BEDFORD HARRIERS SUNDAY 12TH DECEMBER 10.00AM WOOTTON UPPER SCHOOL, HALL END RD, WOOTTON, BEDS MK43 9HT

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1 BEDFORD HARRIERS HALF MARATHON SUNDAY 12TH DECEMBER 10.00AM WOOTTON UPPER SCHOOL, HALL END RD, WOOTTON, BEDS MK43 9HT th TIMINg CHIP CollECtonrACEdAy. Arriveearly. Haveracenumber readytoclaimchip. IMPORTANT NEW PARkINg INFORMATION INSIDE Plus For Travel Information ontheextensivea421 roadworks,goto forlatestinformation. START TIME 10.00am Chip timing start to finish No entries on the day Course Measurement Cert. no measurement by Jones Counter ARC Race Permit No ARC 10/232 ARC Rules will be applied Incorporating Beds AAA County Championship No late starters Marshals progressively withdrawn based on 13 5 minutes per mile, no competitors behind sweep vehicle Not suitable for wheelchair competitors Race Entry Limit 2000 Closing date for postal entries Thursday 2rd December 2010 Last posting out date (1st class) for information Packs & Race Numbers Monday 6th December K fun run, starts 10:15am, entries on the day only Rural undulating course on country roads Cash & Team Awards 100 breaking course records (Male Paul Mart 1:07: , Female Tracy Morris 1:16: ) Quality rugby shirt to all finishers available on the day only Parking, changing, showers, secure baggage, massage First aid provision by St John Ambulance Hot & cold refreshments, (inc. Jutta s World Famous Bacon Rolls & Zoe s Recover Faster Bread Pudding) Race charities St John Ambulance & Fun 4 Young People Accommodation stableyard.co.uk This event is permitted by ARC, the democratic independent organisation for Running Clubs. : hello@bedfordharriers.co.uk

2 Dear Runner Thank you for your entry into the 7th Bedford Harriers Half Marathon organised by Bedford Harriers AC. Your race number and baggage number tag are enclosed. Please ensure that they correspond to the number on the address label on your envelope advising us if there are any discrepancies. Please display your number on the front of your running top and attach your number tag to your bag remembering to remove any old tags. Please do not fold, cut or mutilate your race number. Please complete the requested details on the reverse of your race number, this is for your safety and the benefit of the emergency services should anything untoward happen to you during the course of the event. Also enclosed are a course profile and a map of the course together with area and local maps. Chip timing: Your timing chip and securing wire twists will be available for collection on race day. Please have your race number ready to claim your chip. Please attach the chip to your running shoe as per the illustration on the back cover. Use only the wire twists provided Do not secure using your shoe laces No chip = no time The chip supplied is live and does not need to be further activated or processed. The chip, as you cross the start and finish lines, triggers your time and number recording. After crossing the finish line please move through the finish funnel as quickly as possible removing your chip prior to exiting the funnel. Please do not re-cross the finish line as this will interfere with the recording. Timing is both gun to finishing chip time and chip start to chip finish. Number transfer: Entrants are permitted to transfer their entry to a replacement runner provided that the replacement runner completes an entry form and mails it to the race entry secretary, at the address on the entry form, with a note clearly stating the name of the original entrant and enclosing the original number. The race entry secretary must receive mailed transfer entry forms together with the original race numbers by 2nd December A new number and timing chip will be available for collection on race day. No dialogue will be entered into. A number transfer facility will be available until 9:30 on race day, postal transfer conditions apply Any runners found to be wearing an illegal number will be disqualified and their details reported to the appropriate governing bodies. This may result in disqualification from future events. Race Headquarters: The race headquarters will be at Wootton Upper School, Hall End Lane, Wootton, Bedford MK43 9HT. See attached map. Beds AAA County Championships: All qualifying entrants are invited to compete in the Beds AAA County Championships. If you wish to compete please complete an entry form and register it at the County Desk. Entry forms will be available from the County Desk on race day. Race assembly, start and finish: Runners are requested to assemble off the road in the designated area at the front of the school at 9:45am. Please assemble by your estimated time board. Marshals will walk all runners to the start. The race will start at 10:00am on Hall End Lane. The finish will be in the school grounds. Race etiquette: Please keep to the left side of the road unless directed otherwise by race marshals. Marshals have no power to stop or direct traffic therefore all runners are responsible for their own safety. Please do not wear head/earphones, as you will not be able to hear marshals safety instructions or other warnings. All marshals will have rubbish buckets; please dispose of your gel wrappers and empty drinks bottles in the buckets provided. Water stations: Water stations will be at 2.5, 5.5, 8.25 and 11 miles. Facilities: Course maps, toilets, changing, hot showers, hot & cold drinks and snacks, secure baggage storage and massage will all be available at the race HQ. Baggage storage is at owner s risk. Pre and post race massage session available. Race memento: This year s race memento is a unique race rugby shirt. The memento will be distributed from the race headquarters and you will need to present your race number to obtain your rugby shirt. Important car parking and transfer information PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DELAYS Parking Due to the uncertainty caused by extensive road construction in the locality we have arranged free parking for all vehicles at the site of the Argos Distribution warehouse in Marsh Leys, Woburn Road, Kempston, MK43 9AA. The car park will be signed and marshalled from 07:45hrs. Please park as directed by marshals. Vehicle owners/drivers/passengers are advised that vehicles and contents are left at the owners/drivers/passengers risk and that the race organisers and other third parties will not be liable for losses or damages whatsoever.

