Draycote Water 10k - October

Name: Draycote Water 10k - October
Brand: The Race Organiser
Rating: 4.673913043478261 (23 reviews)

4.7 · 23 reviews

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Date Sun 13th October 2019
Time 09:45
Location Draycote Water, Rugby, Warwickshire, UK
Price £13.00 - £15.00
Races 2 races
Distances 10km

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Draycote Water 10k - October

Sun 13th October 2019

4.7 · 23 reviews

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Draycote Water 10k on Sunday, October 13th, 2019, hosted by The Race Organiser! Nestled in the picturesque Rugby, Warwickshire, this event showcases one of the region's best-kept secrets for road runners. Experience the thrill of racing along smooth, flat roads that wind beside the stunning reservoir, with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

As you run, you'll be captivated by the beauty of nature trails and the excitement of wildlife and boats gliding across the water. The course features a mix of gentle inclines and downhill stretches, ensuring a dynamic experience that keeps you engaged mile after mile. Feel the camaraderie of fellow runners as you make your way toward the glorious home straight, where a well-deserved finishers' medal, goody bag, and a stylish souvenir item of training kit await you. With its serene atmosphere just three miles south of Rugby and easily accessible from the M1, Draycote Water is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Don't miss out on this unforgettable running experience—secure your spot by entering online today!

Organiser's Description

Warwickshire's best kept secret for road runners, Draycote Water offers smooth, flat road 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.

You'll feel amazing energy from your fellow runners as you make your way around the Water towards a glorious home straight, where we'll be waiting with a finishers' medal, goody bag and a souvenir item of training kit - anything from a technical t-shirt to cold weather headgear.

Situated three miles south of Rugby and less than 15 minutes from the M1, this secluded site is gloriously peaceful and breathtaking in all seasons. Get yourself out of the city and discover Draycote Water - enter online to guarantee your place.

Races

10 Km

£15.00

CLOSED
10 Km

UK Athletics Members

£13.00

CLOSED

Book

10 Km

£15.00

CLOSED
10 Km

UK Athletics Members

£13.00

CLOSED

Location

Draycote Water, Kites Hardwick, Warwickshire, CV23 8AB

What's Included

Timing: Chip-timed.

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/Mile markers where necessary.

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

Goody Bag: All runners will receive a goody bag on finishing the race.

Course Details

The course starts a short walk from the race village, beginning on the upper pathway and heading north for approximately 1km before turning back onto the lower perimeter road. It then continues back to the race village for approximately 1.5km followed by one complete clockwise lap 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.

Parking

On-site parking is available

Reviews

4.7

23 reviews

Steve

·5 years ago

Well organised and good fun day. Great organisation, information was spot on and location is fantastic. Great morning run, highly recommended.

Martin

·5 years ago

great organisation. Great course very easy to find event

Petra

·5 years ago

Beautiful medal. I ran it in March 2020. Well organized, good facilities, I ran the 10k distance - one lap around the reservoir- perfect. There’s a cafe and playground where family can spend time while runners run. Definitely recommend

Cass

·5 years ago

Excellent race. This was only my second official race and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It began with everybody shivering at the start line, which got strangers chatting away, so the atmosphere was already high. The route is pretty nice with spectacular views over the reservoir. The facilities are decent too. The post race goodies are nicely different with no needless plastic bags. I'm definitely coming back to do the route again to see how my performance changes, not only that they have different distances which is exciting. I'd just make sure you're there early enough for a parking spot, and definitely car share wherever possible. Although the marshals were easy to follow to where else you could park.

Callum

·5 years ago

Nice race. Raced on a very windy day but the course is very nice good view with the water & boats. Average race however liked the socks at the end rather than a T sh

Laura

·5 years ago

Well organised, good facilities and great atmosphere. Second 10k series at Draycote Water, really enjoyed it. Plenty of parking space, queues were minimal for all facilities, well organised friendly staff and lovely views on the way round the course.

