The British 10k London Run 2014 Programme by Union Jack Sports Limited

SUNDAY 13TH JULY - START: 9.35AM ON PICCADILLY OUTSIDE THE CAVALRY AND GUARDS CLUB

E M M A R G O R P NKING THE 1914-2014 LI ESENT R PAST TO THE P

THE WORLD’S GREATEST ROAD RACE ROUTE • UK’S LARGEST NON-TELEVISED 10K ROAD RACE • FAMOUS LANDMARKS • UP TO 25,000 RUNNERS • 100’S OF CHARITIES

2014 RUN TO HONOUR WW1 WAR CENTENARY A SERIES OF EVENTS PLANNED IN THE BUILD-UP AND ON RACE DAY INCLUDING TOMMYS AND MOUNTED WW1 CAVALRY AT THE SPECTACULAR START CEREMONY

NON RUNNERS £4.50

INTRoDUCTIoN

Start on Piccadilly

July 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of WW1. The theme of this year’s British 10k London Run is ‘Linking the Past to the Present’. Representing the past will be a spectacular parade at the start on Piccadilly involving mounted cavalry officers and Tommys in period WW1 uniforms. The present will be represented by 100 servicemen in current uniform with Help for Heroes as official charity. There will also be a performance by a military wives choir and WW1 poetry readings. ICoNIC RoUTE Starting on Piccadilly outside the Cavalry & Guards Club, the route passes a great many of the old city’s world class historic landmarks before finishing on Whitehall at the Cenotaph. The Cenotaph was built to commemorate WW1 and unveiled in November 1920 by King George V.

Running round Parliament Square

Official Charity Help for Heroes July 2014 Linking the Past to the Present

CONTENTS

NEW BALANCE - SUPPoRTING BRITISH MANUFACTURING Uniquely our sports wear partner New Balance remains committed to manufacturing in Britain. They currently employ over 210 people at their site in Flimby, Cumbria and produce over 28,000 pairs of shoes a week with 90% of all footwear sold going to European markets. As part of your race entry you will find on page 8 your discount voucher entitling you to 20% off New Balance footwear and apparel. Make use of this runner benefit and help support our sponsor and British Manufacturing. Also don’t forget to activate your online personal runcoach training programme and make use of the downloadable British 10k app entitling you to a whole range of fantastic benefits across London on race weekend. A FAIR DEAL FoR CHARITIES The British 10k London Run is unique in that it is the only mass participation charity based road race that either starts, finishes or passes through central London which does not penalise charities by charging them more than members of the public for guaranteed places. This has the very real benefit of charities retaining more of the funds, you, the participant, raise for the worthy cause. This enables these charities to spend more on the people and causes they were set up for in the first instance, rather than inflating income to limited event management companies – even if they operate with the guise of having charitable trusts. LookING FoRWARD To 2015 Looking forward to next year’s run we are delighted to announce that Cancer Research UK will be the official charity. 2015 online entries for individual own place runner (red numbers) will open on the afternoon of the 13th of July this year, with entries accepted on a first come first served basis.

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANT MESSAGE ........ 1 LETTER FROM THE PRIME MINISTER IN SUPPORT OF THE BRITISH 10K LONDON RUN ..................... 2 IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION......................... 6

Mike O’Reilly Event Founder & Director

NEW RUNNER BENEFITS FOR 2014 ..................... 7 TIGER BALM ......................................................... 9 BE PREPARED ON RACE DAY .........................11-12 OPENING CEREMONY & PROGRAMME OF EVENTS ......................................................... 13 SPECTATOR VIEWING POINTS............................. 14 BLUE NUMBERS CHARITY/CORPORATE RUNNERS: BAGGAGE BAY MAP AND INFORMATION .......18-19 RACE ROUTE & LOCATION MAP.....................20-23 RED NUMBERS INDIVIDUAL RUNNERS: BAGGAGE BAY MAP AND INFORMATION .......24-25 MEETING UP PRE & POST RACE......................... 28 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WW1: - THE ICONIC CENOTAPH ON WHITEHALL - A TIME TO REMEMBER .................................... 33

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IMPoRTANT MESSAGE! THERE IS No ACCESS To THE START VIA HYDE PARk CoRNER oR GREEN PARk. THE ENTIRE START AREA WILL BE SECURELY FENCED AND STEWARDED. YoU CAN oNLY ACCESS THE START VIA THE BAGGAGE AREAS EVEN IF YoU HAVE No kIT BAG To LEAVE THERE. LAST YEAR SoME RUNNERS GATE CRASHED THE START VIA BoMBER CoMMAND MEMoRIAL LEAVING THoUSANDS oF WATER BoTTLES AND oTHER RUBBISH THERE. THIS IS NoT ACCEPTABLE. Do NoT USE GREEN PARk oR ST. JAMES’S PARk AS A WC.

