Royal Borough of Kingston Spring Raceday

Race numbers: We are not sending race numbers out in the post in advance. You have the option of:

– Collecting your race pack in advance. Details on advance collection will be emailed out to entrants prior to the event.

– Collection from race registration on the day. If you are picking up your number on the day please allow plenty of time for this. Only the person who has entered the race should collect the race number.

It is permitted to transfer race numbers to another person, but this should only be done in advance. This is a condition for entering the race and is extremely important, especially in the event of illness or an accident during the event. It may also affect the results, and may mean someone getting a prize to which they aren’t entitled. If you would like to organise a transfer please contact: [email protected]

Pin your race number on the FRONT of your running vest or ‘T’ shirt, where it is most visible for race officials. Runners who do not have a properly displayed number or are identified as running under the wrong name will be liable to disqualification.
Please complete the form on the back of your number with your name, contact details and any medical condition. This will help in the event of an accident or illness.

Chip timing: The shoe chip is secured by weaving it through your shoe lace; please follow the instructions in your race pack as to how to do this. Your chip will be detected as you cross the finish line and your time and race number will be recorded automatically. Results will be in finish position order. Personal chip times are for your information only.
Please make sure that you return your chip after finishing the race, otherwise you may not get a time!
There will be two times recorded for each runner. The first is what is called the Gun Time. It’s the official race time and is the time that the runner takes to complete the course from the time the gun was fired. The second is the Chip Time. This records the time that the runner actually takes from crossing the start line to crossing the finish line. The difference between the two times is the time elapsed from when the Starting signal sounds and the runner crosses the start line.
As far as the rules of athletics are concerned the Gun Time is the important time, and this is what the results and prizes are based on. The chip time though is important for the individual runner in assessing their performance in the race.

Start: All competitors should try to arrive at least one hour before the start to allow time to collect your race number and timing chip from Race HQ. You will also need time for warming up and lining up. The Start is in Kingston Market Place.

All races will start at the same time with runners grouped in waves according to their predicted pace. The first wave of runners (those anticipating running at sub 8mm) will start at 08:00. All runners will start by 08:20. The race is chip timed which means that your actual running time (the time from when you cross the start line to the finish line) is accurlatey recorded.

Listen for the race marshals instructions to guide you to the start at the appropriate time.

Please be realistic about your expected performance, line up according to how fast you plan to run.

Please pay attention to the pre-race instructions. These are for the benefit of all runners, and will help guide you through the course and keep you safe. This advice is for your own safety and that of other road users. You must be certain to run over the matting at the start line to ensure that your chip is registered.

Finish: The Finish is in the same place as the start in Kingston Market Place.

The timing chip inside your number will record your race time as you cross the line. Make certain that you run over the matting in the finish funnel, this will ensure that your chip is registered. Once you have crossed the finish line, don’t stop, keep moving to the end of the funnels; stay in the exact order in which you have finished. Please don’t get ahead of anyone in the finish funnels. This is very important for accurate timing and placing. If someone gets in front of you, politely ask them to go back, they may not only get your hard earned place and time, but they may also mess the whole results up.
Please recycle your running number! We have a recycling policy for the race so please help by dropping your number into the bins provided, unless you wish to keep it as a race momento.
On completion of the race, runners will be presented with their finishers medal, goodies and water.

The race cut off times are 1hr 50 for the 8 mile, 3hrs 45 for the 16 mile and 4hrs 30 for the 20 mile.

Water Stations:

There are water stations on route, plus water at the finish.

8 mile runners:

Water Station 1: approx 3.5 miles, Hampton Court

Water Station 2: approx 6 miles, Giggs Hill Green

Finish: 8.2 miles

16 mile runners:

Water Station 1: approx 3.5 miles, Hampton Court

Water Station 2: approx 6 miles, Giggs Hill Green

Water Station 3: approx 8 miles, Kingston Market Place

Water Station 1 (Lap 2): approx 11.5 miles, Hampton Court

Water Station 2 (Lap 2): approx 14 miles, Giggs Hill Green

Finish: 16.05 miles

First aid: Professional First Aid cover will be available at the race to provide medical support if necessary. They will have an ambulance/marquee at race HQ in the Market Place.

Medical conditons: If you have a medical condition that will need consideration should you be taken ill, during the race, please write the details on the back of your race number. If you feel unwell before the race, or have not been well for a few days prior to the event, please do not start; remember there is always another year and another race.