May Day 10 Mile
2025 Race Information
Online entries are now closed, but on the day entries will be available at a cost of £30 per runner. Please note that this year we will be operating cashless at our registration desk. A massive thanks to our sponsors McMullens and rcf Orthinas.
We will have refreshments available at HQ, and this year we will also have sports therapist Abby Fung on site. Please see details, including how to book with Abby, below.
Key information
Race Registration: 09:00 – 10.15am
Race start time: 10.30am
Venue: Witham Rugby Club, Spa Road, Witham, CM8 1UN (W3W location ///geek.scars.shut)
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, both approx a 10 minute walk to HQ:
- Witham Sports Ground, Spinks Lane, Witham, CM8 1EP (W3W location for the entrance is ///income.restless.lamppost)
- Maltings Academy, Spinks Lane, Witham, CM8 1EP (W3W location for the entrance is ///ambushed.otherwise.contents)
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.
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 09:00 and 10:15am.
Race numbers are no longer transferrable.
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 in the envelope with your race number and spares will be available.
The timing chip will need to be attached securely to your trainer using the tie tags in your envelope (again, 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 800 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 2 hours and 20minutes will be applied. Runners remaining on the course after 2 hours and 20 minutes 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, over 70 and over 80. Runners can only win one category prize.
A team prize will be awarded to the first male and first female team (four to score), given to each team member.
Medals given to all finishers.
T-Shirts
If you purchased a t-shirt in advance, this will be available for you to collect at the end of the race. Please have your bib (which will have a sticker on to indicate your size requested) available for the team to mark.
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.
Water Stations will be at around 2 miles, 5 miles, and 8 miles. Water will also be available at the end of the race for all runners.
There will be burgers available to purchase, along with baked goodies and tea and coffee.
First aid will be available in the finish area and all marshals are in phone contact with the race headquarters.
There are two toilet areas are available within the rugby club, as well as portable toilets 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 or the portable toilets, rather than any other locations.
Sports Therapist
This year we have Abby Fung offering her services for Sports Therapy. She will be doing 15 minute sessions pre race and 30 minute sessions after the race. If you would like to book a place, please contact Abby directly. 15 minute sessions will be at £10 and 30 minute sessions at £20 (pay by cash on the day).
Results
Results will be posted on the Race Time Result website 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 as long as they do not sit in or on the ears 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 approx 800metres from the Rugby Club. It 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: 29108 and has an SEAA Measured Course Certificate number 17/389.
If you have any queries please use the contact page, and select ‘May Day 10’ as the nature of your enquiry.
