This event has taken place
Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.
Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.
Add a reviewWant to see all previous and future editions of this event, find them below.
Draycote Water 10k - February
Kites Hardwick, Rugby, Warwickshire
Kites Hardwick, Rugby, CV23 8AB.Sun 16th February 2020
Starting at 10:45
1 race
£15.00
Organiser's Description
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 the kilometres. Some short inclines and downhill stretches keep the landscape changing around you, as you make your way around the Water 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
-
10 Km
£15.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
CLOSED
Book
-
10 Km
£15.00
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.
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
Souvenir item of training kit
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 15 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.
Route: The course starts a short walk from the race village, beginning on the upper pathway and heading North for approximately 1k before turning back onto the lower perimeter road. It then continues back to the race village for approximately 1.5k, 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.
Spectators: Spectators are best placed around the finish area where they will see runners pass at the end of each of the part/full laps.
Licensing: This race will be licensed with UK Athletics and the results submitted to Run Britain within a week of the race.
Pacers: Pacers will not be offered at this 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.
Reviews
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
4.7
23 reviews
·2 years ago
·2 years ago
·2 years ago
·2 years ago
·2 years ago
·2 years ago
·3 years ago
·3 years ago