JR5k – Run 1 – 21 May 2026 – instructions

20 May 2026 - By Jodee Mayer

For our Runners

The location is The Angel in Kelvedon, CO5 9AN. There is limited parking available at The Angel, and in the surrounding streets, so if you are able to car share then it’s appreciated (and good for the planet).

Registration will be 6:45-7:15pm, to allow for 5 minute jog/10 minute walk to the start line for 7:30pm. Scroll down for the course map, with every junction being marshaled. It is an open road course, so be mindful of cars and listen to your marshals.

PLEASE NOTE – there is a dip/hole in the Angel car park so please look for this and listen to the marshals – we don’t want any more injuries here!

Also, please stay away from The Angel’s new fence…. 🫣

Please note that to be able to run in the grand handicap finale (and thus win the series), runners will need to participate in 2 out of the 3 qualifying races (at least 1 run and at least 1 volunteer).

As with the pub run pubs, The Angel gives up its car park and front seating area for us to be able to host the races here, so please support the pub if you can. Please pre-order any food before the race starts, and it will be served at around 8/8.15pm.

For our Volunteers

First of all thanks! The time that people give up to make these races happen is always appreciated!

Course set-up:

• Will Radley
• Heydon Mizon
• Beth Pullen
• Graham Eyre
• Rupert Bulgin

Please arrive at the Angel by 6pm (I will be cutting it fine but will be there!) when you will meet me to get the kit needed. At least one of you will need a car that the kit can fit in please (2 would be ideal)!

Registration/Timekeeping:

• Gemma Thomas
• Sian Tate

Course marshals:

• A  – Andy Lager, Anthony Smith, Joe McEwan
• B – Beth Shippey, Cathryn Mills, James Goodey
• C – Jenny Layley, Chrissy Israel, Dawn Shilling
• D – Ann Johnson, Nadia McLeod, Chris Pugh
• E – Jamie Davidson, Simon Handley
• F – Ben O’Leary, Ian Cuthbert

Meet first at Race HQ; Jodee will brief each marshal point once all marshals for that point are there, give you your high-vis vest and wire cutters (if necessary) between 6:45-7:15pm. Please don’t take things out of the boxes yourselves as it’s how I check I have briefed everyone!

Please get onto your course position before 7:30pm (as you’ll trip over the runners otherwise). If your at one of the further marshal points, please car share to get to and from your marshal point.

The task is to direct runners around the course, warn for cars and collect signs (a list will be provided – PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE SIGNS OFF OF THE STAKES) and bring back to Race HQ after the last runner (and take photos if you can!).

Any questions please let us know!

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

JM