Run Silverstone

Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8TN

Run Silverstone is a day-long festival of running that attracts regular runners, F1 fans and families from across the Country. The race village will provide:

• A place for runners to relax pre and post-race
• Re-fuelling opportunities at the Silverstone eateries
• A fantastic car display!

Please be aware that pets are not permitted within the venue for the duration of Run Silverstone.

Start times: The family Mile begins at 9.30am. All other races start at 10am.

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.

Timing: Chip-timed.

Spectators: Friends or family can watch the race from the grandstands around the pit lane and the start/finish area.

Licensing: Subject to approval, this race will be licensed with UK Athletics and the results submitted to Run Britain/Power of 10 within a week of the race.

Pacers: Pacers will be offered at this distance, subject to availability, with target times between 1h30 and 3h30.

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: Portable toilets will be available throughout the race in the race village.

Race Marshals: Marshals will be present on the course throughout the race.

Distance Markers: The route will be clearly indicated with arrows, tape and distance markers where necessary.

Water/Fuel Stations: There will be water/fuel stations on the route at regular intervals at which fruit/sweets will be available and water will be provided in recyclable plastic cups.

Goody Bag: All runners will receive water and snacks on finishing the race.

Refreshments: Refreshments will be available in the race village throughout the event.

Changing/Showers: There will be no changing or shower facilities at this race.

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.

The route is contained within the Silverstone circuit so is traffic-free (with the exception of emergency vehicles and those with specific permission) and suitable for runners of all abilities. Please be vigilant of other runners, spectators and any other users of the venue whilst you race.

Silverstone is conveniently situated right in the heart of the UK, approximately 90 minutes north of central London and 60 minutes south of Birmingham. Road access is exceptionally easy along the A43 dual carriageway from either the M40 or M1.

By public transport the nearest stations are Northampton, Banbury or Milton Keynes all of which offer fast connections to destinations throughout the country.

On Arrival and Departure
Please respect our neighbours and local residents by driving carefully and adhering to the speed limits through local villages.

Half Marathon - 17 years of age

10K - 15 years of age

5K - 11 years of age

A fantastic finisher's medal

A Run Silverstone technical t-shirt

Chip-timed result

Safe and secure bag drop

Water stations (at regular intervals)

A pre-race warm-up

A pacing team

First aid stations in the event village and throughout the race

Post-race refreshments