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SUN 5th SEPTEMBER
START 9AM
worcestercityrun.com
RACE INFORMATION
We are delighted that you will be joining us and taking
part in the Air Products Worcester City Run on Sunday 5th
September 2021. Whether you are running Paula’s Families
on Track Powered by Atom Bank, Worcester City 10k, or
going the extra miles and tackling the Worcester City Half
Marathon, this pack should provide all the information you
need for race day.
If you entered by Wednesday 25th August you will be receiving
your race number in the post. If your race number has not
arrived by Thursday 2nd September please email
info@eventsofthenorth.com
RACE START TIMES
09:00Am HALF MARATHON: Assembly at 08:45 Croft Road All races start and
09:10Am Junior runs: Assembly at 09:05 Croft Road finish on croft road.
09:45Am 10K: Assembly at 09:30 Croft Road
ASSEMBLY AREA: All runners assemble in the correct starting pens located along Croft Road towards the
Worcester Racecourse at least 20 minutes before the start. Please ensure you allow enough time to make
your way to the assembly area and stand in the correct starting pen relating to your estimated finish time.
Start Area - CROFT ROAD
GENERAL INFORMATION
DON’T FORGET YOUR KIT AND RACE NUMBER LITTER
Especially safety pins and a bin bag if it’s raining! To minimise contact for our marshals please make an effort to place litter
Think about putting your name on the front and back of your favourite in the bins provided.
t-shirt, it gives spectators something to shout out!
TOILETS
BAGGAGE Toilets will be provided at the start/finish area and on course, please
Access available from 07:45am. Secure baggage facilities are available in ensure you are keeping to social distance guidelines at all times if
the baggage area located on Level 0 in The HIVE. Please note entry to this queueing. If there are any non-participants attending with you please ask
will be from the glass front doors until the main building is open. There them to keep toilets clear for the use of event participants, staff and
are no toilet facilities available until 10:00am inside The HIVE. volunteers.
RACE INFORMATION MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Race Information is located on level 0 in The HIVE (check map for Our medical staff will attend to anyone requiring medical help or first aid.
location) and will be open from 07:30am. Announcements will be made The MEDICAL AREA is located in the entrance to Cattle Market Car Park
from the Start area to direct you. close to the start and finish line. Out on the course there are medical
facilities in Diglis Park and mobile paramedics covering the second half
CAR PARKING of the Half Marathon route.
There is limited free car parking at the racecourse and adjacent areas.
There are an additional two car parks within a mile of the racecourse; THE FINISHING STRAIGHT
Crowngate Shopping Centre Car Park and St Martins Gate Car Park, All races will finish on Croft Road. Make sure you smile for your finisher’s
charges apply on a Sunday. photo! Copies available online post event.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are two RAIL STATIONS within a few minutes walk of the
start/finish area: Worcester Forgate Street is a 10 min walk and DON’T FORGET TO SMILE FOR THE CAMERA!
Worcester Shrubhill Station is a 20 min walk or a 5/10 min taxi ride.
Your FREE to download event photos can be
You can find all the information about public transport in Worcester
by visiting: found at awoladventure.com
http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/cms/busesin-worcestershire.aspx
YOUR RACE NUMBER
YOUR RACE TIME
Your timing chip is already affixed to your race bib. When storing your bib
Keep your race number as a memento of your day! A link to the race
please take care not to fold or bend the chip as this can damage it and
results will be available at www.worcestercityrun.com as well as
reduce it’s effectiveness. Please make no attempt to remove or swap the
www.chiptiming.co.uk shortly after the event.
chip as this will invariably result in damage. When you put your bib on,
please ensure that it is clearly visible on the front of your body, and take If you have supplied us with a mobile number, your finishing position and
care not to pierce the timing chip with pins. official time will be sent to you as a text soon after you’ve finished.
Do not pass your race number to another runner before or during the race.
This is very important for health and safety reasons and is a serious WHERE NOW?
breach of UK Athletics rules. Don’t just stop, keep moving. All finishers will be guided through the finish
into Cattle Market Car Park to receive your event T-shirt, Goody Bag and
FACILITIES Finisher Medal from our finish crew. Keep moving and exit the finish area
Toilet facilities are available in the Runners Village located in Cattle
into the Runners Market where you can meet up with friends and family.
Market Car Park.