Katrina

·5 years ago

Good event but no t-shirt. This was my first ever 10k and found it to be well organised and instructed. Was very disappointed at the end though to find out that they no longer do the T-shirt’s!

Jen

·6 years ago

First 10k. A fabulous event, very well organised and a lovely place to run. I’ll be back! Thanks 😊

Debbie

·6 years ago

Not a flat race. Beautiful location, however this is not a flat run, which I was disappointed at because it had be sold as a flat run. We’re quite new to doing these run and the distances, so are just deliberately looking for flat ones until we’re stronger runners.

Cassandra

·6 years ago

Brilliantly organised event. I completed my first Draycote water 10k on November 10th. The course was brilliantly marshalled with clear markers throughout. Registration was efficient and the team were so friendly. Fantastic post race goodies and really liked the option of running socks vs. finishers t-shirt. I will be definitely signing up for the Draycote series in 2020.

Richard

·6 years ago

Great event. This was my first time at this event and only my 2nd ever 10k race . It's a nice flat course and good for first timers. Great venue, great organisation of the event (just shame about the weather) but it wont stop me coming again hopefully next time the sun will be shining.

Leigh

·6 years ago

First Draycote 10k. I found this race well organised and the scenery was an added bonus. The description of the course describes it as flat but there a couple of steep inclines but did not spoil the morning run. I found it very enjoyable and I’ll definitely be back.

·6 years ago

Great 10k. Recommended to anyone. Suitable for all abilities great atmosphere friendly Marshalls, perfect surroundings. Potential 10pb course 👍

Laura

·6 years ago

Draycote 10km. The race was very well organised and a lovely atmosphere! It was my first ever race and it was really easy to park, get race numbers and sort everything out, even got a medal and pair of socks at the finish! Lovely course too!

Simon

·6 years ago

Draycote Water 10K August. This was my first 10K at Draycote Water and I found that it a good race with lots of things to look at whilst running, it is mostly flat but with some hills to keep it interesting. It is a well organised race with lots of Marshall's and a nice medal. I will so this one again!

Andrew

·6 years ago

Brilliant event loved every minute of it. Great day and well organised as always

Ciaran

·6 years ago

My first 10k. Well what can I say apart from overall massively pleased! This is the first event based race I’ve done so wasn’t quite sure what to expect, however I wasn’t disappointed! The members of staff that were there are easy to approach and very responsive to questions I had to ask them, and such a great location to have the run. Was a challenge for myself as my longest distance I had ran to date before the race was 6k so this was a bit of a jump however the energy and motivation from the others runners and staff on the checkpoints will you on I’ve broken previous averages and overall distance. Would highly recommend any runners or new runners to try this event out in the future as it’s one il be doing again!

Tim

·6 years ago

Good place to run and we'll priced.

Harold

·6 years ago

brilliant location. Easy to find with a big car park, friendly atmosphere. Undulating course, walkers and cyclists share the paths but not an hassle Traveled from Manchester to run a different event, well worth the time traveled Good medal and goodies at the end TRY IT !!!

Rachael

·6 years ago

Great venue. Well organised, great scenery for a 10k and bonus is it’s only one lap! Mostly flat and good for a PB. Would do it again and recommend to others!

·6 years ago

Great place for a PB. Great route for a 10k, undulating but mostly flat. Quiet and all off road with a nice reservoir to look at whilst running. Very enjoyable, very friendly venue only downside is all the billions of midges, and don't forget £4 for parking! Goodies at the end make up for it :)

·6 years ago

Great place to get a PB. Great route for a 10k, undulating but mostly flat. Quiet and all off road with a nice reservoir to look at whilst running. Very enjoyable, only downside is all the billions of midges! And don't forget £4 for parking!

Tishtrya

·6 years ago

Great fun, well organised. Wonderfully signposted, helpful organisers, great goodies, lovely path. Great race.

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