Sunday 24 th February 2019 Oulton Park Race Track Little Budworth Cheshire, CW6 9BW

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1 Sunday 24 th February 2019 Oulton Park Race Track Little Budworth Cheshire, CW6 9BW

2 ASICS Race on Track is a 10k, Half Marathon and 3.5 hr distance challenge on Sunday 24th February at Oulton Park. All of the events have the thrill of running around the smooth, traffic free tarmac of Oulton Park motor racing track, with plenty of vantage points where family and friends can view your performance and cheer you on! It s the perfect event if you re training for a spring marathon, such as the iconic ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon, whether you are going for an all-out win, or looking for the personal satisfaction of finishing, we hope that you enjoy the event as we intend you to! Alongside helping you get the miles you need under your belt, you will also be able to tap into the knowledge from some of the UK s top experts, get a massage and get marathon ready. To make this essential marathon preparation even more worthwhile, we ll be giving every finisher a bespoke ASICS Race on Track finisher s t-shirt and medal. Thank You! We are grateful to our sponsors ASICS, MotorSport Vision, Human Race crew, marshals and medics for their help in staging this event. Without their support, this event would not be possible.

3 *Prize giving ceremony timings may be subject to change. TIME ITEM LOCATION 07:30 09:00 Registration for Half Marathon & 3.5hr Training Run, 10KM opens Pit garages 08:00 Bag Drop Opens Pit Garages 08: ASICS Apparel & Trainer Tech Talk Chequers Restaurant 08:30 08:45 Stuart Holiday Running Psychology Chequers Restaurant 08:50 09:05 Altius Healthcare Chequers Restaurant 09:10 09:30 Warm Up In front of Garages (track side) 09:30 10KM Starts On Track (further around) 09:35 Half Marathon & 3.5 Hour Training Run Starts On Track 10:30 Prize Giving 10KM Podium 11:30 Prize Giving Half Marathon Podium 13:45 Bag Drop Closes Pit Garages

4 Getting to the venue Oulton Park Race Track is situated next to Little Budworth and is best accessed from the A54 or the A49. From the north take junction 19 off the M6 and follow the A556 through Northwich towards Chester. From the south leave the M6 at junction 18 and follow the A54. Parking There is ample parking at the venue. Located in front of the main garages, close to the start area, registration and Chequers cafe. Arrival Time Please arrive in good time for your event. Registration for the all of the races, 10KM, Half Marathon & 3.5hr Training Run is open from 07:30 till 09:00. Please register as early as you can; this helps us start the event on time, and gives you the chance to get changed, warm up, and make any other preparations.

5 Registration and Information Desk We will ask you identifying information at registration in order to collect your race number. If we are not satisfied that you are the person registered for the event, we will ask you to produce photographic ID. Please write your personal details on the back of the race number, including any medical conditions that our medical team may need to know. Amendment of entry details Competitors must notify the organisers of any corrections to entry details before starting the event. No exceptions will be made afterwards. Contact us via our website phone the office on or speak to one of the team at the registration desk prior to the start of the event. Electronic chip timing Your race number has a timing chip built into it, so please do not change or cut down your number after you have collected it from registration. You will receive split times for each lap that you complete this will also help us to ensure that everybody has completed the correct number of laps. Entries on the day On the day entries can be made by cash or card payments.

6 Pre Race Talks Please attend our pre-events talks taking place from 8:15 until Race start 09:10. These will be held in the main Chequers restaurant. Massage will also be located here. Warm Up There will be a mass warmup before both races starting at 09:15 in front of the main platform near the track, left hand side as looking at the garages (carpark behind you). Start This event uses a mass start where all competitors start at once, and seed themselves (quickest at the front) at the start line. The start line for the 10k and the half marathon is shown on the course map. The half marathon and training runners start at a different location to the 10km runners. Please pay close attention. You will need to be wearing your race number to gain access to the race course. Please ensure that it is visible for the duration of the event. The finish The finish arch is in the pit lane adjacent to the race track. Well done you will receive your medal and post-race nutrition. You will also collect your free finisher T-shirt from the designated area.

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8 Water and refreshments There is a water station on the course (see the map). This will be stocked with water only. Refreshments are also available at the end of the event. Timing points Your time will be recorded as you pass over the timing mat at the end of each lap and at the finish line. Course The map shows the course details. The course length has been officially measured by a member of the British Association of Course Measurers, and the event is licensed by UK Athletics. For the 10k event, you will need to do just under 3 laps and for the half marathon you will need to complete 6 laps of the track. It is your responsibility to complete the correct number of laps and you will need to plan for how to do this. At the end of your 3rd or 6th lap (10k or half marathon respectively) you need to run to the finish down the pit lane. For the Training Run, you can run as many times within 3.5hours, however you must have enough time to finish your last lap within this time allocation. If you find yourself being lapped by faster runners, please make sure you keep to the left of the track.

9 First aid First aid provision will be at attendance at this event. There will be a first aid point next to the finish line and a mobile ambulance on course. Headphones In the interest of safety we advise you to wear any earphones in one ear only and be aware of others approaching behind you, eg the lead runner cycle (half marathon), medics and course officials. Open ear headphones can be worn. Weather The weather in February can be unpredictable and extremely cold. Please bear this in mind when selecting your clothing for the event and ensure you have the appropriate clothing for the duration of the event. Check out the local weather forecast here. Please note - The organiser cannot be held responsible for competitors property lost, stolen or damaged before, during or after this event.

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11 Photography All photos from the event are absolutely free for downloading. You can enter you race number or surname and all photos of you that you are tagged in will appear on screen. The images will be in high quality to print up to A4 size. Our official photographer is AWOL Photography. Race photographs will be available to view after the event from the photographs link on the Human Race Events website. Spectators Spectators are very welcome to watch this event. Please have a look at the Course Map to decide where to view around the track. Do not cross any barriers, fences or enter the competitor s only area as this can lead to your eviction from the circuit. There is also an activity area for kids. Most importantly enjoy the event! Dogs No dogs are permitted onsite at Oulton Park under any circumstances - this restriction also applies to spectator areas and car parks. If you have brought a dog onto the property, you will be asked to remove the dog from the property immediately. Local residents There is residential accommodation surrounding the venue, and the venue is subject to noise restrictions, so please be quiet to avoid disturbing local residents on a Sunday morning.