COLLECTING YOUR BAG
ROAD CLOSURE Remember you need to collect your bag from the numbered baggage area
A rolling road closure programme will be in operation around Worcester
and you will need to show your race number to get into the secure area.
from 05:00 until 15:00. Further road closure information can be found at:
(NB only competitors are permitted in the baggage area).
www.worcestercityrun.com
Please allow enough time to arrive, park and make your way to the WORCESTERSHIRE AMBASSADORS
assembly area at least 20 minutes before the scheduled race start time. Our Charitable partner for 2021 is Worcester Ambassadors; many of you
will be raising funds for many valuable causes but if you are yet to choose
THE ROUTE a charity, Worcester Ambassadors would love to have you on board. Email
We have clear signage and a big team of volunteer marshals to ensure info@eventsofthenorth.com to request a fundraising pack – it’s not too
you follow the correct course. We have km markers on the 10K and mile late!
markers on the Half Marathon route so you will know exactly where you
RUNNING ON THE CANAL TOWPATH
are. Timing mats will be in place at the start and the finish for both
For the safety of both runners and pedestrians please make sure to give
events, and at half way in the Half Marathon.
courtesy to other towpath users. Pease keep to the left at all times and
RACE MARSHALS make every effort to run single file unless overtaking during these
Our race marshals ensure that the event is safe for YOU! During the race sections.
please follow all instructions given by the official race marshals. Don’t
THANK YOU FROM ALL THE TEAM AT EVENTS OF
forget to give them a cheer and a thank you, they have all given up their
time for free to make this event happen, we couldn’t do it without them. THE NORTH!
We would like to thank our event sponsors for their contribution in making
the event a huge success. The 150 plus Air Products volunteer crew are
WATER
integral to the event and we really appreciate the time they give up for
Water will be available in pre-sealed containers at the finish and on
your enjoyment. Please say thank you as you run round!
course, you will need to pick up the water from the table, marshals will not
We are delighted that you have chosen to run in one of the Worcester City
hand it to you. Isotonic drinks will be available from feed stations
Run events. Thank you for the training dedication and we hope you have
positioned around the half marathon route as shown on the map. Isotonic
an amazing race experience.
will be provided by our hydration partner Active Root. If you would like to
Don’t forget to let us and your friends know how you got on and we look
try Active Root before the event, use code 15OFFEOTN21 for 15% off your
forward to welcoming you back next year. GOOD LUCK!
order at activeroot.co.ukThe route
Covid 19 Participant Code Of Conduct
Please see the participant code of conduct for protocols regarding Covid-19.
Outdoor activities and outdoor sport are consistently shown to be low risk from a COVID-19
perspective and running events play an important role in improving the health of the nation. If you
observe and respect the event rules, social distancing and hygiene measures put in place by the event
organiser risks to you and others will be kept to a minimum.
Please ensure that you read and observe this code of conduct to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for
everyone.
• You must undertake a self-assessment for • Under no circumstances swap your number or
COVID-19 symptoms. Do not travel to the event give your place to another participant
if you are showing any symptoms of COVID-19.
No-one should leave home to participate in • Be respectful to volunteers and participants
sport if they, or someone they live with, has • Observe social distancing wherever possible
symptoms of COVID-19 currently recognised as
any of the following: • Carefully consider your travel plans, avoiding
-A high temperature public transport if at all possible
-A new, continuous cough • Leave more time than you normally would to get
-A loss of, or change to, their sense of smell or to and from the event
taste. Should you report or demonstrate any • Be self-sufficient - be prepared to bring your own
such symptoms, you must follow NHS and PHE water, food and carry it with you during the race
guidance on self-isolation and please dispose of rubbish responsibly
• Please consider taking a self-administered • Be aware of your personal hygiene e.g. avoid
Covid test at home twice next week. Test on spitting and nasal clearance
Monday or Tuesday before the runs, take • Be mindful of your surroundings and impact on
another test on run day itself, or if you can’t do other participants, spectators, volunteers and
that then the day before, and then follow up the public. Don’t run with or carry children in the
with one the following Wednesday or Thursday. race
• Please consider wearing a face covering pre • Bring your own hand sanitizer
and post-race (i.e. before and after entering the
field of competition) • If you experience COVID-19 symptoms soon
after the event, then please make this known
• Do your homework – make sure you are aware through the government’s test & trace system
of and understand the pre-race briefing
information
• Come ready to run - minimise your interaction
with race staff, volunteers and participants by
being as self-sufficient as possible
Thank you from all the team
at Events of the North
we can’t wait to get
back up and running!
The 150 strong volunteer team over the Worcester City Runs is integral to the event and we really
appreciate the time they give up for your enjoyment. Please say thank you as you run round the course!
Please make sure to check the event website Follow us on social media for live
for the most up to date information. event updates:
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