Vogrie Country Park (Tyne Valley) 10k, 5k trail runs and 1.6k Fun run 2024

The 10k route is two 5km laps of a mixed terrain course around the countryside estate paths, woodlands, and the Tyne Valley. The race start and finish will be set in front of the Victorian baronial manor house.

Race Commentary - Post-race drink and snacks. Race memento.

Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge EH23 4NU

Getting there by public transport: There is no public transport that will take you directly to the park. Lothian buses will take you as far as Gorebridge a two-mile walk to the park along the B6372.
The Borders railway line stops in Gorebridge also.

Getting there by road: Coming from the A68 take the B6372 and drive through Dewarton, the park is signposted from the main road. The main entrance to Vogrie is signposted and the entrance will be on the left. From the A7 take the B6372 at Gorebridge and the park is approximately two miles along on the right. Please note that from 1st April 2019, the car park barrier will be in permanent operation. The exit fee for each car is £2 - you will need this in coins.

Your vehicle and belongings are your own responsibility and the organisers accept no liability for loss, damage, or theft.

Competitors must leave time to walk from the car park to the registration by the start line in front of Vogrie house (a 5 to 10-minute walk).

Registration Sunday 21st January 8.45 am - 9.30 am for the 10km and 5km events in the registration gazebo by the start/finish area (and up to 11.10 am for the 1.6km fun run).

9.35 am Runners make their way to the start line.

Race Briefing (10km and 5km) 9.40 am by the start

10km race start time at 9.45 am

5km race start time at 9.50am

Prize Giving 11.10am

Race Briefing 11.25am

1.6km Family fun run start time at 11.30am

Facilities: Public male and female toilets can be found in the main carpark and down by the children's play area along from Vogrie house.

Kit and valuables: You are responsible for your own kit and valuables. If necessary, there will be a small bag tent by the finish line to leave the kit for after the race. Please only bring what you will race into the start line. The organisers accept no responsibility for loss of clothing or equipment.

Prizes: Prizes will be awarded in the 10km and 5km to the first 3 male and female runners and the first O40 male and female and 1st junior male and female (in the 5km) - unless in the top 3 overall and then a roll down applies. No fun run prizes will be awarded (all fun fun competitors receive a medal).

We reserve the right to start the prize giving once 80% of competitors complete the course.

All 10km and 5km competitors will receive a race memento.

Active Root will be providing a post-race drink with additional water, bananas, and a tribe bar after the finish.

Results: The full official results will be put onto the event's website and Facebook links provided ASAP and emailed to competitors. Chip timing may not be used for this event however, finish times will be issued after the event online. Should an accurate or backup time be required runners should wear their own stopwatch.

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This is a trail run, you will be running on some uneven surfaces for example on the tracks through woods. Runners should come adequately prepared for uneven, tarmac, grass, and mud surfaces.

All routes are extensively signposted and marshalled. Safety is paramount and we expect runners to follow the advice of marshals at all times & take all reasonable precautions.

Please be courteous towards public dog walkers and other path users as they have equal rights and access to trails and paths in and around the reserve.

To ensure safety the wearing of earphones is strictly prohibited.

This course is not suitable for Canicross runners - please no dogs.

The trail courses are not suitable for pushchairs, baby prams or run buggies. Run buggies are fine on the fun run.

All children in the fun run under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Every competitor is asked to confirm their safe arrival back at the finish desk even if they have not been able to complete the course.

First Aid / Injuries: These events can be strenuous, and the organisers cannot accept responsibility for any accidents or injuries. A First-aid team will be available at the Start and Finish areas. Anyone withdrawing during the event must report to the finish team.

Please ensure you write your emergency contact details on the reverse of your race number.