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LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE BRITISH 10K LONDON RUN FROM THE RIGHT HONOURABLE DAVID CAMERON MP - PRIME MINISTER

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Official Charity Partner The British 10K London Run A massive thank you and good luck… …to all those who have chosen to do their bit for Help for Heroes (H4H) in the British 10K London Run 2014 and any other amazing challenges you have taken on. Your dedication will help deliver lifelong support for those who have suﬀered life changing injuries or illnesses, and their families. We want our young Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives, to enjoy fulﬁlling futures; beyond injury. We need you to make that happen. In the past 12 months thousands of you have run in events up and down the country putting your best foot forward for our heroes and we still have so much more to do. With a variety of challenges available at H4H, what will you do next?

Private Jamie Hull, Band of Brothers Member In August 2007, Private Jamie Hull was involved in an incident while piloting a light aircraft in Florida. Jamie suffered horrendous injuries, including 60% third-degree burns and partially paralysed feet. Following six months in intensive care in the USA, Jamie had to effectively rebuild his life; including learning to walk again. Since 2007 Jamie has faced and overcome enormous adversity. His injuries haven’t stopped him from striving to succeed with many great challenges in life. He completed the 2011 London Marathon and then the New York marathon the following November. He has also

climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, successfully reaching 5,895 metres on 1st June. Help for Heroes is honoured to have such an inspirational ambassador who has strength of character and determination to achieve whatever he sets his sights on: “Help for Heroes has been such an important part of my recovery. The money they receive from their supporters really does go directly to people like me. As part of my rehabilitation the Charity’s Quick Reaction Fund was able to award me a grant with which to purchase a bike to help maintain my fitness levels. Without this I would not be achieving

what I am today. Each challenge I set myself is a personal goal, proving to myself that I’ve regained my fitness. Running a marathon for the second time demonstrates my commitment to achieving what once seemed impossible, and enables me to ‘do my bit’ by raising money for other wounded servicemen and women.”

Visit the Help for Heroes website To find out more about Help for Heroes and how you can get involved go to www.helpforheroes.org.uk

2015 Challenges: Run - Trek - Cycle What will you do next? Hero Ride

Keep an eye out for our signature bike ride in 2015! Action Challenge Series Distances range from 100Km, 50Km and 25Km in four fabulous locations in the UK. These events are fully supported for the entire route and are a wonderful way to gather family and friends together and explore the Great British countryside whilst doing your bit for our wounded, injured and sick.

Tough Mudder Tough Mudder is a proud supporter of Help for Heroes. Those that have taken on a Tough Mudder event know that it is a hard core 12 mile-long obstacle course designed by Special Forces and tests your all-round strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. If you would like to become a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mudderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; check out the website and put yourself to the test.

Not everyone can climb Everest, but everyone has their own Everest to climb Your year, your challenge. Make 2015 the year that you join us and do something different. Whatever your fitness level or interest, this is a great way to help a hero and do something truly rewarding.

To find out about these and other challenges get in touch Call our challenges team on 01725 514106 or email challenges@helpforheroes.org.uk to find out more

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

INDIVIDUAL “OWN PLACE” UK RUNNERS - RED NUMBERS With your race pack you will have received your official New Balance 2014 technical moisture management short sleeved T-shirt. It is your choice if you want to wear this New Balance shirt or another shirt of your choice on race day. The nearest London Underground station to your baggage bays is Piccadilly Circus. See centre spread map.

RED RACE NUMBER Your race number is enclosed with your race pack. This must be pinned so it is clearly visible on the front of your running shirt. The ideal place is between chest height and the waist band of your shorts. Doing this will enable the official race photographers (marathon-photos.com) to photograph you so you can purchase pictures of yourself via the race website after the event.

TIMING CHIP Your CronoTrack chip timing device is embedded on to the back of your race number and this must not be removed if you wish to receive your official computerised race time.

BAG TAG Below your race number is a tear off bag tag strip. Tear this off and fasten securely to your kit bag which you leave at the pre-race baggage bays upon your arrival.

UK CHARITY & CORPORATE TEAMS - BLUE NUMBERS Charity runners will have received their charity t-shirts from the charity for which they are taking part. Corporate runners will receive official New Balance British 10k London Run technical moisture management T-shirts with their race packs. See centre spread map for nearest underground / mainline stations.

BLUE RACE NUMBER Your blue race number should be pinned clearly visible to the front of your race T-shirt.

TIMING CHIP Your CronoTrack chip timing device is embedded on to the back of your race number and this must not be removed if you wish to receive your official computerised race time.

BAG TAG

DON’T MISS OUT GUARANTEE YoUR PLACE IN 2015!

Below your race number is a tear off bag tag strip. Tear this off and fasten securely to your kit bag which you leave at the pre-race baggage bays upon your arrival.

