As we confirm details we’ll post everything you need to know on this page – from how to get to Excel, where to park, where the loos are, where your friends and family can watch the race, what facilities are at Excel etc.
The race is a road race, run under UKA rules. The course will be marshalled and traffic free with water stations, km distance markers and time display clock at the start/finish.
The race starts at 9.30am, registration at 9.00am.
First aid cover will be provided.
Results will be available on the day and will be posted on the web site after the event.
Race Office: Leapfrog PR, 3 Court Mews, 268 London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6HS
Telephone Enquiries to Hotelympia 10K Race Office at Leapfrog Public Relations: 01242 282000
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO SHOWER FACILITIES AT THIS EVENT.
Trophy Categories.
Individual categories:
- WINNER Junior Male
- WINNER Junior Female
- WINNER
- RUNNER UP
- THIRD PLACE
- FEMALE WINNER
- RUNNER UP - female
- THIRD PLACE - female
- WINNER Male V40
- WINNER Male V50
- WINNER Male V60
- WINNER Female V35
- WINNER Female V45
- WINNER Female V55
Team trophies:
Overall :
- The Bunzl Cup
TEAM WINNER
- TEAM RUNNER UP
- TEAM THIRD PLACE
- FASTEST MIXED TEAM
- FASTEST MALE TEAM
- FASTEST FEMALE TEAM
- The Leapfrog Cup
FASTEST MEDIA TEAM
- The Solo Cup
BEST DRESSED TEAM
Health and Safety Information
MEDICAL PROBLEMS
See your Doctor if you have a problem that makes it a risk to run in an event. We are happy for people with serious medical conditions to run, but only with their Doctors or Specialist’s agreement. If this applies to you, details of your condition and current treatment and medication need to be given on the back of your Running Number.
If you have a medical problem that may lead to you having a blackout, such as fits or diabetes, put a cross on the front of your number.
FLUIDS
Fluids lost in sweat must be replaced otherwise your body becomes dehydrated and less efficient. Alcoholic drinks are dehydrating. A pint of beer produces more than a pint of urine; spirits have a worse effect. Take plenty of non-alcoholic drinks, especially before the race especially in hot weather, but do NOT drink excessively just before the race
AT THE FINISH
Do not stand about getting cold. Keep walking, especially if you feel dizzy, and drink to replace lost liquid. Go to the baggage area as soon as you can, and change into warm, dry clothing. Foil blankets will not stop you from becoming cold. Keep on drinking slowly and have something to eat. Some runners feel faint more than half-an-hour after finishing the race, often because they have taken insufficient fluid and/or not eaten anything. Again do not drink excessively.
ON THE DAY
Do not run if you feel unwell or have just been unwell, even if you are raising money for charity. Most medical emergencies occur in people who have been unwell but do not wish to miss the event. If you feel feverish, have been vomiting, have had severe diarrhoea or any chest pains, or otherwise feel unwell, it is unfair to you, your family, your sponsoring charity and the event support staff to risk serious illness and become a medical emergency. You are unlikely to do yourself justice. There are many other races.
Wear appropriate clothes for the weather. On a cold, wet day you can become very cold if you reduce your running pace or walk. A hat and gloves will prevent heat loss and are easily carried.
FINALLY
Watch for warning symptoms: Slow your pace if you start to feel unwell during the race. Seek the support from race marshals or medical staff if you do not improve. Cramps can be an early sign of becoming dehydrated – don’t ignore them. The following can be warning symptoms of heat-related illness: cramps, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, headache, palpitations, exhaustion.
Avoid a sprint finish : Sprinting to the finish line will increase the stress on your heart. Unless you are an elite competitor you should avoid a sprint finish.
The St John Medical Aid Post is in the Start /Finish Area
Keep this advice and refer to it on Race day if in any doubt.
Important Information for Runners
1. There will be no registrations on the day – closing date is February 10th.
2. Race reception opens at 08:00hrs, race assembly 09:15, race starts 09:30, post race party from 10:30 in the Platinum Suite, Excel Concourse.
3. Please note we cannot accept changes to teams after February 10th.
4. There will be Malvern Water and Powerade drinks stations at the start, 5k and Finish.
5. Toilets are situated on the Concourse in Excel and in the Platinum Suite where the Post Race Party is held.
6. There are NO shower facilities at Excel but changing is available in the cloakrooms in ExCel, these will be signposted.
7. Travelling by DLR – first train arrives at 0702 on Sunday morning. If travelling by DLR you are advised to take the Jubilee Line to Canning Town and change for the DLR Beckton line for Custom House/Excel. The race will be signposted.
8. Car parking is available at Excel but expect to pay £12 for three hours.
9. Race numbers and T shirts – to be collected before the race. You will need to check your name on the lists and find your number, then proceed to the relevant desk to collect the number and pins. You may then collect your T shirt and proceed to the baggage drop. If you prefer, you can collect your T shirt after the race. You will need to show your race number to collect your T shirt. We are aiming to upload details of race numbers to the web site as soon as possible after February 10th.
10. Because of the distances on the Concourse to the baggage drop please allow at least 30 minutes before the start of the race to collect your number and get to the Start. You may, if you are already at Excel, collect your number between 2.00pm and 5.00pm on Saturday from the reception area to the Platinum Suite on the Concourse level.
11. First Aid is provided on the Course by St Johns Ambulance.
12. A physio service provided by Mike Aunger and colleagues will be available after the race in the Platinum Suite – look for signage.
13. Goodie bags – can be collected after the race next to the baggage drop – look for signage.
14. Computerised results will be available on the day and posted on the web site the day after the race. No chipping, but there is a Race Clock.
15. The Post Race Party is a must – with a wide range of brunch items provided by the Craft Guild of Chefs. The party will start from 10.30 and supporters are welcome. Presentations will be at 11.00am. Hot and cold top quality brunch refreshments will be provided.
16. Spot prizes such as the Heinz Trophy for the 57th Runner and the Race Prize Draw will take place at the Post Race Party – more details on Trophies will be posted in the next two weeks.
17. Participant Photography – provided by PPA Group – available on the day for £10 per photo. Details with Race Numbers.
18. Full Health and Safety advice will be issued the week before the race. |
