adidas Silverstone Half Marathon Final Instructions

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1 2017 adidas Silverstone Half Marathon Final Instructions On the following pages you ll find everything you need to know to ensure you arrive on the Silverstone Start Line on Sunday 12 March revved up and ready to run

02 Before Race Day Fitting Your IPICO Sports Tag FINAL INSTRUCTIONS Before Race Day Before Leaving Home Please make sure you have the following items with you: Running number and safety pins IPICO

replaced you should go to the Entry Enquiries Desk as soon as you arrive at Silverstone.

2 02 Before Race Day Fitting Your IPICO Sports Tag FINAL INSTRUCTIONS Before Race Day Before Leaving Home Please make sure you have the following items with you: Running number and safety pins IPICO Sports Tag and wire twist ties to fix it to your shoe Kitbag and baggage label with your running number printed on it These instructions If you lose any of these items before Race Day they can be replaced you should go to the Entry Enquiries Desk as soon as you arrive at Silverstone. There is a 10 charge to replace a lost IPICO Sports Tag, which you will need to pay on the day with cash, cheque or a credit card before a new timing tag is issued. YOUR RUNNING NUMBER Don t forget to pin your running number to the front of your T-shirt or running vest using the safety pins provided in your pack. Spare pins will be available at the Entry Enquiries Desk (marked in pink) on Race Day. Please see the map on page six for more details. You MUST NOT under any circumstances use someone else s running number, nor let someone else use yours. Imagine the anxiety caused to either set of relatives and friends in the event of misidentification should there be a medical emergency. Please note that London Marathon Events Limited, the organisers of the adidas Silverstone Half Marathon, reserve the right to disqualify runners who have swapped numbers. IPICO SPORTS TAG TIMING DEVICE Your IPICO Sports Tag is enclosed with this pack. The IPICO Sports Tag contains a transponder that will provide your finishing time. If you do not wear your tag then the system will not record your finish and we will not, therefore, be able to provide you with a finishing time. Please make sure that you run across the mats at the Start Line, at the split locations throughout the race and at the Finish Line. When you cross the Finish Line, the tag will be removed by a member of the Finish Team. Please do not fix the tag through your shoelaces or we might have to cut them to retrieve the tag. Official results will be based on the elapsed time taken by each runner between crossing the mats at the Start Line and the Finish Line. DECIDING NOT TO RUN Please don t run if you have had any sort of virus or fever in the four weeks leading up to the race. It is equally foolish to run with an injury please DO NOT run in these circumstances. If you decide not to run, you must return your IPICO Sports Tag to the race organisers. Please use the Freepost envelope enclosed with this pack to return it. It is a condition of the event that all tags that are not returned within 21 days of the event are subject to a 10 lost-tag charge. STEP 1 Loosen the laces of one of your running shoes. STEP 2 Thread the wire twist ties under the laces. STEP 3 Thread the IPICO Sports Tag onto the wire twist ties. STEP 4 Secure the IPICO Sports Tag by twisting the ties firmly

On the Day 03 OFFICIAL RACE DAY COACH TRANSFER SERVICE FINAL INSTRUCTIONS On Race Day Zip Travel, official race transfer partner for the adidas Silverstone Half Marathon, will operate a return coach

Getting to Silverstone The Start The coach charter service really is the most convenient way to travel; there is no direct rail service to Silverstone so this is the best way for runners and families