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Individual entries for 2015 will be open immediately after this year’s race. For information about next year’s race check the website: www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk PROGRAMME 2014 Published by: Union Jack B10k Run Limited, 18b Charles Street, Mayfair London W1J 5DU Printed by: www.ﬁrstdesignandprint.co.uk Advertising Sales: Mike O’Reilly. Photography: Thanks to: Victah Sailer, Peter Nitecki, Jeremy Hemming, Mark Sherman, Tom Lewis, MarathonPhotos.com and many others.

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FIVE FANTASTIC RUNNER BENEFITS FOR 2014 CHIP TIMING + ONLINE INTERACTIVE MAP

BRITISH 10K LONDON TRAVEL GUIDE APP

NAVIGATE YOUR WAY AROUND LONDON WITH THE BRITISH 10K TRAVEL APP Free to B10K runners, this app includes offline street and tube maps, a comprehensive city guide to all the best places to visit, plus a range of handy discounts at top attractions and restaurants across the city. British 10K London runners will be able to access the app for FREE with the unique code included in your race pack. Available from July 2014.

EXCLUSIVE BRITISH 10K RUNCOACH OFFER

WE WILL AGAIN BE USING THE CHRONOTRACK B-TAG FOR TIMING. VISIT THE RACE WEBSITE AND SEE YOUR RUN ON THE INTERACTIVE MAP

AS PART OF YOUR RACE PACK YOU ARE ENTITLED TO ONLINE COACHING FREE OF CHARGE COURTESY OF RUNCOACH (SEE PAGE 5 FOR DETAILS)

The timing tags are attached to the back of your running number and will record your time as you cross the start, finish and the split points in between. To ensure your timing tags work perfectly please do not remove them from your running number and do not bend your number. Wear your number clearly visible on your chest and do not cover your running number with jackets or coats, also if wearing waist bags or water belts please ensure these are not worn over your running number.

Runcoach is a new innovative way to receive a unique personal training schedule online, tailored to you individually, so you can run your best race ever! This service is FREE of charge, included in your race entry. Normally this would cost £75!

Normal price is £9.99. SEE PAGE 35 FOR MORE DETAILS

DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW! App Store

Google Play

SWEATSHOP / NEW BALANCE 20% DISCOUNT VOUCHER

AVAILABLE AT ALL SWEATSHOP STORES* NATIONWIDE AND ONLINE AT: WWW.SWEATSHOP.CO.UK SEE VoUCHER oN oPPoSITE PAGE *Excluding Nike Running by Sweatshop and London Marathon Store by Sweatshop. For full T&C’s go to www.sweatshop.co.uk

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NEW BALANCE RUNNING SHOES PRIZE DRAW

THIS YEAR ALL BRITISH 10K LONDON RUN ENTRANTS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A PRIZE DRAW TO WIN A PAIR OF NEW BALANCE RUNNING SHOES. We will be giving away 10 pairs of New Balance shoes to 10 lucky winners - five pairs of men’s running shoes and five pairs of women’s running shoes. Winners will be notified by July 30th.

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20% OFF ALL NEW BALANCE FOOTWEAR AND APPAREL.

Available at all Sweatshop stores* nationwide and online at www.sweatshop.co.uk Code: NBB10K

Deadline: 31st July 2014

* Excluding Nike Running by Sweatshop and London Marathon Store by Sweatshop. For full T&C’s go to www.sweatshop.co.uk

RELIEVE MUSCULAR ACHES AND PAINS WITH TIGER BALM RED Tiger Balm owes its origins to a soothing herbal balm that was prepared to effectively relieve the aches and pains of Chinese Emperors. It was first developed in the 1870s by Aw Chu Kin, a Chinese herbalist who worked in the Emperors Court and went onto set up a small medicine shop where he prepared and sold this special remedy. When he died, Aw Chu Kin passed his eastern wisdom onto his two sons Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par who sold the soothing balm to surrounding countries and named it Tiger Balm - an anglicised version of Haw’s name, the tiger, and synonymous in the East with strength and vitality. Tiger Balm Red is now a modern day topical analgesic proven effective for the temporary and targeted relief of muscular aches and pains.

The unique herbal formulation of Tiger Balm uses the healing properties of natural active ingredients, Camphor, Menthol, Cajuput Oil and Clove Oil and is available in two varieties. Tiger Balm White, with the comforting aroma of Mint Oil, which is recommended for the treatment of tension headaches and Tiger Balm Red, which contains Cinnamon Oil, to provide temporary and targeted relief of muscular aches and pains.

The distinctive springing tiger logo was created by Boon Haw (whose name means gentle tiger) and remains the trademark of the brand. Tiger Balm comes in a decorative handy sized jar and its unique formulation has been tried and trusted for over 100 years and is now sold in over 100 countries worldwide. Tiger Balm Red’s inherent strength is always on hand to ease away the effects of a hard day’s work.

