Information for Race Entrants and Supporters
We are pleased to be able to hold the eleventh Silsoe Stride on Sunday 30th June.
The following attachment is being reviewed for any additions and changes caused by the Covid pandemic. A copy will be emailed to all entries.
RACE ENTRANTS INFORMATION & HEALTH SAFETY >>
As a reminder, here are some important details for the race day:
LOCATION
The Silsoe Stride is held on the playing fields owned by English Heritage next to Wrest Park and around the farm tracks of Home Farm. We thank the Burton family for allowing us to run on private land which is not available at other times.
We use the Sports pavilion as our base for providing Race HQ, Refreshments, a BBQ, a bag drop, and additional toilets.
There is a lot of space between these and the Start, Finish and Registration area for people to sit or picnic. Please observe any current Covid restrictions and advice.
The playing field is available for all runners to warm up before their races but please stay well clear of the road.
Dogs are allowed on the playing field but please keep them under control and on a lead. Please especially keep them away from the running area.
Home Farm is a working farm – no dogs are allowed around the farm tracks. For your safety we ask that you listen carefully to instructions from marshals. Ear plug and music systems are NOT allowed around the farm.
CAR PARKING is available at the bottom of Park Avenue. Please follow the signs and turn left at the end of the field. We have been asked to not park in the Wrest Park parking area or on the verges of Park Avenue. Our reserved space means that you do not have to cross a sometimes busy road.
REGISTRATION and Race Numbers
You can collect your race number, and chip for seniors, from 8:30 on the morning of the race from the relevant Registration Gazebo.
Registration for seniors ends at 9:15, for Children at 10:30.
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The 10k race will start at 9:30 (with a warm up at 9:15)
5k RACE – Sponsored by << open >>
The 5k race will start at 9:45 (with a warm up at 9:35)
The finish can be exciting with runners from both races returning together. Collect your medal and a bottle of water after the finish line. Wrest Park are offering Two-for-One entry to finishers, ask one of our marshals at the finish if you are interested.
The senior courses will close at 11:00 to allow the Children’s races to start.
CHILDREN’S RACES – Sponsored by << open >>
The Children’s races will start at about 11:00.
There will be a number of races at 100m, 500, and 1,000m depending on numbers and ages. Allocation of Children to individual races will be done based on age and year goup at school / pre-school.
MEDALS AND PRIZES
All finishers will receive a medal.
Finishers of the 10k and 5k will be offered a “buy one get one free” pass to Wrest Park. Rather than giving everyone a pass, please ask for one if you know that you will use it.
Finishers in the Children’s races will receive a small gift.
The first girl and first boy in each of the Children’s races will receive a trophy.
The first and second Lady and the first and second Man of the 10k and 5k will receive a financial reward.
Refunds
ActiveTrainingWorld do not offer transfers or deferrals for this event or any events listed on their website. If you are unable to attend due to illness, injury, family bereavement, jury service you will only be eligible for a refund on production of official evidence: Positive Covid-19 test result, Doctor’s note, Death Certificate etc.
Event Cancellation
If the event should have to be cancelled due to reasons beyond the control of the Silsoe Stride team (for example, severe weather, local or national lockdown) entrants will be given a range of options to choose from, which will include a refund of their entry fee.
PRIZE GIVING
Prizes will be given at about 11:30, after the Children’s races.
Please take care when LEAVING as there will be a lot of cars coming into Wrest Park as well as those leaving.