Chase The Sun Coventry 5k & 10k

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  • Date Wed 21st July 2021
  • Time 19:00
  • Location Coventry, Warwickshire
  • Price £20.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun and fitness at the Chase The Sun Coventry 5k & 10k, hosted by RunThrough Events on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. This exciting race takes place in the stunning Coventry Memorial Park, the largest park in Coventry, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year!

Participants can choose between the exhilarating 5k or the more challenging 10k course, both set in this historic Grade II listed park. As you race against the setting sun, you'll enjoy the beautiful scenery and vibrant atmosphere that makes this event truly special. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Chase The Sun Coventry promises to be a unique and memorable experience. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a community celebration in the heart of the West Midlands!

Chase The Sun Coventry 5k & 10k

Wed 21st July 2021

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Organiser's Description

Come and join us for our second race at Coventry Memorial Park and choose between a 5k or 10k.

Coventry War Memorial Park is the biggest park in Coventry, and this year it is celebrating its 100th year since opening in 1921! The Park is now listed as a Grade II park by English Heritage and the War Memorial itself is listed as Grade II by English Heritage.

Battle to get around the course to the finish line before the sun goes down – play it safe and fly round the 5k to finish before sunset or go for the extra challenge of the 10k. Come and join us for a unique race you will not forget!

Races

  • 5 Km

    £20.00

    CLOSED
  • 10 Km

    £20.00

    CLOSED
What's Included

Unique venue themed medal

Chip timed results

Free official event photographs

Post race goodies and refreshments

Location

War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, Coventry, Warwickshire CV3 6PT

How To Get There

By Car:

Use postcode CV3 6PT for your Satnav. From the Coventry Ring Road, exit at Junction 6 and follow Warwick road (A429).

By Bus:

Via Kenilworth Road - 16, 49, 18A, 87, Park & Ride south, U17, X17.
Via Warwick road - 9, 9A, 49, 539.

By Rail:

Coventry Station, (London to Birmingham Line) is 10 minutes walk along Warwick Road, or Park and Ride South from the top of the Station steps, Warwick Road.

Venue parking is free but limited

Event Details

ONCE YOU ENTER YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE TO COLLECT YOUR NUMBER WILL BE SENT DURING THE WEEK LEADING UP TO THE EVENT.

Each kilometer will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to that finish line.

The course will be 1.5 laps for the 5k; 10k will be 3 laps

Other Information

Baggage

We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage.

Toilets

There will be plenty of portaloos brought on site for the event.

Refreshments

There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish. We have also ordered some flapjacks and fruit for when you finish :-)

During the race

We will have marshals all around the course as well as km signs and arrows. The course is 1.5 laps for the 5k and 3 laps for the 10k. The course is on the roads/paths in the park.

Please be aware that there will be spectators and members of the public using the park.

Spectators

In terms of spectating, this park could literally not be any better, the fields are open and every area of the park is accessible to see people running round.

Results

Results will be available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the race.

Pictures

We will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be on Facebook after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.

Things to note!

There WILL be pedestrians, please be aware of pedestrians, cyclists and dogs. We have marshals around the course and signs but this is not a road race, you have to pay very close attention to where you are going. We recommend you do not use earphones and you need to pay close attention to everything around you.

Social Media

For updates leading up to the race, please check out our Twitter @runthroughuk and use the hashtag #RunThroughUK in the build up to the race :-)

If you use #RunThroughUK on Instagram with your race day collages, the best ones will feature on our page!

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Location

Kenilworth Road, Coventry CV3 6PT, UK

Who's In

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Brett Moss

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