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EVENT TIMINGS ////// Event Village opens //// 07:30 RUN10 (10km run) //// 09:00 Event Village closes //// 18:00 We strongly advise you to arrive at Roehampton Gate, Richmond Park at least 60 minutes before your start time. Priority starts will be given to those wearing the Descente RUN10 Running Top. There will be a baggage tent in the Roehampton Gate car park. YOUR RACE DAY CHECKLIST //// RACE NUMBERS //// Participants will find a T-Shirt bib number and four safety pins in their race pack. Please ensure you have completed the medical information on the back of the bib and attach this to your race top. Check your start time Descente RUN10 Running Top Shorts/leggings and socks Running shoes Change of clothes for after Water bottle Race bib attached to your top, with your medical info complete Car park pass (in your race pack if purchased) Check your journey and weather forecast Please note: No music players or headphones can be used during the event, and no mobile phones can be used during the race.
GETTING THERE ////// All runners will need to head towards Roehampton Gate, SW15 5JR, where the Event Village, transition, start and finish line are located. Clear signage will direct you to the Event Village on arrival at Richmond Park. BY BUS ////// Take National Rail or the District Line to Richmond Station and then catch the 371 bus to get to Richmond Park Gate. Both the 371 and the 65 buses go to the pedestrian gate at Petersham. London Underground & Overground Bikes can be taken on the Circle, District and Hammersmith & City Line Tube services on the Sunday of the event, enabling bikes to be taken all the way to Hammersmith, Richmond and Wimbledon tube stations. CHECK YOUR TRAVEL Please be aware of your route and travel times to ensure you leave sufficient time to make your race start time. Please also be aware of restrictions for non-folding bikes on all TFL networks. By Bike If you live near South West London you will probably find it easiest to cycle to the event. Please use roads outside the park or the Tamsin Trail (a cycle track around the park) as the main park roads will be closed for the event. By Car The event is located just 30 minutes from Central London, with easy vehicle access from the A3 and the A205 South Circular. Travelling from further afield, the M3 an M4 provide access from the west. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT //// The 170 bus travels from Victoria and Clapham Junction to Danebury Avenue, Roehampton a short walk to Richmond Park. CAR PARKING ///// Car parking is provided in the official event car park at Sheen Gate (SW14 8BJ) which is now sold out. If you have pre-booked a car park space, please remember to bring your car park pass in your race pack to the event, as entry will be refused without it. There is NO parking available near Roehampton Gate or any other car park in Richmond Park National Rail Bikes can also be taken on South West Trains services, which service all of the overground stations within the vicinity of Richmond Park. These stations are Twickenham, St. Margaret s, Richmond, North Sheen, Mortlake, Barnes Bridge, Barnes and Putney. Runners should be aware that the number of bikes taken onto public transport could be substantially higher due to the event, and extra time should be allocated for journeys. You can find details of other nearby car parks below: Sheen Lane Centre car park, SW14 8LP (1.2 miles) NEARBY STATIONS ////// Walking/cycling routes to Richmond Park Roehampton Gate from nearby train stations: From Barnes Station (approx. 1 mile) National Rail Paradise Road multi-storey car park, TW9 1SQ (2.1 miles) NCP Richmond Station, TW9 1DN (2.6 miles) From Richmond (approx. 2.5 miles) National Rail, District Line, Overground From Mortlake (approx. 1.4 miles) National Rail We recommend using www.nationalrail.co.uk or the www.tfl.gov.uk Travel Planner to plan your journey and check rules regarding bikes on London Underground and trains
RICHMOND PARK Clifford Ave BARNES BRIDGE HAMMERSMITH River Thames Twickenham Rd Petersham Rd RICHMOND Sheen Rd Lower Richmond Rd NORTH SHEEN MORTLAKE P Sheen Gate Upper Richmond Rd National Tennis Centre Priory Lane BARNES Roehampton Club Clarence Ln Roehampton Ln PUTNEY & EAST PUTNEY River Thames Richmond Gate Petersham Common Richmond Park Sheenwood Sawyer s Hill EVENT VILLAGE Roehampton Gate e Maryfield Covent Gardens PUTNEY VILLAGE Kingston Rd Petersham Rd Deer Park Beverley Brook The Richmond Golf Club Pond Plantation A3 The Cassel Hospital ROADS CLOSED FOR RACES Richmond Park will be closed to vehicles on Sunday 16 September to allow you to race on traffic free roads. St Andrews Churchyard Tudor Dr Ham Common A308 A3 Robin Hood Way OVERGROUND UNDERGROUND River Thames Richmond Rd Park Rd Kingston Gate Kingston Hill WIMBLEDON KINGSTON UPON THAMES Ki t