3 On the Day 03 OFFICIAL RACE DAY COACH TRANSFER SERVICE FINAL INSTRUCTIONS On Race Day Zip Travel, official race transfer partner for the adidas Silverstone Half Marathon, will operate a return coach charter service direct to Silverstone from central London and Birmingham. Pre-booking is essential. Getting to Silverstone The Start The coach charter service really is the most convenient way to travel; there is no direct rail service to Silverstone so this is the best way for runners and families and friends to get to and from the race. CENTRAL LONDON SERVICE 25 return Operates from two departure points: London Waterloo (on Waterloo Road, by Wellington Public House) London Euston (Melton Road/ Cardington Street, opposite Ibis Hotel London Euston) GETTING TO SILVERSTONE BY CAR Make sure you get to Silverstone by 10:30 at the latest. It s a 30-minute walk from the car parks to the centre of the circuit where the race starts (at 12 noon). There is ample free parking when you arrive and circuit staff will direct you to the appropriate car park. Silverstone Circuit is situated half a mile from the A43 between Towcester and Brackley and is well signposted. Use the postcode NN12 8TN if you have a sat nav. If you re approaching from the south on the M40, exit at Junction 10 and follow the A43 signposted to Northampton. It should take you approximately 20 minutes depending on the traffic. If you re approaching from the north on the M40, exit at Junction 11 and follow the A422 to the A43. It should take you approximately 20 minutes depending on the traffic. If you re approaching from the M1, exit at Junction 15A and follow signs for the A43 Oxford. It should take you approximately 15 minutes. Please note, roadworks at Abthorpe Island may cause delays. Remember to take everything you need for the race with you when you leave your car and lock any valuables out of sight. THE START ASSEMBLY AREA Signage and a PA system will direct you around this area. There are toilets, changing facilities (but no showers), kitbag drop-off, an adidas retail area and catering concessions. If you have lost your IPICO Sports Tag, or need any information or help, you should go to the Entry Enquiries Desk. See the map on page six for the layout of facilities in the Start Assembly Area. The Charity Village will be located within Scrutineering. Turn to page 18 for more information on the Charity Village, and take a look at the map on page six to find out which charities will be present on Race Day. YOUR BELONGINGS Before heading to the start area, place your belongings in the enclosed kitbag. Ensure the baggage label with your running number printed on it is fixed firmly to the bag. Pull the drawstring and tie it to prevent items falling out. The Pit Lane garages will be used for kitbag drop-off and retrieval. Each garage will have a range of numbers corresponding to running numbers, which will be clearly signposted. For example, if your running number is 3456, you should hand in your bag at the Coaches depart PROMPT at 08:30 Journey time two hours. Return coaches will leave on a staggered time basis once clear to exit the circuit from approximately 14:30. Zip Travel staff will be on hand to advise further and assist with boarding coaches at Euston and Waterloo and for departure from Silverstone. CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM SERVICE 20 return Birmingham (Hill Street, B1 1BD) Coach departs at 09:00 Journey time 90 minutes. For the return journey there will be just one coach that will leave Silverstone once all runners have re-boarded and it is safe to exit the circuit. Zip Travel staff will be on hand to advise further and assist with boarding for departure. To find out more and to book a coach transfer, visit zip-travel.co.uk, call or info@ziptravel.co.uk. Zip Travel also offers accommodation solutions for before and after the race. For information on hotel offers, visit zip-travel.co.uk.

04 On the Day garage with the number range 2251-4500. Staff in the baggage area will only accept the official race kitbag provided to you with the label attached; no other bags will be accepted.

Therefore, please ensure that you have all you require for your run BEFORE you hand in your kitbag.

You must follow the directions of the course marshals at all times. DISTANCE MARKERS & TIME CLOCKS Each mile will be clearly marked and will feature a clock so you can check your time as you pass.

Remember: bin liners will be slippery when wet.

Once you have deposited your kitbag, make your way to the start area. Pace signs will indicate where you should line up.

Find the sign that corresponds to your intended pace and line up there. The Course Buxton Natural Mineral Water: Miles 2.5, 7.5 and 10.5 (in 250ml plastic bottles with sports caps).

4 04 On the Day garage with the number range Staff in the baggage area will only accept the official race kitbag provided to you with the label attached; no other bags will be accepted. Once you have deposited your kitbag, you will not be able to retrieve your belongings until after the finish. Therefore, please ensure that you have all you require for your run BEFORE you hand in your kitbag. twists and turns but you don t need to worry about these as the route will be well marked with cones and barriers and there will be course marshals to direct you. You must follow the directions of the course marshals at all times. DISTANCE MARKERS & TIME CLOCKS Each mile will be clearly marked and will feature a clock so you can check your time as you pass. Many runners wear either old clothes or a bin liner to keep warm before the start. If you discard these items when you start running, please do so carefully so as not to hinder the runners behind you. Remember: bin liners will be slippery when wet. DRINKS STATIONS Charity Village Drinks Stations will be located on the course at the following points: THE START The race will start at Copse Corner on the F1 circuit at 12 noon. Once you have deposited your kitbag, make your way to the start area. Pace signs will indicate where you should line up. Please allow space for the faster runners at the front and be realistic about where you line up if you start too fast, you are likely to suffer later in the race. Find the sign that corresponds to your intended pace and line up there. The Course Buxton Natural Mineral Water: Miles 2.5, 7.5 and 10.5 (in 250ml plastic bottles with sports caps). Lucozade Sport: Miles 5 and 9.5 (in 330ml bottles with sports caps). Please ensure that you discard your bottles to the side of the course and not on the road in front of you where they may be hazardous to runners who are behind you. FIRST AID First Aid support will be available if you need assistance, the St John Ambulance points are located adjacent to the Drinks Stations. A full medical team will also be on site for any serious injuries. TOILETS Toilets will be located in the assembly area at the start and finish. There will also be toilets on the course at mile 3 and fixed toilet blocks at regular intervals between miles 7 and 10. Before you tackle 13.1 miles on the historic Silverstone Circuit, make sure you head to the Charity Village to catch up with representatives from a wide variety of charities and grab the opportunity to meet other runners who have signed up to take part in the half marathon they re sure to inspire your charity fundraising efforts. The Charity Village is located within Scrutineering (turn to pages six and seven for a map). You ll be able to support your charity, share your training tales with fellow runners and settle any pre-race nerves in a friendly, supportive environment. As you can see from the course map on page six, the course features plenty of BANDS A number of musical acts will be located around the Silverstone racetrack to provide entertainment for participants and spectators. These musical attractions will be at the Copse, Brooklands, Stowe and Abbey sections of the route. There will be plenty of

On the Day 05 motivation to keep you going throughout the race.

