Here’s the important stuff about the race

Note the start time – 9.10am

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Race Rules

  1. The 10k Race will be run under the UK Athletics (UKA) Rules. All instructions issued for the safety of the runners and others must be complied with.
  2. First Aid – by entering the event you are authorising the release of personal and medical details by the Medical Team to the Event Organiser, for statutory purposes, if attended to in a medical emergency.
  3. Entries will be accepted on the day up to 8.40am, provided the race limit has not been reached.
  4. You must be 15 years or over on race day to compete in the 10km Road Race.
  5. Closing date for postal entries is one week before the date of the race.
  6. Time Limit – authority for road closures lapses at 11.30am when marshals will be withdrawn and you will no longer be insured.
  7. Images – by entering the race you give permission for the free use of your name, voice and picture in any record or promotion of this event.
  8. The answers to the FAQ’s constitute part of the Rules and Terms and Conditions of the race.

Start Time

The start time is 9.10am

Location

The 10k race is based in Allesley on the western outskirts of Coventry. Race registration, changing and showers are at the Jaguar Sports and Social Club, Browns Lane, Allesley, Coventry. CV5 9DR. Prizes presentation and refreshments are at the Scout Hut in Washbrook Lane. Both are close to the A45 which skirts the south of the city.

How to get to the Race

You’ll find maps and directions on the How to Find Us page.

Parking

Car parking arrangements are shown below.

Please car share where possible – there are only so many spaces in each car park and we need to minimise the amount of on-street parking as much as possible. There have been complaints in the past about runners blocking driveways, so your co-operation will be appreciated here. Competitors must not park in Browns Lane as this affects access for residents and may impede the race route.

As in previous years, a small amount of parking for the disabled is available close to the Race HQ and the start. We ask that you advise us when entering the event so that spaces can be reserved.

Vehicles and their contents are left entirely at owners’ risk.

Parking locations

Changing

Changing and shower facilities are available at the Jaguar Sports & Social Club.

Toilets

Toilets are available at the Jaguar Sports & Social Club and at the Scout Hut near the finish of race. The race start is on Browns Lane.

Baggage

There is no secure baggage store, but you may leave items at the Scout Hut for the duration of the race at your own risk. The Scout Hut will be occupied during the race, but the organisers accept no responsibility for baggage or other items left there.

Entering on the Day

We accept entries on the day, provided the race limit has not been met. On the day entries are taken at the Jaguar Sports & Social Club. Make sure you allow enough time to get to the race start 400m away in Browns Lane.

Race Number

Please look after your number and ensure it is not mixed up with anyone else’s. Under the rules numbers are not transferable. Provision is made on the back of the race number for medical and contact details. The number must be pinned to the front of your running top so as to be clearly visible at the finish line, and must not be cut, folded or mutilated in any way.

Race Number and Timing Chip Collection

We are not sending out race numbers or timing chips. You can collect your race number and timing chip from the registration desk at the Jaguar Sports & Social Club on the day of the race. Make sure you allow enough time to collect your number. The registration desk is 400m from the 10k race start. Alternatively, you can collect your number on the day prior to the race – between 2pm and 4pm from the Scout Hut in Washbrook Lane, Sat Nav CV5 9FG.

The timing chip is to be attached to your running shoe. If attached elewhere or hand carried your finishing position and time will not be recorded and you will not be counted as a finisher. The timing chip is disposable.

Race Route Description – see course map

The race start is on Browns Lane, 150m from its junction with Washbrook Lane. The race is over one lap on, mainly, rural roads. Arrangements are being made to ensure it is traffic free but this cannot be guaranteed so caution should be exercised at all times. Runners should keep to the left hand side of the road wherever possible. The course is described as undulating with the highest point at 6 kilometres and the lowest at the finish line, a difference, in height, of 80 metres. The course will be marked and signed at each kilometre.

Water

Drinks stations will be located at approx 3.5 km, 6 km and at the finish. You are kindly requested to throw the cups to the side of the road but within easy reach to aid collection.

First Aid and Safety

Arrangements have been made for a paramedic and assisting First Aiders to be available at the start and finish with support on the course. If you experience any difficulty during the race, stop running and make your way to the nearest marshal. If you see someone in distress please notify the nearest marshal so that help can be summoned. A sweep vehicle will follow the tail of the race to collect anyone unable to complete the race. Please note that if you are at all unwell or recovering from a cold or flu, do not run as this can be extremely dangerous. The weather in July can be variable, so please ensure you have suitable kit on the day.

Refreshments

Tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes and other snacks will be available to purchase after the race at the Scout Hut. Please note that the Jaguar Sports & Social Club operate a strict policy of not allowing any food to be consumed on its premises unless purchased there.

Results and Prizes

The results will be displayed at the Scout Hut as soon as they are available. We aim to have the full list of results posted on this website by Sunday evening. Prizes will be awarded on the day, at the Scout Hut, from approximately 11.00 am.

Photographs

We will be videoing the race for record purposes and in case of dispute and/or uncertainty. If the footage is suitable, a DVD may be made available for purchase. This will be advertised via our website.

Charities

In 2024 we supported University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Charity as our main beneficiary of surplus proceeds from the race.

We are in discussion with various local charities regarding donations from the 2025 race proceeds.

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