Acorn 5k
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From Northstowe Running Festival Events
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Acorn 5K, taking place on Sunday, April 14th, 2024, in the picturesque setting of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire! Organised by the Northstowe Running Festival Events, this exciting race invites participants to enjoy a single lap course that meanders through the beautiful natural and landscaped areas of the Water Parks. Runners will be treated to stunning views of new and established lakes, all while being surrounded by diverse wildlife.
Not only is the Acorn 5K a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and embrace the great outdoors, but it also supports a worthy cause, as all profits from the event will benefit the Cambridge Acorn Project. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit, and make a positive impact while enjoying a memorable race experience!
Not only is the Acorn 5K a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and embrace the great outdoors, but it also supports a worthy cause, as all profits from the event will benefit the Cambridge Acorn Project. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit, and make a positive impact while enjoying a memorable race experience!
Acorn 5k
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Saira Akhtar
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Ground was mixed terraine and flat.
Slightly delayed but good marshal's and set up
Slightly delayed but good marshal's and set up
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Acorn 5k
Entries closed£15.00
Event information
Acorn 5K route is flat and fast, starting and finishing at the secondary college and looping once around the perimeter of the water park lake on level footpaths and cycle lanes. The landscaping is becoming established and there’s a chance to spot nesting swans and other wildlife.
Chip timing
Multi-terrain, single lap flat course
Marshalled course
Profesional medical cover
Water station, refreshments
Toilets, bag drop, parking
Finisher medal
Great atmosphere
Multi-terrain, single lap flat course
Marshalled course
Profesional medical cover
Water station, refreshments
Toilets, bag drop, parking
Finisher medal
Great atmosphere
Northstowe Secondary College, Stirling Rd, Northstowe, Cambridge CB24 1DJ
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO ENTER?
The minimum age for each event on or before the race day is as follows:
17 years old for the Northstowe Half Marathon
11 years old for the Be Prepared 5K
All entries for under 18s need to be completed by an adult on their behalf. Please select the ‘Someone Else’ option.
CAN I TAKE PART AS A WHEELCHAIR ATHLETE?
Non-racing wheelchair users are welcome to take part in the Be Prepared 5K. We do not recommend taking part in the Northstowe Half Marathon due to the nature of the course. If you wish to enter in a non-racing wheelchair, you will start at the rear of the wave for carefully considered health & safety reasons associated with the course terrain and density of runners in sections of the race. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or require further assistance.
CAN I RUN WITH THE DOG?
Animals will not be permitted on the Northstowe Half Marathon and Be Prepared 5K courses. We are unable to allow guide dogs on the course but can offer a free place to guide runners. We can also assist in finding a guide runner if required. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or require further assistance.
CAN I RUN WITH MY CHILD IN A BUGGY?
Running with the buggy is not permitted in the Northstowe Half Marathon and Be Prepared 5K race. Bikes, stilts, roller skates, skateboards etc. are not allowed in both races.
PRE- RACE INFORMATION
CAN I TRANSFER MY PLACE TO SOMEONE ELSE?
You can transfer your place to someone else until 2 weeks before the event. Any such transfer will be made by us re-registering the entry in the name of the alternative runner who will be required to accept the terms and conditions of entry before the transfer is completed. Transfers are not possible unless we receive your written request before 5 pm on the 13th of April 2023. Please email the request to [email protected]
You must not under any circumstances give your race number to anyone else. Amongst other potential problems, doing so may cause problems of identification for the event medical services in the case of an accident or injury. Any attempt to do so will result in immediate disqualification of the individual(s) concerned and ejection from future events.
CAN I WITHDRAW AND GET A REFUND?
You can cancel your entry and receive a full refund, within 14 days of your purchase. In such circumstances, you will receive a full refund of your entry fee. The processing fee is non-refundable and an additional £1.45 processing fee will be deducted from the total amount refunded. Cancellations are not possible unless we receive your written request within 14 days of your purchase. Please email the request to [email protected]
You can withdraw until 5 weeks before the event to receive a partial refund. You will receive your entry fee, minus a £10 cancellation fee. After this date, there can be no refunds. If you need to withdraw please email [email protected] as all withdrawals must be made in writing.
All participants will have an opportunity to purchase during the registration process an additional protection policy provided by RegShield to get a full refund if they’re not able to attend the event due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more.
CAN I USE HEADPHONES WHILE RUNNING?
The only use of bone-conduction headphones is permitted. For safety reasons, you must be aware of the surroundings and be able to hear safety instructions given by course marshals or emergency services.
HOW DO I GET MY RACE PACK?
Information about the in-person collection will be published nearer to the event date
WHERE DO I PARK?
Information about the parking facilities will be published nearer to the event date
WHAT TIME DOES MY RACE START?