With 18% of us suffering from aches and pains every day, the relieving properties of Tiger Balm’s natural active ingredients coupled with the calming aroma of Cinnamon Oil means you no longer need to suffer in silence when it comes to muscular aches and pains. A little of the non greasy formula should be gently rubbed into the affected area two or three times a day for best results, or as often as required.

Tiger Balm Red is priced £4.90 for a 19g jar and is available from Boots, Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons, Superdrug, independent pharmacies and health food stores nationwide. For further information call 0844 243 6661 or visit www.tigerbalm.co.uk. Always read the label.

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BE PREPARED ON RACE DAY ARRIVE HYDRATED ON RACE DAY WITH A SPRING IN YOUR STEP oN-CoURSE WATER STATIoNS On course water stations are located at approx 3km, 5km, 7km and 8km with 330cl bottles of water. At the finish line there will be 25,000 500cl bottles of water: One for each person.

SEE CENTRE SPREAD MAP FOR WATER STATION LOCATIONS WARM UP AND COOL DOWN On race morning the adrenaline’s pumping. You’ve trained for this for months using runcoach our online training partner. There’s just one last bit of preparation left: your warm up. A proper warm up prepares your body for the run, helps you perform at your peak and reduces the risk of injury. You can warm up by jogging the 1.5km from the baggage bays to the start area and stretch when you get there. Your race isn’t over just because you’ve crossed the finish line. Warming down is just as important as warming up. Don’t stop when you’ve crossed the line. Keep moving around, jog a little, then walk so your body can adjust.

THE MOST DANGEROUS PERIOD FOR ANY RUNNER IS THE 20 MINUTES AT THE END OF THE EVENT. Being dehydrated can lead to fatigue, headaches, muscle cramps and reduced coordination. So pay attention to your pre-race and post run hydration. One pound of weight loss through sweat is equal to one pint of water, so replenish this amount after your run. Don’t eat a big meal for at least an hour. It’s better to eat a little and often for the six hours after the race. If the weather is hot make sure your running kit is light coloured, light weight and any fancy dress is kept to a minimum and is runner friendly for hot weather.

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PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE TO YOUR FELLOW RUNNERS: TAKE ONLY ONE WATER BOTTLE AT EACH STATION AND USE ECONOMICALLY - THERE COULD BE 24,999 PEOPLE BEHIND YOU!

GUIDELINES FOR RUNNERS TAKE A SENSIBLE APPROACH TO YOUR RUN - TIPS FOR ENJOYING YOUR 10K AND STAYING WELL FROM THE BRITISH RED CROSS PREPARATIONS As always, a sensible approach needs to be taken to all distance running especially with regard to training, which will be different for each person. The first thing to do if you are not a club or experienced runner is to have a medical with your GP to ascertain if it is sensible for you to take part in the event and if given the all clear, to then start building up your exercise regime at least six months prior to the event.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS If you have a medical condition and your doctor still says that you can compete in a long distance run then it is sensible to inform the race organiser of your pre-existing condition so that in the event of you becoming ill during the race, the medical team can be made aware of your pre-existing condition. If you have a ‘medic alert’ bracelet, then make sure you wear it for the race.

NUTRITION Nutrition plays a part in fitness and carbohydrate ‘loading’ can enhance running performance by allowing the competitor to run at optimal pace for a longer period before fatiguing. For the well-trained runner, this may be achieved by tapering exercise over the final days before the race and ensuring carbohydrate intakes of 10-12 g/kg/day over the 36-48 hours prior to the race. Sports nutrition guidelines recommend the runner consumes sufficient amounts of carbohydrates to promote restoration of muscle glycogen between training sessions.

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RACE DAY DON’TS

RACE DAY DO’S

✗ Don’t go directly to the start at Hyde

✓ If the weather’s hot leading up to and

Park Corner. There are no baggage drop off facilities there and the entire start area will be cordoned off with 8ft tall fencing. Both Hyde Park Corner and Green Park underground stations will be closed on race morning.

✗ Under no circumstances should you use Green Park, St. James’s Park and The Mall as a public WC!

✗ No public vehicles are allowed into the baggage bays or on the race route.

✗ There is no parking for private or public cars on or near the race route. Please use public transport to get to/ from the race. Visit our website for a list of central London road closures.

✗ No bikes are allowed in the baggage bays or on the race route. All cycle bays along the race route will be suspended for the duration of the event. Please make your friends and family aware of this too.

✗ Don’t bring excessive amounts of cash or valuables to the race. We cannot be held responsible for lost or missing items however caused.

✗ Don’t take more than one bottle from each water station. There could be 24,999 runners behind you!

on race day, make sure you’re fully hydrated before leaving for the race.

✓ Arrive at the baggage bays between 8:00am and 9.00am. The start is approx 1.5km from the baggage bays so allow 25 minutes to arrive at the start in time. We recommend using this distance to warm up and to arrive at the start nice and relaxed.