DURING THE RACE ////// It is your responsibility to navigate the course successfully and safely. Run on the left at all times, unless overtaking The roads will be closed to all except essential race traffic and emergency vehicles please be alert to any traffic that appears on the course DRINKS ON THE COURSE There will be water stations along the route and at the finish line. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate fluids with you throughout the race. Remember to drink regularly during and after the race to keep yourself hydrated. DISQUALIFICATION ///// If any of the below are not adhered to, you may be disqualified T-shirt bib must be worn and visible at all times Use of mobile phones or headphones during the race may result in disqualification Any runner seen to litter during the event will be disqualified. Please note this also applies to gel sachet tops Give way to deer. Should this occur during the race, all participants must give way to the deer and only continue when the route ahead is clear. Failure to give way to deer will result in disqualification Only gel packs with non-detatchable tops are permitted. Use of other type of gel packs will result in disqualification.
GENERAL INFORMATION ///// Lost Property Please hand any items found to the Event Village Info Marquee. Please email info@londonduathlon.com to register any lost items with a full description and where it was last seen. Medical Medical Services and their medical teams will be on stand-by for any first aid treatment. The main treatment facility will be located at the finish line. Your race bib number provides you the opportunity to inform our medical team of any known medical conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, allergy etc). Please complete your details on the back of your race bib using permanent marker pen - medics will be instructed to check this before providing assistance. To provide any additional information prior to racing, contact the team by calling 0845 680 8838 (calls cost up to 7p-per-minute plus your phone company's access charge) or emailing info@londonduathlon.com before Thursday 13th September 12 pm. Whether or not you have a medical condition, if you feel unwell on race day do not race. Photography Official photographers will be out in force to capture the event so remember to smile! Marathon-Photos will be taking photographs of competitors at various stages of the race. Photographs will be available to view from the Descente RUN10 website and purchase from www.marathon-photos.com. Results You will be able to view results on the Descente RUN10 website. Rewards Every runner will receive a medal, and a banana at the finish line. Toilets There are toilet facilities available in the Event Village, in Roehampton Gate car park, at Kingston Gate, Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Gate and Robin Hood Gate. Deer & Dog Warning For hundreds of years Richmond Park has been home to herds of Red and Fallow deer, currently numbering more than 600. They may stay well away from the race route, however given that they are not averse to crossing the road when cars are travelling along the road, they will not consider cyclists and runners an insurmountable obstacle. Competitors must give way to the deer. Failure to give way to deer will result in disqualification. In the event that they do choose to cross in front of you, give way and do not attempt to move them on more quickly, as they may react aggressively if they feel threatened. Equally you need to be aware of dogs which may be off their leads.
ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE ROEHAMPTON GATE SPECTATOR INFORMATION // Descente RUN10 will be more than just a race day for our runners! It will be an exciting day out for friends, family and local supporters. The Event Village will be open from 7.30am until 6pm to allow you to enjoy the atmosphere and cheer on the runners. TOILETS BAGGAGE Alongside the Descente RUN10 event, the Descente London Duathlon is also taking place in Richmond Park, starting after Descente RUN10 from 9.30am. Partner Area We will have lots of partners in the event village on race day. Please do head over and check out their different activations. START FIRST AID Food and Drink There will be food and drink aplenty in the Event Village! Tuck in to our range of different food and drink stalls throughout the day. PARTNER AREA DISTRIBUTION AREA FINISH FOOD STALLS RACE VIEWING AREA MAIN ENTRANCE & EXIT TO VILLAGE Facebook and Twitter Encourage your friends and family to post messages of support through Facebook and Twitter. Remind them to use #RUN10 and we ll help spread the love! www.facebook.com/run10 @_RUN10 Descente RUN10 2019 If you feel inspired by this year s event, then why not set yourself the target of becoming a runner next year? Register your interest: www.londonduathlon.com/run10 TOILETS
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