May Day 5 Mile
2024 Race Information
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Key information
Race Registration: 09:00 – 10.15am
Race start time: 10.30am
Venue: Witham Rugby Club, Spa Road, Witham, CM8 1UN (W3W location https://w3w.co/fast.campsites.flame) Please note that the start is a short walk from Race HQ – please follow the signs and marshals.
Parking
Parking is not available for runners at the Rugby Club or Witham Football Club – this parking is for race volunteers and marshals only.
We have arranged parking for runners at the following locations:
- ACL Witham, Spinks Lane, Witham, CM8 1EP (W3W location for the entrance is ///income.restless.lamppost) – approx. 12 min walk to the Rugby Club
- Maltings Academy, Spinks Lane, Witham, CM8 1EP (W3W location for the entrance is ///ambushed.otherwise.contents) approx.. 10 min walk to the Rugby Club
Please drive carefully and follow the instructions of the car park officials. The walking route to the Rugby Club will be sign posted with yellow arrows, but please note the address and W3W location for the Rugby Club above.
The car parks will be locked 1 hour after the race finish (i.e. at 12.30pm). Any cars left in the car parks after 12.30pm will not be accessible until the venues reopen.
Car parking is limited and so please car share whenever possible. Should the car parks become full, please park courteously on the surrounding local roads.
Race number and timing chip
Your race number and timing chip can be collected from the runner registration desk between 9 and 10.15am.
No deferrals are accepted.
Please ensure you complete the details on the back of your number as these will be needed in case of a medical emergency. Pens will be available at the registration desk.
Your number will include a detachable baggage label which can be removed along the perforations and should be used for the baggage facility (further details below).
Please wear your race number on the front of your vest/T-shirt or shorts/leggings, securely fastened at the corners so we can see it easily in the finish area. Safety pins will be available in your envelope and spares will also be available.
The timing chip will need to be attached securely to your trainer using the tie tags available in your envelope (spares will also be available). This will be removed by volunteers at the end of your run.
Race timings
Please note that the start is approximately 400 metres from the rugby club. From 10.15am, runners will be called to start making their way towards the start.
As you approach the start gathering area, you will be asked to gather in pens linked to your estimated ‘per mile’ pace.
Please be aware a time limit of 1 hours 15 will be applied. Runners remaining on the course after 1 hours 15mins will be treated as pedestrians and should respect normal highway rules.
Prizes
There will be three prizes in each of the senior men’s and senior ladies’ categories plus prizes for the first male and female, U18, veteran over 40, over 50, over 60, and over 70. Runners can only win one category prize.
A team prize will be awarded to the first male and first female team (four to score).
Medals given to all finishers.
Facilities
A baggage facility will be provided. Only baggage with the label from your race number attached will be accepted into this area. Please note that the baggage area may be unmanned at times and bags will be left at your own risk.
Refreshments will be available to purchase on site from Denis at Really Awesome Coffee Co. Please do support him if you are able.
First aid will be available in the finish area and all marshals are in phone contact with the race headquarters.
Two toilet areas are available within the rugby club and there are changing facilities but no shower facilities. Please note that to access the changing area, you have to exit the main hall at the back of the rugby club and there is a door to the left which provides access to the changing area.
No muddy trainers will be permitted within the Rugby Club; please ensure your shoes are clean or removed before entering the premises.
Please ensure you use the toilet facilities within the rugby club rather than any other locations.
Results
Results will be posted on the Witham Running Club website www.withamrc.org.uk after the race.
Headphones
This race is operated under England Athletics rules. For Health & Safety reasons please do not wear headphones/in ear headphones (or similar) – you will be disqualified if seen to be wearing these
Under EA rules, bone conduction headphones are permitted and you may wear these should you wish. Please ensure that you are able to hear traffic and instructions from the marshals
Course Description
The race starts in Blunts Hall Road, and heads out into the villages surrounding Witham before returning to the Rugby Club.
The course is a fast, undulating, and rural all road course.
The race is held under UK Athletic Rules. UKA Licence No: pending and has an SEAA Measured Course Certificate number 17/389.
If you have any queries please use the contact page, and select ‘May Day 5’ as the nature of your enquiry.