To All Runners
BW Road Race and Fun Run Sunday 13th September 2015
INFORMATION FOR ALL TAKING PART or ATTENDING THE ROAD RACE AND FUN RUN
The event this year is taking place on Sunday 13th September. It is being held in conjunction with Fareham Crusaders Running Club and Bishops Waltham Junior School. The Fun Run and the Road Race will use the same route as last year. The Road Race will start in Hoe Road while the Fun Run will start at the BW Junior School. Both races will finish at Bishops Waltham Junior School which will be used as the Event HQ. This is seen as an exciting initiative to raise the profile of the event and provide a good warm-up for the Great South Run.
It will, it is expected, raise money for the Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club, various local charities, Fareham Crusaders Running Club nominated charity Naomi House and Bishops Waltham Junior School.
The 5-mile Road Race is very testing and draws experienced Runners from all over Hampshire and the South of England.
The 2-mile (approx,) Fun Run is generally dominated by fit local youngsters and gives local groups the opportunity to raise money for their own funds through sponsorship.
There is an entry limit of 250 for the Road Race and 250 for the Fun Run
The Road Race will start at 10.30 am & the Fun Run at 11.30 am
At the Event HQ [Bishops Waltham Junior School, Oak Road Bishops Waltham SO32 1EP) there will be changing & toilet facilities and also a secure baggage storage area.
Parking: - There will be NO parking available at the Event HQ location for those taking part in the Event or coming to watch/support. Parking has therefore been arranged at Hoe Road Recreation Ground [Post Code SO32 1DU]. Entrance to the Car Park is only permitted from Hoe Road and the Exit will be via Hamble Springs. Signs will be displayed indicating the way to the car park along Hoe Road and from the centre of Bishops Waltham. Stewards will be available to assist with parking. Please follow their instructions. Signs indicating the route to the Event HQ (a short walk will be in place and stewards will be present to assist. Parking in the roads adjacent to the Event HQ is also likely to be limited due to local residents parking. There will be no parking allowed in Oak Road on the approach to the Event HQ entrance.
If you live in the local area and are either taking part or coming to watch and it is possible for you to walk, cycle or be dropped off this would be much appreciated as it would greatly assist with car parking.
Important
If you have pre registered you MUST report on arrival to the ‘Check In’ desk at the Event HQ where your Race Number will be issued.
Please make sure that you check in no later than 10.00 am for the Road Race and 11.00 am for the Fun Run. NO NEW ENTRIES CAN BE ACCEPTED AFTER THESE TIMES.
If you intend entering on the day of the event this can be done at the ‘Registration Desk’ at the Event HQ. On registering you will be issued with your Race Number. Please register no later than 30 minutes before the start of the Road Race (10.00 am) and (11.00 am) for the Fun Run. Again, NO NEW ENTRIES CAN BE ACCEPTED AFTER THESE TIMES as it is a requirement that the organisers have a full list of entries before the race start.
Please ensure that you attach your Race Number to the FRONT of your running vest with the safety pins provided.
The Race Director will give instructions on the starting procedures and any other important information prior to start of your event to ensure that you are fully briefed before commencing your run. Also, please ensure that at the end of the race, you file through the funnel in your finishing order so that your position can be correctly recorded.
Those taking part in the Road Race will be escorted from the Event HQ location to the Starting Line in Hoe Road where there will be a holding area prior to moving to the actual starting line. All runners in the Road Race MUST be ready to leave the Event HQ location for the Start line area at 1015 am
The Fun Run will start and finish from a point adjacent to the Event HQ. All those taking part in the Fun Run MUST be at the start point location by 1125 am
There will be a Doctor and St John Ambulance personnel in attendance should there be any need for medical assistance. The Doctor will be in the ‘Sweep Up’ vehicle for the Road Race and the St John Ambulance will be located at the Event HQ area and at the Water Station at the top of Damson Hill
Please pay attention to any instructions given to you by the Marshals around the course as they are there to ensure your safety while taking part in this event.
The surface of the road, on some parts of the Road Race course, in particular, may be in a poor condition. Please therefore take extra care when encountering these conditions
There will be a Water Station at approximately half way round the Road Race course (top of Damson Hill) and if it is considered necessary due to the weather conditions on the day there will be an additional Water Station located at the Fire Station in Lower Lane. Free drinks will also be available at the Event HQ area for those taking part in the Road Race and Fun Run
There are prizes for the winners of the various categories in both the Road Race and Fun Run. Medals for all those completing the course will also be provided for competitors in the Fun Run.
The prize giving will commence at a approx.1145 for the Road Race and 1215 for the Fun Run
Please help us all to have a successful and trouble free event but above all have a good run and enjoy the event
David Dibb-Fuller
Event/Race Director
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