race information
10.30am, Sunday 25th September 2016
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event day programme 9.30am to 10.15am
Enquiries Desk Open, Market Square
9.30am
Safe Bag Storage to open, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
10.15am
Make your way to the start area, Gaolgate Street
10.30am
Stafford 10K start, Gaolgate Street [[first runner back approx. 11am]
11.20am
Warm up, start area
11.30am
Prize Giving Main Stage, Market Square
12 noon
Half Marathon Prize Giving 10K course closes, stewards stand down, road closures are lifted.
spectators
enquiries desk
here is plenty of space for spectators in the start/finish area of Stafford’s Market Square, Stafford Street and town centre where the event stage team will be providing course updates and entertaining the crowds.
This will be open from 9:30-10:15am in Market Square. PLEASE NOTE: No on the day entries or transfers are permitted for the Stafford 10K
Spectators must stay behind the crowd barriers and not attempt to access or cross the course at key times. Certain areas are for runners only - please follow signage. Viewing is possible along the whole 10K course.
Free parking is available on Sundays in most Stafford Borough Council owned car parks. Please check signage carefully.
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For health and safety reasons spectators are not allowed to run or cycle alongside the participants.
parking in stafford
For further information on public parking in Stafford, please visit: www.staffordbc.gov.uk/carparks
safe bag storage Runners are asked to arrive changed and leave belongings in cars where possible. Bag storage for participants is available at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, where light refreshments will also be available [open 9.30am - 12.30pm.]
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important information As far as reasonably practicable Stafford Borough Council has a legal duty to protect all runners in the race. To conform to this legal obligation all runners must be aware of the instructions within the following section of this booklet. PLEASE NOTE: that the Stafford 10K course closes at 12 noon, which allows a average pace of approximately 8.5 minutes per kilometre. As all stewards stand down and road closures are lifted at 12 noon you are advised not to walk around the course.
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Running on the road
All runners should always be aware of the following: Keep to the left hand side of the road and do not deviate from the official course as you may wander outside of the road closure zones. Follow any direction arrows [black arrow on a yellow sign] and temporary road traffic signs. Follow all instructions from police and stewards. Not all of the roads are closed, please be aware of moving traffic and other road or footpath users. Please stay on the footpaths in The Haybarn area at the 6km point. Be aware of road surfaces and conditions. These can vary due to wet/cold weather, resulting in slippery surfaces. Roads can be unpredictable due to uneven surfaces, speed humps, cambers and potholes. All runners are expected to wear appropriate footwear.
Litter Dispose of your litter responsibly. A bottle disposal area has been provided shortly after the welfare station, along Beaconside.
First Aid St John Ambulance Brigade will be on duty throughout the race. If you require first aid assistance either approach first aid personnel at the water station or one of the stewards on duty. Due to the nature of the route, first aid treatment will be provided as soon as possible. If it is an emergency an ambulance will be sent to the scene.
Headphones A new rule has been introduced by UK Athletics regarding the wearing of headphones in road races meaning that HEADPHONES CANNOT BE WORN DURING THIS RACE.
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Water Stations
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Toilet Facilities
Bottled water will be available at a welfare station in Portal Road, which has been positioned in an area where traffic is not permitted or reduced. Runners should be aware of other runners slowing down or stopping at these points. Please move on from the water station once you have taken your drink. Please take only one bottle of water at the refreshment point. Please don’t drop water bottles on the pavement or road where they can be tripped over by other runners.
Situated at the water station and in the town centre in Market Street and Stafford Street.
Starting Information Please note: The start of the 10K is situated in Gaolgate Street close to the junction with Stafford Street, please make your way to Gaolgate Street at 10.15am. As the start area has large number of participants, it will be helpful if you can line up in accordance with your anticipated finish time, to ensure minimal congestion. If each runner adopts this sensible approach everyone will move away from the start more smoothly, everyone will be able to get into their running quickly, without incident and have an enjoyable run. There will be estimated finish time markers displayed along the start area fencing.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, minor adjustments may be made to the route. They will be well signposted and stewards will direct you.
Wherever possible roads have been closed, sections are on disused railway track, and traffic has been limited on certain sections of the route. Please do not deviate from the designated route for any reason. This is not only a risk to you but to motorists that may still be using part of the roadway.
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elevation maps Prospect Road
Elevation (m)
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Beaconside
Elevation (m) 100 75 50 25 0
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race number positioning
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our race number includes your chip timing tag. Remember to attach your Race Number to your running top. You must fill out all of the details on the reverse of your race number prior to the race. DO NOT fold your race number and DO NOT attach pins to the section containing the attached chip timing tag. Pin at four corners Includes chip timing tag
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone running the race who isn’t registered will be disqualified and may not be able to take part in any future Stafford 10K and Half Marathon races.
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finish area and prizes Once you have crossed the finish line please continue down Greengate Street and turn left where stewards will direct you. This is a runners only area, once you are back in Market Square you can meet up with your friends and family.
A Water Station will be situated in the runners only area, please move on from the water station into Market Square, once you have taken your drink to avoid congestion.
Results available at: www.stafford10k.com initially these will be race finishing times with individual chip times appearing later.
Trophies will be awarded for: Open Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Open Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd, U21 Male 1st, U21 Female 1st
official race photography
Photos from todays event can be viewed and purchased from the evening of the event Sunday 25th September by going to our website:
www.mickhall-photos.com
For more information and queries please contact: mick@mickhall-photos.com
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Stafford Borough Council Civic Centre Riverside Stafford ST16 3AQ
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