Spire Bushey 10k, 5k & Junior Races

Queens’ School, Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire WD23 2TY

All finishers will receive a medal

Prizes will be awarded to the top three runners overall, and the top male & female runner in each category (V40/V50/V60/V70+)

Prizes will be awarded to the 1st boy/girl in each age category

All finishers will receive a free T-shirt. Please select your size during the order process

Chip-timed

Bag Drop

Toilets at the start/finish in Queen’s School

Race Marshals will be on the course throughout

The route will be clearly indicated with arrows, tape & Km markers

Water Stations at (approx) 5k in recyclable plastic cups

All finishers will receive refreshments and snacks

There will be refreshments and food available before, during and after the race at Queen’s School

The 10k and 5k routes start and finish on grass, but are otherwise on footpaths & pavements. Roads are not closed to traffic. 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: Safe and traffic-free start/finish area for spectators within Queen’s School. King George Recreation Ground at the 5k/halfway point also provides an excellent spectator point

Buggies/Pushchairs: This race is not suitable for runners with buggies/pushchairs

Wheelchair Users: This race is not suitable for wheelchair users

Junior races are entirely on grass, within the safe, traffic-free confines of Queen’s School. Distances are approximately 1600m, 800m, 400m.

The 10k race starts at 10.00am

The 5k race starts at 10.05am

The Junior Races start at 12 noon

Race Numbers: For collection at registration on Sat/Sun 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

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.

Changing/Showers: There are 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.

Photography: Race photography will be provided, a link to which will be sent out in the post-race communication.

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 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 after approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to facilitate the removal of all equipment from the premises by the relevant time.

Licensing: This race will be registered with the Association of Running Clubs (ARC)

Pacers: Pacers will not be offered at this race

The venue is accessible by car from J5 of the M1. From J5, follow the A41 towards Watford, to its junction with Aldenham Road. Use postcode WD23 2TY with your Satnav.

Parking will be available.