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Welcome to the 25th
Congleton Lions Run Day, including Half and Quarter Marathons
9:30am Sunday 5 October
2008
Please
collect your number from our registration desk on race day. If you have
pre-entered the half marathon then you will also receive a free souvenir
T-Shirt. Both races are held in accordance with UKA rules, over accurately
measured distances of 13 miles, 192.5 yds & 6 miles, 976.25 yds.
BEFORE THE RACE
Parking To
avoid conflict, there will only be limited parking within the school grounds.
There are parking spaces in close proximity to the school, including on street,
estate & service roads. Please park so that no inconvenience is caused to
residents & please allow yourself time to find parking and to reach the
registration desk.
Registration
WE DO NOT SEND OUT RACE NUMBERS FOR PRE-ENTRIES. All competitors must
report at Congleton High School (on Box Lane off Holmes Chapel Road) before the
race. All pre-entrants of the Half Marathon will also be issued with their
T-Shirt when they collect their number. The desk will be open from 0800 to 0915
on the day. Your race number must be worn on the front of your vest and we
would ask that you do not obscure our sponsors’ logos. Changing facilities are
available for both men & ladies at the school, but it should be noted there are
no shower facilities.
Massage We hope
to have physiotherapists on hand before and after the races offering a massage
in exchange for a donation to charity.
Sports goods We
will have sports goods for sale on the day.
MP3 Players In the
interests of the safety of all our runners and in line with UKA guidelines,
these are banned from our races. Anyone using an MP3 player during the
race will be disqualified.
START
The Half and Quarter Marathons will both start at 0930 prompt from outside
the front of the school in Box Lane. Please do not block Box Lane before the
start, but warm up within the school grounds and playing fields until called
forward by marshals.
DURING THE RACE
The races consist of a single lap circuit taking in town and country roads,
starting at Congleton High School and finishing at the end of Black Firs Lane.
Miles will be marked. The leading half marathon runners will be preceded by an
official lead car throughout the race. Marshals will be stationed at all
junctions and salient points along the route. For your Health and Safety, the
early part of the course is along main roads and will only be partly police
controlled. After about 2-3 miles the course is along country lanes and special
care must be taken, as you will be sharing the highway with normal country
traffic. The public will be made aware in advance of the races, but a
responsible attitude is important. We will also have sweepers who are
experienced runners to run at the tail end of both races. Please keep to the
LEFT hand side of the road at all times unless otherwise directed by a marshal.
Drinks will be available on the Half Marathon route at approximately 3, 6
and 9 miles and the finish. Medical Aid will be on hand at Congleton High
School and this will be in radio communication with St. John's Ambulance teams
in the field. Marshals at refreshment points will also have mobile phones.
AFTER THE RACE
The finish will remain open until 1200 or whenever the course is clear.
Every finisher will receive a medal as they finish. Prizes for all races will
be presented in the school as soon as possible. Only one prize per competitor
will be awarded and the organizers' decision is final. Tea/coffee & light
refreshments will be available inside the school. Results will be posted on
Congleton Harriers’ website (www.congleton-harriers.co.uk)
as soon as possible after the race. Results are also available by post for 50p,
& can be ordered on the day.
FUN
RUN
There will be a fun run starting at around 0935.
NUMBER SWAPPING
We recognise
that pre-entrants may get injured before race day and so wish to pass on their
race number to family or friends. Unlike many races, we're happy to accommodate
this, but please on race day can you let us know by completing a new entry form
(for insurance and safety purposes) but there will be NO CHARGE. Also, during
the race if you have entered the Half, but decide to drop down to the Quarter,
or vice-versa, that's OK too - but please, please let one of our finishing
marshals know. Otherwise you will inadvertently delay our results service.
We look forward to seeing you on the 5th and wish you a good race.
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