Northstowe Half Marathon – 09.30 (TBC)
Be Prepared 5K – 09.45 (TBC)
VOLUNTEERING
DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS?
Yes, always!
If you don’t fancy taking part in the run but you would love to become a part of our event, then volunteering is a great way to do so! We need amazing people like you to volunteer at our event, we could not do it without you! If you’d like to join our wonderful team of volunteers please sign up here, email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
PARTNERING WITH US
CAN MY BUSINESS GET INVOLVED IN THE EVENT?
There are many ways for businesses to get involved – you can become an event sponsor, a supplier or a vendor.
If you’re interested in getting your business involved please email us at [email protected]
The minimum age for each event on or before the race day is as follows:
17 years old for the Northstowe Half Marathon
11 years old for the Be Prepared 5K
All entries for under 18s need to be completed by an adult on their behalf. Please select the ‘Someone Else’ option.
CAN I TAKE PART AS A WHEELCHAIR ATHLETE?
Non-racing wheelchair users are welcome to take part in the Be Prepared 5K. We do not recommend taking part in the Northstowe Half Marathon due to the nature of the course. If you wish to enter in a non-racing wheelchair, you will start at the rear of the wave for carefully considered health & safety reasons associated with the course terrain and density of runners in sections of the race. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or require further assistance.
CAN I RUN WITH THE DOG?
Animals will not be permitted on the Northstowe Half Marathon and Be Prepared 5K courses. We are unable to allow guide dogs on the course but can offer a free place to guide runners. We can also assist in finding a guide runner if required. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or require further assistance.
CAN I RUN WITH MY CHILD IN A BUGGY?
Running with the buggy is not permitted in the Northstowe Half Marathon and Be Prepared 5K race. Bikes, stilts, roller skates, skateboards etc. are not allowed in both races.
PRE- RACE INFORMATION
CAN I TRANSFER MY PLACE TO SOMEONE ELSE?
You can transfer your place to someone else until 2 weeks before the event. Any such transfer will be made by us re-registering the entry in the name of the alternative runner who will be required to accept the terms and conditions of entry before the transfer is completed. Transfers are not possible unless we receive your written request before 5 pm on the 13th of April 2023. Please email the request to [email protected]
You must not under any circumstances give your race number to anyone else. Amongst other potential problems, doing so may cause problems of identification for the event medical services in the case of an accident or injury. Any attempt to do so will result in immediate disqualification of the individual(s) concerned and ejection from future events.
CAN I WITHDRAW AND GET A REFUND?
You can cancel your entry and receive a full refund, within 14 days of your purchase. In such circumstances, you will receive a full refund of your entry fee. The processing fee is non-refundable and an additional £1.45 processing fee will be deducted from the total amount refunded. Cancellations are not possible unless we receive your written request within 14 days of your purchase. Please email the request to [email protected]
You can withdraw until 5 weeks before the event to receive a partial refund. You will receive your entry fee, minus a £10 cancellation fee. After this date, there can be no refunds. If you need to withdraw please email [email protected] as all withdrawals must be made in writing.
All participants will have an opportunity to purchase during the registration process an additional protection policy provided by RegShield to get a full refund if they’re not able to attend the event due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more.
CAN I USE HEADPHONES WHILE RUNNING?
The only use of bone-conduction headphones is permitted. For safety reasons, you must be aware of the surroundings and be able to hear safety instructions given by course marshals or emergency services.
HOW DO I GET MY RACE PACK?
Information about the in-person collection will be published nearer to the event date
WHERE DO I PARK?
Information about the parking facilities will be published nearer to the event date
WHAT TIME DOES MY RACE START?
Northstowe Half Marathon – 09.30 (TBC)
Be Prepared 5K – 09.45 (TBC)
VOLUNTEERING
DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS?
Yes, always!
If you don’t fancy taking part in the run but you would love to become a part of our event, then volunteering is a great way to do so! We need amazing people like you to volunteer at our event, we could not do it without you! If you’d like to join our wonderful team of volunteers please sign up here, email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
PARTNERING WITH US
CAN MY BUSINESS GET INVOLVED IN THE EVENT?
There are many ways for businesses to get involved – you can become an event sponsor, a supplier or a vendor.
If you’re interested in getting your business involved please email us at [email protected]
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Organiser's description
A single lap course through the natural and landscaped areas of the Water Parks; new and established lakes with an interesting mix of wildlife and some spectacular views. All the profit from this run is going to support the Cambridge Acorn Project.
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Northstowe Running Festival Events
Northstowe Running Festival Events vision is to establish sustainable community-focused running events, encouraging athletes at all levels to lead healthy lifestyles and further their personal fitness through running.
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