Info: New entries for this event closed on Thursday 5th January 2023.
UKA Member | £15.00 | |
Non Member | £17.00 |
A fast, flat 10km route around Exeter Riverside Valley Park.
This is a great target race for those new to running and a great opportunity to achieve your 10K PB!
Entry includes race memento. £1 from every entry will be donated to Devon Wildlife Trust.
A Huge thanks to our sponsors - Wilkinson Grant Estate Agents; WBW Solicitors; and Tesco
Race HQ Open from 8am
Race HQ is at Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, a little downstream from Piazza Terracina (Haven Road, EX2 8DP), between the canal and the river. Facilities include Toilets; Changing rooms and Showers. Public toilets are also located along the Quay.
Start time: 10:30am
RACE NUMBER
You will need to collect your race number on the day so please arrive at Race HQ in plenty of time. These will be available on the top floor in Training Rooms 1 and 2. The timing chips are on the back of your number so please do not remove, fold or puncture them.
Please pin your race number to the front of your running top, taking care to avoid the chips.
No chip = No time!
MINIMUM AGE LIMIT
The minimum age limit is strictly 15 years old on the day of the race.
PERSONAL SOUND SYSTEMS
In-ear headphones, etc are NOT allowed as they may prevent the runner from being aware of what is happening around them. Bone conductor headphones will be permitted. Marshals on the course will be checking compliance with this rule and anyone seen wearing headphones (excluding bone conductor headphones) will be disqualified and excluded from the results.
BAG STORE
There will be a bag label on the bottom of your race number available on the day to secure to your bag.
SUSTAINABILITY
We will ensure that all the cups at the water station are paper compostable and encourage all participants to use their own water bottles.
We will also encourage runners to recycle their running number and chips at the end of the race and to use public transport or car share when travelling to the race.
PRIZES
In accordance with UKA rules, all prizes will be awarded on gun time. Prizes will be awarded at the finish line.
THE COURSE
First Aid Provision will be covered by Role 1 Medical.
As part of the clubs commitment towards promoting positive mental health, a Samaritans team will be in attendance on the day to offer advice and support
ReBalance Injury Clinic (formally AR Sports Therapy) will be available on Race Day providing post-race sports massage and injury consultation advice.
ReBalance is an injury clinic supporting you in your road to recovery, helping you to minimise time on the treatment table and maximise your performance.
It is said that the hardest part of a race is making it through your training and getting to the start line. Therefore, ReBalance are also offering all racers a discount on pre-race appointments to sort any niggles or injuries you may have, and also post-race follow up appointments to enhance your recovery.
Get in contact with ReBalance Injury Clinic and mention First Chance 10K for more details: www.rebalanceinjuryclinic.co.uk
DIRECTIONS
Please consider cycling/walking/or public transport if possible
By car: From the A30, take the A377 Marsh Barton Exit and follow the signs for Exeter. This will take you along Alphington Road. After about a mile you will pass under a railway bridge. Turn right at the next set of lights (signposted “Haven Banks”) then take the next left. Race HQ will be signposted from this point
Car Parks include:
Cathedral & Quay, EX1 1DX - Entrance on Lower Coombe Street, off Western Way. Lots of capacity, once parked walk down to the Quay and take the footbridge over the Exe to Race HQ.
Haven Banks Car Park, EX2 8DP – Entrance on Michael Browning Way. Limited capacity, likely traffic congestion.
Haven Banks Retail Park, 22 Water Lane, EX2 8BY
NUMBER SWAPS
We will allow you to pass your place on to another runner, you can do this in your SiEntries account by Editing your entry - for more information click here. If really necessary, we will process swaps on the day up to 30 minutes before the start of the race.
RACE PHOTOGRAPHY
Will be provided by Charles Whitton Sports Photography
Check them out at: www.charleswhittonphotography.com
Please check the club website swrr.co.uk on the eve of the race for any important last-minute announcements.
Held under UKA rules. Licence No. 2023-44526
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