The Eastnor Castle Mud Bath is one of our favourite events of the year and we are really looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday!
We still have spaces for on the day sign ups, with start times at;
3km at 10:00
10km at 11:20
6km at 11:10
All other waves are now sold out and unfortunately we can not transfer people between waves this close to the event. You can still change distance by going to the Event Info desk on the event morning.
Please note we have reached medal capacity; we have medals for all runners who have registered in advance, but we don't want to risk running out by giving out medals to on the day signs too in the first instance. Rest assured, we will post out a medal to all the on the day sign ups after the event, ordering extra medals if necessary. Thank you for your understanding.
Please read this info in plenty of time before race morning to help your day go smoothly :-)
Here are some important reminders for race day
1) Bibs - all race numbers are collected on race day in our event village. You will collect your race number from your Event Wave desk (not race wave) - see the schedule.
2) Start lists - these are now published on our website. Please check your wave numbers and remember you collect your bibs by Event Wave not race wave. Note some colours are used twice, so you also need to note the number range on the schedule document.
Make sure you look up your Event Wave ahead of time to save confusion!
3) Parking - There are two car parks, one on each side of the road, both very close to event registration. The car parking costs £2 per car (cash only please), we would be grateful if you could have this money ready at the gate. Be careful when crossing the road as well as moving around the event car park and keep an eye on your little people.
4) Race start - please read the schedule to see what time your race starts. There is a short, but steep hill to get from registration to the start line. We recommend allowing 15-20mins for this so you can take it a leisurely pace. There are a number of waves for each distance. Make sure you note your Event Wave as this is how runners will be called to the start. Note some Event Waves have the same colour numbers, but different number ranges. Any wave jumpers will be disqualified.
5) Waves - you cannot change race waves. All race waves are now fixed and you cannot change on the day. You can change event distance by reporting to Event Info to fill out a form to get a new race number.
6) Accompanying Runners - If you are an adult accompany a younger runner on a free of charge basis (3km or 6km racers) then you will not appear on the start lists nor will you collect a race number. Please do not collect a medal after the event, unless you have paid for your place.
7) Water - bring your own supply!
- Pre race - We have water for all runners after the races, but we don't have water for runners before the race. It may be warm, there is limited shelter at the event village, so you need to bring your own water for before the event.
- During the race - there is one drinks station on 3km and 6km. There are two drinks stations on the 10km.
- The swamp is not a good drinks station ;-)
- Post race - there is water for all runners
8) Can people still register on the day? Yes! We still have spaces for on the day sign ups, with start times at;
3km at 10:00
10km at 11:20
6km at 11:10
We suggest you arrive 1hr before you start time to give you time to register.
All other waves are now sold out and unfortunately we can not transfer people between waves this close to the event.
9) Refreshments - We will have a range of caterers offering hot food and drinks
10) Bag drop - we have a bag drop in the event village. Please allow plenty of time to do this before your race starts
11) Toilets and Changing Rooms - we have portaloos and men's urinals in the race village. It is very important that you use these and not sprinkle the hedgerows! Any racers doing so will be politely asked to leave the event village. We will have small male and female changing rooms. We recommend you come to the race changed and ready to race. A change of clothes and shoes for the drive home is strongly recommended!
13) PROVISIONAL Results - these are posted to our website at noon on Monday as there is no internet reception on site and we will be leaving site very late Sunday evening.
14) Headphone - Only bone conducting headphones are permitted
15) RacePhotos - Professional race photos are available to purchase from Blowfish Photography, you can search quickly using your race number or by uploading a selfie. You can register now to hear when your photos are up!
Photos are added to their site within 48hrs of the event and there is a 10% discount automatically applied on all purchases made with the first 48hrs of the photos going on sale.
1) T-Shirts - We have our Relish t-shirts featuring the Eastnor Castle. They are made from recycled plastic bottles available to buy on the day; light weight and breathable, in male and female cuts, red and black colours. T-shirts are £30 (male and female specific styles) and racer back vests (female only) are £25.
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.
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