3 Arriving Free coach transfers will begin at 08:00hrs and run continuously until 09:20. Coaches will be waiting immediately outside the car park and will stop 800mts from the race HQ. When boarding the coach please fill from the rear in order to facilitate prompt departure; coaches will depart when full. Departing Transfer back to the car park will begin at 12:00hrs and run continuously until 14:30hrs Coach drop off & collection point Junction of Fields Road, Bedford Road & Cranfield Road, Wootton. Road closures Roads will be closed in the vicinity of the race, please do not attempt to gain egress to the area or park on the run or coach routes. Latest information View the latest parking information from the Bedford Harriers website; Results: Race results will be displayed on notice boards inside the race headquarters as soon as possible after the race. Results will also be available from the Bedford Harriers website : Prizes and trophies: Presentation of trophies will be at 12:30pm in the Race HQ. Trophies will be awarded as follows: First five men & First five ladies Age category trophies, one per age group, Male vets 35 to 70+ in 5 year increments. Lady vets 35 to 70+ in 5 year increments. Trophies limited to one per person except winning team members. Men s & Ladies Team prizes, 4 to score men s team, 3 to score ladies team. Men s & Ladies Vets Team prizes, Mens to score, Ladies to score. First local lady and man 50 ( 100 if course record broken), will also be awarded to the first male and female runners; other cash awards will be available. Awards will be made on Gun start to chip finish basis Medical attendance/emergency: St. John Ambulance will be in attendance should you require any medical assistance, both mobile and at the finish. All marshals will have mobile telephones and emergency phone numbers should you need to summon medical assistance. Additional emergency communications facilities will be provided by Raynet, they will be positioned at every water station and in the chief marshal s vehicle and the sweep vehicle. If you feel unwell at any time during the event please make yourself known to marshals/raynet whilst on the course or St John Ambulance if you feel unwell before or after the race. If you feel unwell between marshalling points please ask another runner to summon help on your behalf. Accommodation & public transport: Bedford is served by Midland Mainline, Silverlink Train Services and Thameslink Rail, please contact the operators directly for timetable information. Some additional information is available on the Bedford Harriers website. There are a number of hotels and B&Bs in and around Bedford, further information can be obtained by contacting the Tourist Information Office on telephone no or by ; touristinfo@bedford.gov.uk Accommodation information is also contained at the following website; From the centre of Bedford to the race HQ is approx. 6.5 miles. Bus services are infrequent. Also visit - Sponsor forms: Enclosed is a sponsor form on behalf of Fun 4 Young People, a local charitable organisation. Any sponsor monies raised should be forwarded to the relevant charity, not to Bedford Harriers. The race is also supporting St. John Ambulance. Drop off & Collection points: A drop off and collection point is situated at the junction of Cause End Rd and St. Marys Rd, Wootton. See attached map. Please do not attempt to gain egress to the HQ grounds by car as the roads will be closed. The drop off & collection point is 2-3 minutes walk from the race HQ and will be signposted. Late race information/ supplementary information: Late race information/supplementary information will be available on the following website: Are you fit to run? It is the participants responsibility to ensure that they are physically fit to run and have adequately prepared themselves. The website provides some guidance on these aspects and we strongly advise participants to visit this website. Contact telephone numbers: Jacinta Horne Bedford Harriers hope you have a good run and enjoy your day. Yours faithfully Steve Crane Race Director th PS: If there are any unattached runners looking for a club Bedford Harriers will be pleased to welcome you, contact us at our website or telephone the contact number above.

