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Draycote Water: October Half Marathon

Kites Hardwick, Rugby, Warwickshire

Kites Hardwick, Rugby, CV23 8AB.

Sun 11th October 2020

Starting at 09:45

Organiser's Description

Warwickshire's best kept secret for road runners, Draycote Water offers smooth, flat roads with stunning reservoir and countryside views.

Running alongside the Water, using dam wall pathways and a perimeter service road, you'll find mesmerising views of nature trails, wildlife and boats on the water as you notch up mile after mile. Some short inclines and downhill stretches keep the landscape changing around you, so you'll not get tired of your surroundings, even as you dig in to the later stages of a race towards a glorious home straight.

This secluded site is gloriously peaceful and breathtaking in all seasons. Get yourself out of the city and discover Draycote Water.

Races

  • Half Marathon

    £17.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

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  • Half Marathon

    £17.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
Location

Draycote Water, Kites Hardwick, Warwickshire CV23 8AB

How To Get There

We are on the A426 between Dunchurch and Southam in Warwickshire

From the South take J17, M45 off the M1 and go through Dunchurch; or exit M40 J11 Banbury, follow signs to Southam.

From the East, go to the end of the A14 and go through Rugby, signpost Dunchurch.

From the M6 South exit junction 1, Rugby, follow signs for Dunchurch or M1 South exit J20, Lutterworth and follow signs to Rugby and then Dunchurch.

Please visit the reservoir website for further information on getting to the race.

Parking

On-site parking is available, please visit the reservoir website for further information and current charges.

What's Included

All finishers will receive a medal

Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top three runners overall and the top runner in each of the veteran categories (V40/V50/V60/V70) for both males and females

Goody bag

Chip-timing

Bag drop

Water

Toilets

Race Details

Entry on the Day: Subject to a £2 surcharge (cash only, subject to availability).

Age Requirements: Participants must be aged 17 or over on the day of the race.

Registration: From 08:45 to 09:30.

Race Numbers: For collection at registration on the day only, numbers will not be posted. To be fastened to the front of your top using safety pins provided at registration, your number should be visible at all times. Your timing chip is attached to the back of your number and should not be removed.

Licensing: This race will be licensed with UK Athletics and the results submitted to Run Britain within a week of the race.

Other Information

Bag Drop: Whilst we recommend bringing as little as possible, you can leave your belongings with us while you race using the tear-off baggage strip on your race number, collecting after you finish by presenting your race number.

Toilets: There are free toilets in The Visitor Centre for use throughout the event.

Race Marshals: Marshals will be present on the course throughout the race.

Distance Markers: The route will be clearly indicated with arrows, tape and Km markers where necessary.

Water Stations: There will be water stations on the route at the finish and around the half-way point, at which water will be provided in recyclable plastic cups.

Refreshments: Refreshments will be available in the Waterside Restaurant, above the Visitor Centre, throughout the event.

Changing/Showers: There are no changing rooms or showers at this event.

Lost Property: Lost property from an event will be kept for one month. If unclaimed, or ownership cannot be determined, lost property items will be donated to charity.

Buggies/Pushchairs: This race is suitable for runners with buggies/pushchairs. You will be asked to sign a disclaimer, start at the back of the field and be vigilant of other runners overtaking during the race.

Wheelchair Users: This race is suitable for wheelchair users. You may be asked to start at the front of the field 5-10 minutes before the scheduled start time and be vigilant of other runners overtaking during the race.

Earphones/Headphones: Noise-cancelling earphones/headphones are prohibited and whilst we discourage the use of other earphones/headphones at this event, participants choosing to use them should ensure they are set to a minimum volume such that instructions from marshals or other race officials can be clearly understood. We reserve the right to disqualify participants who cannot hear instructions as a result of their use.

Event Time-Limit: Whilst there is no strict time-limit for this race, in order that we adhere to the restrictions imposed by the venue hire agreement, it may be necessary for us to begin deconstruction of the registration/finish area(s) after approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to facilitate the removal of all equipment from the premises by the agreed time.

Results: Results will be uploaded live to our website (internet connection permitting) and, where possible/practical, timing print-outs will be available at the race. In all cases, results will be communicated to all pre-registered participants within 24 hours of the event.

Social Media

For further information about our races or any race updates, please check our social media accounts;

https://www.facebook.com/TheRaceOrganiser/

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https://www.instagram.com/race_organiser

Course Details

The course starts a 15-20 minute walk from the race village, beginning close to the south-west corner of the reservoir. The route follows the lower perimeter road clockwise back to the race village followed by two complete laps of the reservoir. The race, predominantly on tarmac pathway but including loose gravel in places, is suitable for runners of all abilities. Please always be vigilant of other runners, spectators, dogs, cyclists and other users of public footpaths and rights of way.

Spectators: Spectators are best placed around the finish area where they will see runners pass at the end of each of the the part/full laps.

Pacers: Pacers will not be offered at this race.

Reviews

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Chinmay

·4 years ago

Decently organised event. The event was organised decently, however there could have been more water stations and the mile markers could be marked more clearly along the way. The results are not out which is kind of going back on what the organizers committed to, which should be kept in mind next time .
LB
Luke

·4 years ago

Great Event. Well organised with a great atmosphere.
JP
Jerry

·5 years ago

A well organised race. I enjoyed the race although didn't achieve the time I was after but that was due to my poor race management! Will return to do another run.
Andy

·5 years ago

Very windy. I did enjoy the race shame about the wind but it’s England so it can’t be helped some of the marshals look liked they really did not want to be there and showed no encouragement but the lady behind the cafe was great

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