RACE INFORMATIONThis race pack contains your race number and
your timing chip which is a foam strip attached to the back of your
race number. DO NOT try to remove the chip from the bib or you will
destroy the chip. Please make sure you attach your number securely
to your running top with safety pins.
The foam timing chip is required for your time and position. You
do not need to remove it at the end of the race. You will need to
show your number to enter the secure baggage area before and after
the race.
DO NOT hand your race number to another runner. This is very
important for health and safety reasons and is a serious breach of
UK Athletics rules resulting in disqualification and bans to both
parties.
If you have lost or forgotten your race number, please go to the
event information next to the finish line or transition area where
you will be allocated a replacement race number.
RUN BIKE RUN TEAM ENTRANTSYour pack contains three numbers each
with a foam timing chip attached. There is a race number for each
team member and each leg will be timed electronically. Your pack
also contains your bike identification number, please attach this
securely to your bike.
KEY TIMINGS 10:30 – Shuttle bus starts from Kielder Village
10:30 – Shuttle bus starts from Hawkhirst 10:45 – Race Information
Opens 12:30 – Runners must be at Kielder Waterside Park 13:00 –Race
Starts (10K AND Run Bike Run)
BAGGAGE Baggage is to be left in secured areas in the marquee.
Bags should be stored in the area allocated according to your race
number. Please make sure you can identify your bag. The baggage
area will be secure and only accessible by race competitors on
presentation of your race number.
FIRST AIDA course doctor and medical units will be available at
the start / finish area. First aid will be available on the course.
Cycle units and mountain rescue personnel will also be on the
course and will alert the medical teams if required.
TOILETSThere will be toilets in the assembly area at the start
line. Ample toilets will be available on the route, please see the
route map for more details.
WATER There will be ample water stations on the route which will
be clearly signposted in advance, please see route map for details.
Water is supplied in 330ml bottles. Please dispose of bottles as
considerately as possible either in the bins provided or at the
side of the Lakeside Way.
EARLY RACE WITHDRAWAL/ TIME LIMITSShould you need to withdraw
during the race you will be able to access transport at a number of
points to return to the start area at Kielder Waterside Park. YOU
MUST REPORT to EVENT INFORMATION or a RACE MARSHAL at the finish
line to advise them that you have withdrawn from the race.
BY CAR If you are using SATNAV please use the postcode and
address for Kielder Waterside Park, Kielder, NE48 1BT. Signage will
be clear on the main road for all three event car parks and
marshals will direct you accordingly.
Please note only disabled parking is permitted at Leaplish
Waterside Park over the weekend. Approximate travel times to
Kielder:From the A69 junction at Hexham – 50 minutes From Otterburn
– 40 minutes From Carlisle – 1 hour 30 minutes
CAR PARKING The event centre is located at Kielder Waterside
Park. A number of car parks are situated within a short walk or bus
journey to Kielder Waterside Park which you will be directed to on
your approach. All car parking is free of charge for competitors;
the shuttle buses will run from Kielder Village and Hawkhirst
dropping off at Kielder Waterside Park. Please ensure you allow
enough time to park your car and take the bus to the start
line.
Car parking and shuttle buses are free for competitors
presenting a RACE NUMBER, please have this visible on arrival.
All Kielder 10K competitors will be directed to one of two car
parks: NEW Kielder car park located opposite the Kielder Waterside
Park entrance. The start line is then a 10 minute walk, please
ensure you allow time to park your car and walk down.
Hawkhirst car park. A shuttle bus will be in operation before
and after the race, please ensure you allow time to park your car
and get the bus to the Kielder Waterside Park. The journey takes
approximately 10 minutes.
All Run Bike Run Competitors will be directed to parking in
Kielder Village at the far end of Kielder Water. All competitors
must deposit their bike and relevant kit at the transition area in
the village. Competitors will then be taken by shuttle bus to the
start at Kielder Waterside Park. This journey takes approximately
10 minutes. Please allow time to park, deliver your bike and
transfer to the start.
Spectators can use the car parking and shuttle bus facilities at
the purchase of a day pass for £3.00. Shuttle buses will operate
from Kielder Waterside Park to all spectator points throughout the
day.
FUEL STATIONAn unmanned fuel station is located at Kielder
Village taking card payments only. This is open 7:00am – 7:00pm,
seven days a week. Bellingham garage is open 08:00am to 06:00pm,
Monday to Friday, and 09:00am – 04:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
There is also a fuel station in Hexham.