✓ Once you’ve dropped off your kit bag in the correct numbered bay follow the race number colour themed signs to the start. See centre spread map.

✓ Use a padlock to lock you kit bag. ✓ Walk on the road to keep the pavement clear for spectators and members of the public.

✓ If you’re a slower runner, keep to the right side of the race route to allow faster runners to pass on your left hand side.

✓ Only take one bottle of Iceni water at each water station.

AFTER THE RACE: After you cross the finish line 500cl bottles of water will be available. Once you have a drink keep moving forward so others can cross the finish line behind you. You can collect your belongings and finisher’s medal at your baggage bays. Do not arrange to meet family and friends at the baggage bays - for suggestions of places to meet up post race see page 28.

TOILET FACILITIES DON’T GET CAUGHT SHORT BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE RACE You’re strongly advised to use your own facilities before departing for the race. If you arrive by public transport, you’ll find toilet facilities at some of these locations (There may be a charge to use these facilities. Check Transport for London website for latest details).

IN OR NEAR THESE UNDERGROUND STATIONS Piccadilly Circus: No WCs at or near this station Charing Cross: Toilets / Facilities: Women: opposite Boots near the exit. Men: between Boots and platform 1. Leicester Square: WCs are in Leicester Square not in the underground station.

SEE THE MAP IN THE CENTRE SPREAD FOR ALL TOILET LOCATIONS. ON-COURSE FACILITIES We’ve increased the facilities at the half-way point. They’re located on Upper Thames Street and will be clearly signposted. There are more facilities at the half-way point than at the finish line. See website news page for further details.

ADDITIONAL WC’S FOR RACE DAY With the agreement of the Royal Parks Agency additional WCs for The British 10k London Run participants will be placed inside Admiralty Arch at the entrance to The Mall. These WCs will be for exclusive use by British 10k entrants with stewarded access by race number only.

SAT-LAV Locate the nearest WCs: You can also locate the nearest toilets on the race route for runners and spectators using Sat Lav. You will be directed to the nearest toilet facilities: Text ‘toilet’ to 80097 (texts charged at 25p)

CITY TOILETS Each of these facilities has a charge of 50p: Locations: Before the start at Green Park Underground station (south side) 3km and again at 6.8km point on Victoria Embankment, near Embankment Underground station, land side of Victoria Embankment. 7.5km point at Westminster Pier 8km point inside Westminster Underground station. 9km point outside Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre opposite Westminster Abbey.

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OPENING CEREMONY & PROGRAMME OF EVENTS APPROX TIME

8.00am

BAGGAGE BAYS OPEN: RED NUMBERS: GO TO WATERLOO PLACE. The nearest London Underground station is Piccadilly. See centre spread map for further details.

BLUE NUMBERS: GO TO WHITEHALL PLACE. The nearest London Underground station is Charing Cross. Take exit for the Strand south side. When exiting the station follow signs to Villiers Street which will take you to Embankment, where you will find signs to take you to the baggage bays and toilets. See centre page spread map for details.

AFTER DEPOSITING YOUR BAG FOLLOW THE SIGNS / STEWARDS INSTRUCTIONS TO THE START

8.50am

STEWARDS WILL ESCORT RUNNERS ONTO PICCADILLY

9.00am

BAGGAGE BAYS CLOSE (allow 20 mins to get to the start)

9.00am

OPENING CEREMONY COMMENCES

9.05am

WELCOME ADDRESS BY MASTER OF CEREMONIES & VIPS

9.10am

PARADE OF MOUNTED WW1 CAVALRY OFFICERS, TOMMYS AND CURRENT SERVICEMEN

9.20am

Start at Piccadilly

WW1 POETRY READINGS INCLUDING POEMS BY WILFRED OWEN AND SIEGFRIED SASSOON READ BY SPECIAL GUEST

9.25am

WELCOME ADDRESS: THE LORD MAYOR, CITY OF WESTMINSTER

9.28am

SALISBURY PLAIN MILITARY WIVES CHOIR PERFORM WHEREVER YOU ARE

9.30am

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM - FULL 3 VERSES 3 MINUTES 35 SECONDS DURATION

9.33am

ELITE RUNNERS LINE UP AT THE START

9.35am

RACE START

10.03am

LEAD MALE FINISHES ON WHITEHALL

10.08am

LEAD WOMAN FINISHES ON WHITEHALL

12.30pm

ANTICIPATED TIME FOR LAST RUNNER TO CROSS THE FINISH

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Siegfried Sassoon & Wilfred Owen

Whitehall just before the finish

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SPECTATOR VIEWING POINTS THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS HAVE BEEN SPECIFICALLY CHOSEN TO PROVIDE YOUR FRIENDS / FAMILY / CHARITY SUPPORTERS THE BEST OPPORTUNITY OF SPOTTING YOU AND CHEERING YOU ALONG THE RACE ROUTE. SEE NUMBERED VIEWING POINTS ON CENTRE SPREAD ROUTE MAP 1 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT - NORTH SIDE Between Waterloo Bridge & Temple Place. Nearest London Underground station: Embankment. Here you will see runners pass twice on a wide section of road.

