Second Wave Series 5K and 10K Race

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Second Wave Series 5K and 10K Race 

Introduction

The Second Wave Series consists of 6 events, each event consisting of a 5k and 10k race. The dates are as follows:

Race 1: Sunday 25th October 2020, Great Staughton. Live Results: 5k race  10k race
Race 2: Sunday 22nd November, Alconbury
Race 3: Sunday 13th December, Brampton
Race 4: Sunday 10th January, Alconbury
Race 5: Sunday 27th February, St Ives ( Guided Bus Route)
Race 6: Sunday 14th March ( TBC)

Thank you for entering these races.

Each race will give you a chance to have the fun of a challenge and the opportunity to race either 5k or 10K. Fast or steady, run all the way or walk some of it, you will get to the finish line knowing that you succeeded by your own efforts.

Race One Instructions

Venue: Great Staughton Playing Fields, The Causeway, Great Staughton, · St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5BP

Start Time: 8:30am (don’t forget clocks go back – so an extra hour in bed!)

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Limited parking available at the playing fields and at the village hall (car park opposite the Snooty Tavern), 5min walk away.

Getting to the start

Those living locally may wish to walk, run, or cycle to the start. Marshals will be at the start/finish area throughout so bicycles can be left with them.

If traveling by car, please remember not to share a car with someone who is not in your household.

Covid Compliance

Do not race if you are feeling unwell, have been asked to quarantine, or to have a test for the virus, or if you have had a test but have not had the results. You are asked to comply with BRJ Run and Tri arrangements in respect of Covid-19 to ensure we comply with England Athletics regulations. Please see attached document for guidance.

Always maintain a two-metre distance from other runners, marshals and members of the public.

Face masks are not required to be worn.

Start Time: The races, both 5K and 10K, will start at 8.30am. Runners will set off individually, based on predicted times, with a 15 second interval between runners.

The course – 5k

The 5k is an out and back along the Causeway and Great Staughton Road. There will be race direction signs on the course. There will be marshals at the turnaround point. Please be aware that you will be running on the public highway. Please cross the road with care and be alert for traffic at all times.

The start is on the corner at the entrance to the primary school/playing fields. Runners head along the footpath on the right hand side of the road for about 400m before crossing over. Run along the left hand side of the road on the pavement and continue out of the village until you reach the turnaround point. Run back along the left hand side of the road (ie as you are facing the road), until you reach a bend where you should cross back to the right hand side when safe to do so. Continue on the right hand side using pavements where possible until you reach the marshal to cross back to the left hand side shortly before the finish. The finish is on the corner at the entrance to the school/playing fields.

The course – 10k

The 10k route starts on the playing field. Runners go in a clockwise direction around the field doing one lap before exiting through the gate and down the entrance road to The Causeway.

Once down on the Causeway runners turn right and head along the footpath on the right hand side of the road for about 400m before crossing over. Run along the left hand side of the road on the pavement and continue out of the village past the 5k turnaround point until you reach the second turning on the left signed for Little Staughton. Turn left and continue to T junction, turn left and go up the road to the 5k turnaround point. Turn around and cross the road. Run back along the left hand side of the road (ie as you are facing the road), until you reach a bend where you should cross back to the right hand side when safe to do so. Continue on the right hand side using pavements where possible until you reach the marshal to cross back to the left hand side shortly before the school. Turn up the road to the school and go through the gate to the playing field. Turn left on to the playing field and complete one lap of the playing field, finishing near the start.

 

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Good Luck, Run well, Have Fun, Stay Safe.