McCain Yorkshire
Coast 10km Road Race
& Family Fun Run. Sunday 30th October 2011.
TIMING CHIPS.
• We are using the IPICO timing chips this year. They are a flat
plastic timing chip that fasten to your laces.
Please pick your chip up on the day from the Chip desk by presenting
your race number.
Please ensure you wear it during the race. Fasten it to your laces with
the 2 wire tie wraps provided at the desk. It will be removed at the end
by marshals.
DO NOT put it in your pocket etc!! - It will not work and you will
not get a recorded time!
The electronic timing mats are located on the ground beneath the race
start and finish gantry - they need the chip to be within 40cm of the
mat to pick up the signal.
Remember NO NUMBER – NO CHIP and thus
no time!!
If you have difficulties with your chip or race number please visit the
Information desk.
RACE HQ – Scarborough Spa Complex.
• All facilities will be located in the Spa Complex. Signage will be present to direct you to Race
Registration, First Aid, Toilets, Information, Baggage deposit etc.
• Runners baggage can be left at the Spa – For security your race
number will be needed to drop off and collect any left bags. Baggage
labels will be available for bag identification. We will do our utmost to
ensure baggage is secure but Scarborough AC accepts no responsibility for
loss of valuables or bags left at the Spa.
• Toilet facilities are available in the Spa and will be clearly
signposted. Please come ready to race – there will be no shower or
changing facilities available. Refreshments will be available from the Spa
café throughout the day.
There will be no entries on the day for the 10km
race.
Registration for the Fun Run will be available on the day in the SPA providing
that the limit of 500 entries has not been met.
PARKING
• Scarborough has an efficient Park & Ride system. Two
large car parks are situated on the outskirts of Scarborough. Runners may
make use of this service if desired. Payment is required. Details
can be found at:- http://www.scarboroughparkandride.co.uk/
• ‘Pay & Display’ areas and car parks are also available in Scarborough.
• Most of the streets and areas above the Spa (Esplanade) and
Valley Road are disc zone – free on a Sunday until 12pm then limited to
an additional 3 hours free parking with a disc.
• Please note that the Seafront roads will be completely closed to
traffic from 07:30 with parking restrictions in place. No movement of
vehicles will be permitted until the roads re-open at 12:30. Please allow
adequate time to walk to the Spa after finding a parking space. The races
will start promptly.
COURSE
The courses will be well marshalled and marked every kilometre.
There will be a water stop at the 4km point and water will be available at
the end of the race. At the
finish your electronic chip will be removed and you can proceed to
the merchandise collection points.
If you feel ill and have to retire from the race for any reason please contact a Marshal. They will deal with your needs and report to race headquarters. Your timing chip will also be collected. First Aid will be supplied by St Johns Ambulance Service. Transport back to Race HQ will be provided if necessary.
TIME LIMITS (10Km
race).
We have, by necessity, imposed a cut off time of 85 minutes for
the race. This does not mean that you will be retired from the race if you
take longer, but you may be asked to walk on the pavement (if you are
still on Marine Drive as the road has to re-open at 11:30), or walk at the
edge of the road to let the Fun Run commence if you are on the Foreshore.
As long as you finish and cross the line you will receive a time and
T-shirt. A sweep vehicle will provide transport should runners wish to
retire.
Please adhere to all UKA regulations for the race. Obey all instructions from the Race Officials and Marshals. Please do not drop any litter and please use the toilets provided. Respect other pedestrians where you share the pavements with them.
MASSAGE AREA.
• A leg massage service will be available provided by Jenna
Wheatman of ‘Pro-Am Sports Injury Clinic’, 'Crown Spa Gym' and students
from ’Yorkshire Coast College'.
It is provided free but donations are welcome and they
will go to the Scarborough AC track fund.
Race Day Timetable
0800 - Race HQ Opens for information.
0830-1130 Baggage storage open.
0900-11:15 Fun Run Registration.
0930- Local Scarborough Band 'Best Served Cold' will be playing at the Spa.
0945 Warm-up provided by the Crown Spa gym.
0950 Introductions & runners line up for the START.
1000 The ‘McCain Yorkshire Coast 10k road race’
commences.
1031 First 10k runners expected home.
1125 10k road race finish.
1125 Fun Run runners line up for race START.
1130 The ‘McCain Yorkshire Coast Family Fun Run’
commences.
1140 First Fun Run competitors expected home.
1230 Fun Run race finish.
1230 Prize giving. 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female only. All
other prizes will be posted on.
1245 Baggage storage closes – please ensure all bags are
collected promptly.
1300 All Seafront Roads open.
We look forward to welcoming you on the day, Chris Clayton, Race Director