2 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT - RIVER THAMES SIDE Between Waterloo Bridge & 100m before Blackfriars Bridge. You will also be able to see runners pass twice here.

3 UPPER THAMES STREET, LONDON EC4 North and south sides of the road. Nearest London Underground station: St. Pauls, Central Line. A great location as there are very few spectators and you will see your runners 3 times!

4 PUDDLE DOCK / VICTORIA EMBANKMENT / WHITE LION HILL, LONDON EC4 This is a great viewing location as runners will pass this intersection THREE TIMES providing you with a plenty of opportunity to spot and cheer your runners on. This is also the mid way point of the course with runners needing all the encouragement you can give! Here there will also be a PA system providing inspirational music.

5 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT - BETWEEN GOLDEN JUBILEE BRIDGE / BIG BEN Best side for viewing is River Thames side as runners make their way towards Big Ben and the London Eye after completing the City of London part of the course. Nearest London Underground stations: Embankment & Westminster. The RAF Benevolent Fund with a large team of over 120 runners taking part will have a cheer point beneath the RAF Memorial opposite the London Eye spreading along to the Battle of Britain Memorial. Why not join them?

6 WESTMINSTER BRIDGE Using both sides of the bridge you will see runners twice here with an iconic London ‘Exhibition’ Route Master Bus with live band providing the focal point between the unique London Eye & Big Ben – the world’s most famous clock. Nearest London Underground station: Westminster (Jubilee Line). This will be a great cheer point for charities.

7 PARLIAMENT SQUARE With the historic Westminster Abbey as backdrop why not join the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund cheer team on the south side of the square to cheer your friends on. Nearest London Underground station: Westminster (Jubilee Line). If you prefer to use the north side of the square between Great George Street & Parliament Street you can walk a short distance up Whitehall towards the finish line. A giant TV screen will be positioned at the junction of Parliament Street with Parliament Square facing towards Trafalgar Square.

8 VICTORIA STREET Here you will be able to cheer runners on twice as they pass down the south side of Victoria Street & return on the north side. There will be a PA system here playing inspirational music. There is also a classic Victorian pub here called the Prince Albert! Well worth a visit! Some of these locations have deliberately been highlighted away from major landmark locations to provide the best opportunity of those supporting you to get close to the race route in order to see you and cheer you on! There is not much joy in being around Trafalgar Square or behind the finish line five rows back from the race route unable to spot or cheer your friends running the race.

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BLUE NUMBERS - GETTING TO THE START: DO NOT go straight to the start at Hyde Park Corner or Green Park Underground station

You can only access the start of the race under the guidance of stewards from the baggage bays in Whitehall Place. The start area will be secured with 8ft high fencing with no access to runners. And both Green Park and Hyde Park Underground stations will be closed. Stewards will direct you from each baggage bay to the start area. Entry to the pre-start holding area will be on a first come first served basis.

GETTING FROM YOUR BAGGAGE BAY TO THE START The baggage bays open at 8.00am and close at 9.00am. Once you have deposited your kit bag follow the signs and stewards instructions to the start.

LOST YOUR NUMBER? If you lose your number you can collect a

BLUE NUMBERS BEFORE THE RACE: BAGGAGE BAYS WHITEHALL PLACE SW1A 2EJ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Embankment Underground station: Due to escalator refurbishment Northern Line and Bakerloo Line trains will not be stopping at Embankment through to November 2014. If using these lines disembark at Charing Cross Underground station and exit on to the Strand following yellow signs to Villiers Street / Embankment then British 10k signs to the blue baggage bays. Circle and Central Line trains will be stopping at Embankment. Even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a bag to deposit, you must go to the baggage bays in Whitehall Place before the race. From here, stewards will direct you to the pre-start holding area and then on to the start. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go directly to the start at Hyde Park Corner because the entire area is fenced off. You must go to the baggage bays first of all even if you do not have a kit bag to deposit. The baggage bays are arranged in numerical order, you can only place your kit bag in the bay that matches your race number. Baggage bays will open at 8.00am until 9.00am. Please allow plenty of time to deposit your bag and get to the start which is 1.5km/25 mins away. KIT BAG TAG

Your kit bag tag can be found on the bottom of your race number. Remove this and pin to your kit bag.

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Place from 8am to 9am.

Exit Big Ben, turn right on Bridge Street, turn right into Parliament Street and walk along Whitehall (towards Trafalgar Square) keeping to the right hand side of the road. Turn right into Whitehall Place.