4 COURSE MAP Stagsden To Bedford A422 To Bromham Box End Astwood To M1 Junction 14 A422 Mile 5 Newport Pagnell Road Mile 3 Spring Lane Wood End Rd Tithe Road Mile 2 Kem Mile 6 Water Station (Emergency Communication Point) Mile 4 Water Station (Emergency Communication Point) Mile 1 Wood End Lane Keeley Lane Astwood Road Mile 9 Mile 7 Mile 8 Water Station (Emergency Communication Point) Bedford Rd Cranfield Mile 10 Maston Hill Wootton Wootton Upper School START/FINISH Bedford Rd Hall End Water Station (Emergency Communication Point) Mile 11 Cranfield Road Hoo Lane Upper Shelton Lower Shelton Cause End Rd Mile 13 A421 Mile 12 To M1 Junction 13 Bedford Road A421 Broadmead Road Ma Stewart!00 COURSE PROFILE Elevation (Meters)

5 BEDFORD HARRIERS HALF MARATHON SUNDAY 12TH DECEMBER 10.00AM WOOTTON UPPER SCHOOL, HALL END RD, WOOTTON, BEDS MK43 9HT th pston A6 Argos A421 Race Car Park To Kempston &Bedford To Bromham & Box End To Kempston &Bedford To Cambridge ARGOS or Road by START Wootton Upper School Race HQ Start assembley area Emergency communications point Static first aid FINISH Hall End Road Collection & Drop off point Church Lane Cranfield Road Bedford Road To Cranfield LOCAL AREA MAP WOOTTON Fields Road Vehicle route to North Car Park N To M1 & Milton Keynes Race Car Park with free coach transfer Marsh Leys, Woburn Road, Kempston, MK43 9AA Elevation (feet) Distance Miles

6 Race HQ Race Car Park with free coach transfer

7 SPA ARKLE C L U B Surname: BEDFORD HARRIERS O A K L E Y 2 0 M I L E Sunday 27th March am Lincroft Middle School, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford MK43 7RE Closing date for postal entries Thursday 17th March 2011 No entries on the day Race to be chip timed Course measurement certificate number - TBA Race permit number - ARC 11/29 Race entry limit 1000 Not suitable for wheelchair competitors Last posting out date (1st class) for information packs & race numbers Monday 21st March 2011 No late starters There is a 4-hour time limit on the Oakley 20 Marshals progressively withdrawn based on 12 minutes per mile, no competitors behind sweep vehicle ARC rules will be applied Incorporating Beds AAA 20 mile Road Race Championship - Entries on the day. : hello@bedfordharriers.co.uk PlEASECoMPlEtEInBloCKCAPItAlS D.O.B: Start and finish at Lincroft Middle School, Station Road Undulating 20 mile course around North Bedfordshire Villages Hoodie to all finishers All category prizes, team awards and spot prizes Parking Changing, showers Secure baggage Hot & cold refreshments Massage First aid provision by St John Ambulance 3K FUN RUN Starts 10:15am Over 9 Year olds only Entries on the day only - fee 2.50! Forename: House/Flat No: ARC/UKA Club: address: Street/Rd Name: Age on race day 27/03/2011: Town: Tel No: County: Postcode: Gender: M/F Please accept my entry for the Bedford Harriers Oakley 20. I am over 18 years and medically fit to compete. I accept that I enter at my own risk and that the organisers will in no way be held responsible for any injury, accident, loss or damage that may arise before, during or after the event as a consequence of my participation in this race. I consent that my details will be used for the purposes described in the Bedford Harriers entry on the Data Protection Register. I will abide by the ARC Rules of Competition. No refunds under any circumstances. ENTRY FEES: ARC/UKA affiliated club members Unaffiliated Cheques payable to - Bedford Harriers A.C. (SAE is not required) Signed: Date: Send entries to: BH20, 67 Pendennis Road, Bedford MK41 8NJ Tel (01234)

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