ATHLETE INFORMATION
TRAVELLINGTO KIELDER
Saturday 7 October 2017
10K ROUTE The Kielder 10K will start at 13:00. Please assemble
at the start area behind the RBR competitors at Kielder Waterside
Park no later than 12:40. The route follows a 10K circuit around
the beautiful Bull Crag Peninsula, finishing along the Lakeside
Way. The full route can be viewed at www.kieldermarathon.com.
Distance markers will be at every KM to keep you on track.
RUN BIKE RUN ROUTEThe Run Bike Run starts at Kielder Waterside
Park at 13:00 shortly before the Kielder 10K. You must be in the
RBR designated start area at least 20 minutes before the start.
The Run Bike Run Route will follow the Lakeside Way around
Kielder Water. The full route can be viewed at
www.Kieldermarathon.com.Please be aware that the Lakeside Way is a
winding, undulating path with a loose surface. Please take care
when negotiating bends and downhill sections on a bike. More
technical sections are clearly signposted. All cyclists must wear a
helmet when riding.
RUN BIKE RUN TRANSITION All competitors should arrive in plenty
of time at Kielder Village to deposit their bike at Transition 1.
Your bike/ helmet etc will be placed at your designated number
position. Please make sure your bike number is securely attached.
Your kit box will be transported to transition two in time for
completion of your bike leg. Your bike will be taken back to
transition one at Kielder Village on completion of your bike
leg.
Transport is provided from the finish at Leaplish to Kielder
Village for all competitors, where you will be reunited with your
bike.
RUN BIKE RUN TEAMAll parking and registration for the RBR Team
event is at Kielder Village. After parking, please register at
Transition 1 as a Team. The first leg competitor will be
transported to the start at Leaplish with all individual RBR
competitors. The bike leg competitor and third leg competitor will
remain at Transition 1 at Kielder village.
Third leg runners will be taken from Transition 1 to Transition
2 after the race has started. Transport will be available to
Leaplish for leg one and two competitors if they wish to be at the
finish to collect your medal and t-shirt. All competitors will then
be transported to Kielder Village on completion of the event to be
reunited with bikes and vehicles.
FINISH LINEOnce you have crossed the finish line you will be
guided to the marquee where you will collect your medal, t-shirt
and goody bag. You will then be directed to the secure baggage
area; please remember to show your race number to gain access.
Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon Event marquee activities •
Massage pre and post-race will be available with Physio &
Therapy therapists at a cost of £10 for 15 minutes or £20 for 30
minutes. These can be pre booked when registering online or on a
first come first served on the day.• Local produce and refreshments
• First Aid
RESULTS SERVICEResults will be available at www.chiptiming.co.uk
as soon as possible after the event. Here you can enter the event
name in the search criteria to find your time. Please note that
results will not be live until after the events on Sunday 8th
October.
RACE PHOTOSOfficial race photos will be available from
www.AWOLADVENTURE.COM within 48 hours of the final event. You will
be able to download these for FREE, just search for your photo by
entering your race number or surname.
SPECTATOR POINTSSpectator Points are shown on the race map.
FURTHER INFORMATION Mobile phone reception around Kielder Water
is very poor, even non-existent in some areas. Please do not rely
on the use of mobile phones to keep in touch with family and
friends on the day. In the event of an emergency please use the
following number to contact runners: 01434 251 000
If you have any further queries e-mail:
[email protected] or call 01434 689040 (Monday – Friday
9.00am until 5.00pm)
REMEMBER DO NOT stray into the wider forest, Kielder has minimal
light pollution and as a result, has the darkest night skies in
England. Whilst perfect for stargazing, this does mean it goes dark
very quickly.
DON’T FORGET• Race number• Safety pins• Bin bag • Change of
clothes • Money
KIELDER THANK YOU’S This event would not be possible without the
generosity of the business and residents in and around Kielder; we
would like to thank them for their continuing support. We would
also like to thank our event partner Northumbrian Water Limited and
main sponsor Active Northumberland.
USEFUL CONTACTS
Dukes Pantry – Kielder Castle 01434 250 100
Kielder Castle Visitor Centre01434 250 209
Anglers Arms01434 250 072
Kielder Waterside Park – reception 01434 251 000
Boat Inn at Kielder Waterside Park 01434 251 000
The Pheasant Inn, Stannersburn 01434 240 459
Falstone Tearoom01434 240 459
The Blackcock Inn, Falstone 01434 240 200
Bellingham TIC 01434 220 616
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