The Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Barry Lipscomb and Winchester & District Athletic Club are pleased to announce the inaugural “Mayor of Winchester Charities 9.7k Multi-Terrain Run, Walk and Children’s Races”, as one of the final major fundraising events of the Mayoral year, which will offer something for all ages and abilities.
The three charities are:
- Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
- The Rifles Care for Casualties Appeal
- Winchester Cancer Research Trust
All proceeds to The Mayor of Winchester’s Charities:
This scenic, moderately challenging and mainly off-road 9.7km (approx) multi-terrain run/walk will take the participants alongside the Itchen Navigation, around St Catherines Hill, across the M3 (by bridge!), following the marked trails to cross the Morestead Road and continue along the old Anglo Saxon route to Chilcomb before heading along the South Downs Way to Highcliffe and the welcoming sight of the finish line on the new Winchester Sports Stadium running track.
This is a wonderful opportunity to raise as much money as possible for these very worthwhile charities and, in this Olympic year, make the day a community and family based occasion
Race Headquarters: Winchester Sports Stadium, Bar End Road, Winchester, S023 0QA
9.7km Start: Garnier Road, a short walk from the Sports Stadium.
Time:
Walkers 9:30am
Runners 10:30am
Route Map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5256394
Drinks Station:
At 5km
Parking:
Ample free parking close to the start and a short walk from the Stadium at Barfield Road Car Park. Please note, there is no parking at the Sports Stadium.
Facilities:
Hot food, bar, changing, toilets, showers, bouncy castle, children’s Rides and the “Air Ambulance Helicopter Pod”
Prizes:
Trophies for 1st three males, 1st three ladies
Memento to all finishers.
Restrictions:
Minimum age on race day is 16 is for the run. Unfortunately, the course is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead at all times. For safety reasons, the use of MP3 players or equivalent is strictly prohibited.
Children’s Races:
Three age category children’s races on the King George V Playing Fields
9:35am 1 km for Year 3
9:45am 2 km for Years 4-7
10.00am 3 km for Years 8-11
Medals awarded to the category winners
9.7km Run entry fee: £10 affiliated and £12 unaffiliated. Entries accepted on the day + £2 extra
9.7km Walk entry fees: Adults £10, Children under 16 £5
£2 for the children’s running races
For further information please email the Race Co-ordinator: steve.goodwin@wadac.org.uk