Embankment Underground - See announcement above WCs are located in Whitehall Gardens - only race entrants are permitted to use them - entry will be controlled with access by race number.

Charing Cross Underground / mainline station - See announcement above

See centre spread map for more details.

AT THE START As the pre-race holding area is on the south side of Piccadilly, with the north side as the race route, there are no pre-race predicted finish time pens. This type of pre-start assembly is only possible for road races that start in open park spaces. The pre-race holding area is operated on a first come first served basis - it can only be accessed as directed from the baggage bays. From 9.00am until the race start at 9.35am there will be recorded and live entertainment.

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PRE-RACE: It is strongly recommended that you use only Westminster or Charing Cross Underground stations. Baggage bays open at 8.00am and close at 9.00am. WC facilities are available in Whitehall Gardens opposite Embankment underground station. Entry to the enclosed WC facilties is for runners only wearing race numbers. Once you have deposited your kit bag in the correct bay matching your race number turn to your right walking towards Whitehall where stewards will direct you to the start.

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WATERLOO PLACE SW1Y 5ER. OPENS 8AM AND CLOSES AT 9AM. ALLOW 20MINS TO GET TO START NEW BALANCE TRADE STAND WILL BE OPEN FOR PURCHASE OF NEW BALANCE GOODS FROM 10AM POST RACE Piccadilly Circus is the nearest underground station to the red baggage bays. Exit for Lillywhites Sports Store. At street level with Lillywhites on the left look down Lower Regent Street and the baggage bays will be 200m in front of you. Other underground stations are Leicester Square and Charing Cross but these are further away, see centre spread map for details. Once you have finished the British 10k London Run keep moving forward towards Trafalgar Square where you will be directed back to Waterloo Place, which is just 700 metres from the finish. If you are planning to meet up with friends and family post race, do so away from the finish and baggage bays area - Trafalgar Square or Piccadilly Circus for instance.

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RED NUMBERS - GETTING TO THE START: DO NOT go straight to the start at Hyde Park Corner or Green Park Underground station

You can only access the start of the race under the guidance of stewards from the baggage bays in Waterloo Place. The start area will be secured with 8ft high fencing with no access to runners. Green Park and Hyde Park Underground stations will be closed. Under no circumstances whatsoever should any runner attempt to access the start via Green Park / Bomber Command Memorial even if you do not intend to leave a kit bag at the baggage bays. If you do not have a kit bag you must still go to the baggage bays to access the start.

GETTING FROM YOUR BAGGAGE BAY TO THE START

RED NUMBERS BEFORE THE RACE: BAGGAGE BAYS WATERLOO PLACE SW1Y 5ER Even if you don’t have a bag to deposit, you must go to the baggage bays in Waterloo Place before the race. From here, stewards will direct you to the pre-start holding area and then on to the start. Don’t go directly to the start at Hyde Park Corner. There’s no direct access for runners - the entire area is fenced off. The baggage bays are arranged in numerical order. Find the appropriate bay for your unique race number. You can only deposit your bag in the correct bay. Baggage bays will open at 8.00am until 9.00am. Please allow plenty of time to deposit your bag and get to the start which is 1.5km/25 mins away. When you return to your baggage bay post race you will be able to collect your kit bag and finisher’s medal. KIT BAG TAG

Your kit bag tag can be found on the bottom of your race number. Remove this and pin to your kit bag.

close at 9.00am. Once you have deposited

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your kit bag walk towards the 150-foot tall

The nearest London underground stations for the baggage bays are:

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Duke of York statue and walk down the steps to The Mall. Stewards will direct you

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to the start from here.

Exit station for Lillywhites look downhill (Lower Regent Street) and follow the road and you will see the baggage bays in front of you.

Leicester Square Underground From the station turn right towards Charing Cross Road. Turn right on Charing Cross Road and continue to Trafalgar Square. On entering Trafalgar Square bear right and traverse the square aiming for the diagonally opposite corner and the Canadian Embassy. From here bear right onto Cockspur Street, continue along Cockspur Street and on to Pall Mall. The baggage bays are located on the left.

Charing Cross mainline station Is the nearest mainline station. Turn left on The Strand and continue ahead through Trafalgar Square to Cockspur Street. Continue along Cockspur Street and into Pall Mall. The baggage bays are located on the left.

See map for more details.

