Wilmslow Running Festival Fun Run
QE
From QUEST EVENTS
Sunday 26th March 2023
Past event
10:10
Wilmslow
£5.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Wilmslow Running Festival Fun Run, taking place on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, in the charming town of Wilmslow, Cheshire. Organised by QUEST EVENTS, this vibrant celebration of community and running boasts 35 years of rich heritage, making it one of the oldest and most beloved events in the north.
Participants can look forward to a beautiful and fast course along closed country lanes, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. The atmosphere is electric, with a lively festival village, exciting spot prizes, and free photos to capture your memories. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Wilmslow Running Festival Fun Run promises to be an unforgettable event filled with camaraderie and joy. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to be part of a cherished local tradition!
Participants can look forward to a beautiful and fast course along closed country lanes, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. The atmosphere is electric, with a lively festival village, exciting spot prizes, and free photos to capture your memories. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Wilmslow Running Festival Fun Run promises to be an unforgettable event filled with camaraderie and joy. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to be part of a cherished local tradition!
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Event information
The start and finish are the same as Half and 10k races. It’s a 10min walk between the Start and Finish with signed directions. The course takes you along country lanes closed to traffic. There will be chip timing.
All Fun Run participants will receive a medal, a chocolate bar and a juice drink. Once all runners have finished, there will be a prize giving - the first 3 runners will win a Running Bear teddy.
Some parking is available at the Race HQ at Wilmslow RUFC, the cost is £3 please have the correct change ready.
Further parking is available at the Waters Corporation (our race sponsor) on the A538 as you enter Wilmslow from the West. The cost is £3 please have the correct change ready. This car park is approximately half a mile from the race start and quarter of a mile from the race finish.
Parking is allowed on some of the neighbouring streets but please note many streets have parking restrictions on Race Day and there is absolutely no parking in Kings Road which is the road leading to the Rugby Club HQ and where the race starts.
Please note that Kings Road will be closed at 9am or possibly earlier and there will be no access to the race HQ or the Start by vehicle after this time.
Further parking is available at the Waters Corporation (our race sponsor) on the A538 as you enter Wilmslow from the West. The cost is £3 please have the correct change ready. This car park is approximately half a mile from the race start and quarter of a mile from the race finish.
Parking is allowed on some of the neighbouring streets but please note many streets have parking restrictions on Race Day and there is absolutely no parking in Kings Road which is the road leading to the Rugby Club HQ and where the race starts.
Please note that Kings Road will be closed at 9am or possibly earlier and there will be no access to the race HQ or the Start by vehicle after this time.
Wilmslow RUFC, Memorial Ground, Kings Road, Wilmslow SK9 5PZ
Fun Run registration desk open 08.00-10.00
We’ll be taking entries on the day up to our limit of 300 participants.
The Fun Run registration desk to register/number collection will be in the Rugby Club hall.
The desk will be manned by our official Child Marshal – we will provide an info sheet for parents/guardians which will include a contact number. At the end of the Fun Run, our Child Marshal will be at the Running Bear Meeting Point, which is just beyond the finish line, to greet any children and reunite with their parents/guardians.
We’ll be taking entries on the day up to our limit of 300 participants.
The Fun Run registration desk to register/number collection will be in the Rugby Club hall.
The desk will be manned by our official Child Marshal – we will provide an info sheet for parents/guardians which will include a contact number. At the end of the Fun Run, our Child Marshal will be at the Running Bear Meeting Point, which is just beyond the finish line, to greet any children and reunite with their parents/guardians.
Organiser's description
Welcome to the friendliest event around. With 35 years of heritage, we’re one of the oldest community events in the north. Please join us for a beautiful and fast course on closed country lanes, an amazing atmosphere, a festival village, spot prizes, free photos and much more.
Location
SK9 5PZ Kings Road, Wilmslow, United Kingdom
Wilmslow Running Festival Fun Run
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