Essex Relays – Final Race Day Instructions

19 March 2026 - By Will Radley

Arrival & Setup

Please arrive at least 45–60 mins before your race. Parking will be busy, so allow time. No changing facilities, so come ready to run.

 

Race Times

• Senior & Vet Women: 11:15am
• Vet Men: 12:15pm
• Senior Men: 1:15pm  

 

Race Format

• 3 legs per team (4 for the Senior Men)
• Each leg = 3 laps (~4.8km total)  
• Only enter the changeover area on your final lap

 

Important – Team Management

I’m not available on the day.

We will need someone to step in to:

• Collect race numbers
• Manage the changeover area
• Record who runs each leg (this is important for results)

 

I would suggest that one person from each team below send me a message on the day letting me know the running order (if not the same as I’ve recommended below).

 

Provisional Leg Order

 

Senior Men

• Leg 1: Martyn
• Leg 2: Chris
• Leg 3: Steven
• Leg 4: Richard

 

MV40 Men

• Leg 1: James
• Leg 2: Glen
• Leg 3: Mark

 

Senior Women

• Leg 1: Claudia
• Leg 2: Amy
• Leg 3: Sally

 

 

FV40 Women – NO EA

• Leg 1: Celine
• Leg 2: Rachel
• Leg 3: Claudia

 

Final Notes

• Do not enter the holding pen until your runner is on their final lap
• Move through the finish area quickly after finishing
• Support each other, stay organised, and keep it calm in changeover!

 

Any issues, message before Sunday.

 

— Will