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PRE & POST RACE MEETING POINTS

Runners are strongly advised to make prior arrangements to meet up with friends and family pre/post race WELL AWAY from both the FINISH LINE & BAGGAGE BAYS. Suggested meeting up points are local underground stations or the following areas: Piccadilly Circus, Victoria Embankment, Leicester Square and the National Gallery at Trafalgar Square. Consult a London A-Z Map if you are unfamiliar with central London. SEE MAP - CENTRE SPREAD

MEETING UP - TRY ONE OF WESTMINSTER’S MANY PUBS

There are many great pubs a short distance from the race finish - they make an ideal post race rendezvous, and often have a fascinating heritage, here are a few suggestions: Red Lion Whitehall, SW1A (south end) The Red Lion is a stone’s throw from Number 10. It’s been the favoured watering hole of the political elite for centuries. Walkers of Whitehall Old Scotland Yard (200m south of Trafalgar Sq.) A family owned establishment, that prides itself on service and quality, as well as the comfort of their customers. St Stephen’s Tavern 10 Bridge Street, Westminster, SW1A 2JR In the shadow of Big Ben opposite the Houses of Parliament. Owned by Hall and Woodhouse serving award-winning Dorset ales. The Old Shades 37, Whitehall, SW1A 2BX Olde-Worlde pub - right hand side of Whitehall as you walk up from the finish area to Trafalgar Square. Two ChairmEn 1 Warwick House Street Trafalgar Square Positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac, in the very heart of London next to Trafalgar Square, The Two Chairmen offers a relaxed atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle.

Meet away from the finish line as the whole finish area is extremely crowded

MEETING UP - LONDON LANDMARKS NEAR THE RACE ROUTE

The Clarence Whitehall, SW1A (north end) Just a hundred yards from Trafalgar Square, The Clarence has an impressive location that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Lord Moon of the Mall 16-18, Whitehall, SW1A 2DY A Wetherspoon’s situated just after the finish on Whitehall - left hand side as you approach Trafalgar Square.

Piccadilly Circus, Eros

The Sherlock Holmes 10-11 Northumberland Street, WC2N 5DB A theme pub set up by Whitbread in 1957! Boasts bars, dining and a roof garden as well as Sherlock Holmes paraphernalia. The Sports Cafe 80 Haymarket Westminster, SW1Y 4TE Large and conveniently situated at the lower end of Haymarket close to Trafalgar Square. NAVIGATE YOUR WAY AROUND LONDON WITH THE BRITISH 10K TRAVEL APP Free to B10K runners, this app includes offline street and tube maps, a comprehensive city guide to all the best places to visit, plus a range of handy discounts at top attractions and restaurants across the city. See page 35 for full details.

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LINKING THE PAST TO THE PRESENT - ALL BRITISH 10K RUNNERS WILL PASS THE ICONIC CENOTAPH ON WHITEHALL The Cenotaph was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and was originally a wood-andplaster structure. It was one of a number of temporary structures erected for the London Victory Parade. For some time after the parade, the base of the memorial was covered with flowers and wreaths by members of the public. Pressure then mounted to retain it, and an announcement was made on 23 October 1919 that a permanent Portland stone version would replace it and would be a replica exact in every detail. The Cenotaph is undecorated apart from a carved wreath on each end and a smaller carved wreath on top. The words “The Glorious Dead” are inscribed below the wreaths on each end. Above the wreaths are inscribed the dates of the First World War in Roman numerals (1914 - MCMXIV; and 1919 - MCMXIX). The Cenotaph was unveiled by King George V in November 1920 by way of two giant Union Flags draped each side. The picture on the right shows the unveiling

of the Cenotaph. On the north side of the Cenotaph is the body of the unknown warrior which was taken from Flanders en route to be buried at the west nave entrance of Westminster Abbey. The Cenotaph was designed to commemorate the British Empire military dead of the First World War, but this was later extended to include those that died in the Second World War. The dates of the Second World War were added in Roman numerals on the sides of the memorial (1939—MCMXXXIX; and 1945—MCMXLV) The memorial was unveiled for a second time on Sunday 10 November 1946 by King George VI. It is now also used to remember the dead of later wars in which British servicemen and servicewomen have fought. The Cenotaph was designated a Grade I listed building on 5 February 1970. The British 10k London Run course passes Westminster Abbey before finishing on Whitehall at Royal Horse Guards Arch with all runners poignantly passing the Cenotaph.

British 10k runners passing the Cenotaph

2014: A TIME TO REMEMBER AND HONOUR THE SACRIFICE OF THE GENERATION OF 1914-18 The Western Front Association was founded to remember the First World War of 1914-18. This was a conflict that was not just about soldiers, sailors and airmen: it touched every man, woman and child in the United Kingdom. The scale of the casualties were greater than in any war Britain had fought before, and actually greater than those of the Second World War. The British Empire suffered 3,261,000 casualties, of which 947,000 were killed – nearly one million. On the Western Front in France and Belgium, the losses of the British forces totalled 2,700,000, including 678,000 fatalities. Everyone in Britain would have had a friend or family member who was killed or wounded, or known someone in that position. Yet the people of 1914-18 mostly believed it was worth it: the threat to the security of Britain, and their way of life was seen as so great that German aggression had to be resisted. Britain mobilised its entire population to fight a ‘total war’, and in a democracy this

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