both challenging and undulating, with a few hilly sections, but provide spectacular views of the Wiltshire countrysidealong the way.

• Please close any unmanned gates behind the last runner as you pass through.

• HEADPHONES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON EITHER ROUTE.

• WARNING: These are multi-terrain cross-country routes and as such, the terrain is uneven, muddy in places and in the event of bad weather, some areas may be slippery.  All entrants should wear appropriate footwear with laces securely tied and take care at all times, following warning signs and markers and following any instructions given by marshals.

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Facilities:

•  Toilets will be available near the start/finish.

•  First aid is available at the finish line and also out on the course.

• There is a water station at the halfway point on the 10k route.

• Water and refreshments will also be available at the finish line.

• Tea, coffee, squash and home-made cakes will be available to buy post-race, with all money going to the Friends of Winterslow Schools.

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Prizes:

• Prizes for winners.

• Medals and spot prizes available for all finishers.

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Results:

• Results will be emailed to competitors within 48 hours.

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Dogs are permitted at this event but dog owners must abide by the following conditions:

• By entering this race and signing the waiver, the participant confirms that he/she has the requisite public liability insurance for the dog.  ARC insurance does not cover any incidents caused by the dog therefore insurance is the responsibility of the dog owner.

• Dogs should be on a lead using a CaniX regulation waistbelt at all times.

• Owners should clean up after their dog.

• Runners with a dog will start in a separate wave.

 

 

Any Questions?  Please contact us at themuddyrunners@gmail.com.