John Roberts 5k Series 2023 Race 2 – Final Runner and Marshal Instructions

22 May 2023 - By Jodee Mayer

The second of our John Roberts 5k series is on 25 May 2023 at around 19:30.

Another reminder to those that missed our last post, that the handicap finale has been moved to 13th July, see General Info post for details.

For our Runners

**PLEASE DO NOT SIT ON THE FENCE** DJ kindly gave up his time on the Wednesday after the last 5k to go to The Angel and fix the damage from the last race and smooth things over with the Landlord – we want to keep coming back to the venue so please don’t sit on the fence!

The location is The Angel in Kelvedon, CO5 9AN. There is parking available, but if you are able to car share then it’s appreciated. There are also roads you can park (sensibly) on once the car  park gets full. Registration will be 6:45-7:15pm, to allow for 5 minute jog/10 minute walk to the start line for the race start at around 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 that to be able to run in the grand handicap finale (and thus the series), runners will need to participate in 2 out of the 3 qualifying races.

Please bring your race number if you participated in race 1!

Please pre-order any food before the race starts. The menu is here, and it would be great if we could stay and support the pub.

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

Course set-up:

• Steven Alder
• Fiona Collins
• Jason Lilley
• Rachel O’Leary

Please arrive at the Angel by 6pm when you will meet Jodee and be provided with everything you need (hopefully).

Registration and start/finish timing:

• Liz Prior
• Annalise Tye
• Jodee Mayer

Please get to the Angel for 6:40pm to register runners before the race and set up the club flags. We’ll walk to the start to set runners off, then mark them back across the finish line, including times.

Set-up and registration volunteers can also participate in the race.

Course marshals:

• Ann Johnson (marshal A)
• Celine Elson (marshal A)
• Dean Whittaker (marshal B)
• Will Radley (marshal B)
• Geoff Reddin (marshal C)
• Patrick Hinchliffe (marshal C)
• Kerry Townsend (marshal D)
• Stewart Walker (marshal D)
• Sasha Pauley (marshal E)
• Sue Smith (marshal E)
• David Grainger (marshal F)
• Mark Austin (marshal F)
• Simon Scott

Meet first at Race HQ to pick up a high-vis vest and wire cutters between 6:45 and 7:15pm. Please get onto your course position before 7:30pm . There should be an experienced marshal at each point, to ensure you’re at the correct location, and where you can park. 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 and bring back to Race HQ after the last runner.

Any questions please let us know!

We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday.

Annalise & Jodee