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We are really excited for the Cheddar Gorge Road Races this Saturday! (Please don't turn up on Sunday!)
All the info you need for the event; the start lists, your parking arrangements and meeting location, and a complete run through the day, is online here.
Below is just a quick summary, click on the link here for full details.
1) Number and Chip Collection
Your race number is collected from your start point - the 5km and 10km meet at Warren Farm, the Half Marathon at the finish line in Cheddar Gorge. Your timing chip, which is worn around your ankle, is also collected here. Please ensure you return your timing chip to the team after the race, any missing chips will be billed at £75 each by the timing company.
2) Parking and Buses
Parking is £2/car at Warren Farm (5km and 10km runners). Aim to arrive at Warren Farm by 09:00, access to the car park closes at 09:15 due to the road closures..
Normal parking charges at Cliff Street Car Park (Half Marathon runners, all spectators)
If you have prepaid for your bus ticket back to the start line at Warren Farm (5km and 10km runners) you will need to collect a red wrist band when you collect your race number. If you have not yet paid for your bus ticket (£5), you can do so at number collection at Warren Farm. You can not purchase tickets on the bus itself. Half Marathon runners do not catch a bus.
Bus journeys run every 20mins from 11:00 - 13:20 inclusive so please enjoy your time in Cheddar village, there are plenty of lovely cafes to stop for a drink and a bite to eat.
3) Race Start Times
Each distance has it's own mass start. The Half Marathon starts at 09:30, the 10km at 10:00 and 5km at 10:10. 5km runners will be called to their start line at 09:45 so they can cheer the 10km runners as they go past.
3) Drinks Stops
There is one drinks station on the 10km at 6km. The Half Marathon has drinks stations at 6km, 10.5km and 16.5km. There will also be a variety of tasty treats for the Half Marathon runners, incl vegan and DF snacks, at each location.
4) Spectators
There is no way for spectators of runners who are running the 5km and 10km (starting from Warren Farm) to see their runner at the finish if you park at Warren Farm. Instead, you need to Drop Off your runner outside the car park (follow the signs) and then drive to Cheddar village and park in the town.
From there, follow our to the Finish Line signs.
Half Marathon spectators, your runner's finish line is the same as their start line, so you too can follow the Finish line signs.
5) Bag Drop
There are static bag drops at the 5km/10km start at Warren Farm, also at the start / finish line for the Half Marathon in the gorge. There is a van then will take bags to the the finish line from Warren Farm (5km and 10km runners) though it may be easier and quicker if you are happy running with keys and phone, to run with those in your pockets
6) Race Photos
Professional race photographers, AWOL Photography, will be taking your photos on race day, capturing you running through this iconic landscape. You can search for your photos by race number or by selfie.
Pre order all your race photos by 23:59 on Friday for just £10! On the day, photo bundles are £20
7) Race Results
Your result will be available shortly after the last runner has crossed the line, and as soon as the timing team are able to find some signal from deep within the gorge.
You can find your race results here.
We can't wait to see you on Saturday!
Best wishes
Tom, Helen & the Relish Running Team
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Covid / Injury / Illness
Please do not attend the event if you have a positive covid test. If you can not attend due to injury, illness or a positive covid test you can complete your race as a virtual, on any course and at a time of your choosing within 4 weeks of the race and we will post out your medal and goodies. Just reply to this email with your evidence when you have completed your run and with confirmation of your address.
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