The event will be run from Haysden Country Park in Tonbridge and will provide a test for runners of all abilities with the event
being run on public roads. .
Race HQ is based at the Haysden Country park and will be manned from 7.00am with entries being taken from 7.30am. You will be given your race numbers and chip timing tag and strap at registration and also a luggage tag for your bags being left in the secure storage area. Please make sure you secure your chip timing ankle strap properly as without this you will not receive any timing information.
At the end of the race you will receive your goody bag and medal but these will not be given to you until your timing chip and strap are returned. We are afraid that the chip and strap are your responsibility during the race and if they are not returned you are liable to a fee of £10.
Full instructions for the day will be sent to you via e mail nearer the date of the race when we announce race numbers and other important information.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY OF THE RACE.
The course will be a test for all athletes and includes Smarts Hill out of Penshurst village. There will be regular drinks stations and there will of course be First Aid cover provided by the Red Cross. If for any reason you are unable to complete the course please make your way to the nearest marshall point and wait for the sweep vehicle.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Should you suffer from any allergies or have a medical condition that may affect any emergency treatment you may receive please write clearly details regarding any such problems on the reverse side of your front race number. This will greatly assist the first aid providers.
POST RACE MASSAGE
2 physios will be attending the event and there will be a small charge made for the service.
ILLNESS/INJURY
If you are medically unfit to run a half marathon due to illness or injury, then you should not take part in the race. Please see www.runnersmedicalresource.com for medical advice related to running.
THE START
There will be signs with graded finish times positioned at the start. Please congregate in the section marked closest to your anticipated finish time in order to have a smooth start. Do not warm up at the start and it is suggetsed the lake side path in the park is a good area to warm up.
MARSHALL & RUNNER SAFETY
We have implemented a traffic plan after careful considering the impact on the runners, officials and general public. Competitors MUST at all times obey the Highway Code asnd the rules of the road. Please abide by the directions of the marshalls and Police officers around the course, but understand that marshalls can only advise motorists and do not have any powers to stop the traffic, so please exercise reasonable road sense and caution when running on and crossing roads. When running on the road please remain on the left hand side unless directed otherwise. The wearing of any headphones or any type of personal sound system is particularly discouraged as the wearer is less able to respond to either instructions or external threats , thus threatening their own safety and that of other road users.