Event signage will direct spectators to the grandstands around the start and finish areas (marked in pink).

for details). Please note that no spectators will be allowed in the Pit Lane. SLOW RUNNERS All runners who finish inside three and a half hours will receive an official IPICO Sports Tag time.

We will endeavour to ensure that everyone receives a finish time.

available in the size you requested when you registered for the race. The Finisher T-shirt you selected will be included in your Finisher s Bag.

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU TAKE THE SIZE OF T-SHIRT THAT YOU PRE-SELECTED WHEN YOU REGISTERED FOR THE RACE.

Please move towards the changing area before beginning to get changed; do not remain in the baggage retrieval area.

5 On the Day 05 motivation to keep you going throughout the race. Pace Yourself With Runner s World YOUR FINISHER S BAG SPECTATOR VIEWING There will be great opportunities to catch your adoring fans at the spectator viewing areas. Event signage will direct spectators to the grandstands around the start and finish areas (marked in pink). Additionally, there is easy access from The Paddock to catch miles 3 and 11 or supporters can head over to the Copse via the Tunnel to see runners at the 10-mile point (see map on pages six and seven for details). Please note that no spectators will be allowed in the Pit Lane. SLOW RUNNERS All runners who finish inside three and a half hours will receive an official IPICO Sports Tag time. Those slower than three and a half hours should be aware that course facilities, including marshals and Drinks Stations, will start to be removed. We will endeavour to ensure that everyone receives a finish time. The Finish Your Finisher s Bag will contain the following: Buxton Natural Mineral Water Lucozade Sport Your medal Your adidas Silverstone Half Marathon Finisher s T-shirt Your T-shirt will be available in the size you requested when you registered for the race. The Finisher T-shirt you selected will be included in your Finisher s Bag. When you approach the Finisher s Bag distribution area, you will see signage for the different T-shirt sizes (XS, S, M, L and XL). PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU TAKE THE SIZE OF T-SHIRT THAT YOU PRE-SELECTED WHEN YOU REGISTERED FOR THE RACE. You should aim to retrieve your kitbag as soon as possible from the same numbered garage where you left it. A Baggage Team member will hand your kitbag back to you. Please move towards the changing area before beginning to get changed; do not remain in the baggage retrieval area. Keep up to date with all the event information on and on Facebook.com/SilverstoneHalf. We hope you have a great race. Runner s World pacers will be leading five pace groups around the race. This is a free service and you don t need to sign up in advance, just meet the pacers in the Paddock (Start Assembly Area) or later in the start area according to your target pace (look for the big Runner s World pacing boards). The Runner s World pace groups will range from 6:52-minute miles (for a sub 1:30 finish) to 11:22 minute miles (for a sub 2:30 finish). You can find out more about this useful pacing service on the Runner s World website at runnersworld.co.uk/pacing. The entire half marathon route is traffic-free. You will run the first three miles on the F1 circuit then make a loop, which incorporates the Club and International circuits and the outer service road, before finishing with a final 2.5-mile lap of the F1 circuit in the reverse direction. As you cross the Finish Line, your IPICO Sports Tag timing device will record your finish time. The Finish Team will direct you to the special ramps where your tag will be removed from your shoe. You will then collect a Finisher s Bag. RESULTS Results from the 2017 adidas Silverstone Half Marathon will be available online after the race at

6 06 Course Map and Guide FINAL INSTRUCTIONS Course Map & Guide 8 Club International Pits Straight Course Key Vale The Wing 6 13 LAP ONE LAP TWO LAP THREE ST JOHN AMBULANCE POINT MEDICAL CENTRE MILE MARKERS BUXTON NATURAL MINERAL WATER STATION L U C O Z A D E SPORT STATION SPECTATOR VIEWING adidas RETAIL LIVE MUSIC CATERING PADDOCK DINER ENTRY ENQUIRIES DESK TOILETS CHANGING ROOMS BAGGAGE CHARITY VILLAGE START ASSEMBLY AREA SHELTERED PICNIC AREA Stowe 12 1 Stowe Circuit Hanger straight 5 Chapel Charity Village (LOCATED IN SCRUTINEERING) 9 ALZHEIMER S SOCIETY THE BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY CHILDREN WITH CANCER BREAST CANCER NOW CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY WOMEN AND CHILDREN

7 The Pits Course Map and Guide 07 Parking 11 Farm Straight Entrance Parking Bridge Brooklands 3 Luffield Woodcote Parking 2 Abbey Priory National Pits Straight Farm Curve 7 Village Wellington Straight The Heritage Paddock The Loop Start Finish 10 Copse 4 Maggotts 13 Becketts

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