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1.
How much does the Race cost?
Club Runners
- £12, Non Club runners - £14,
On the Day (all) - £15
Cheques made payable to: MHMCT
2. What is the minimum age for a person to run the half marathon?
The minimum age is 17 on
the day as per UK Athletic Rules. Runners can still be 16 when
they enter but must have reached 17 by race day.
3.
How will I know if my entry has been accepted?
All postal and on-line entries WILL be accepted. We will post out Information
packs, which will include your race number from Monday 23rd May 2011. If you have
entered before that date then this is the
earliest
you will receive any communication from us. We will post out our
last batch of Information packs on Tuesday 21st June 2011. Any
queries will be dealt with at the Information desk on THE
MORNING OF THE RACE.
4. When does the Race Information come out to runners?
Race numbers and information will start to be mailed out on Monday
23rd May. For
entries received after that date we aim to turn around the number and info
within 72 hours.
5.
Is the Course hilly?
The course can best be
described as semi rural and slightly undulating.
course map
6.
Will there be refreshments available?
Yes, hot and
cold food and drinks will be available.
7.
Where are the Water and Sponge Stations?
There are 5
water stations at about 3 miles, 5 miles, 7 miles, 10 miles and 12 miles. Sponge
stations are provided just before the 7 and 10 mile water points. All are
clearly marked on course maps.
8.
Can I enter on the Day?
Yes,
registration opens at 8.30am & closes at 9.45am.
9.
Will ‘on the day’ entrants be eligible for prizes?
Yes. Eligibility will be exactly
the same as pre-entered runners. All runners will receive a T-Shirt.
10.
How do I get to the race and where do I park?
Postcode NG18 4JX - Follow race direction signs from A38 and A60 and
A617 as you enter Mansfield
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11.
Is there Bag storage, changing, toilets and shower facilities?
Yes on all 4
counts. Bag Storage will be manned at all times.
12.
What size are the T-shirts?
There will be
a range of small, medium and large T-shirts, the numbers of each we will
estimated based on previous races. Inevitably if you finish in the last 10% of
the runners you may not receive your size!
13.
Is there are cut off time?
We aim to
have a cut off at around 2½ hours. The sweep bus will travel behind the last
runner as far as possible but must keep to the 2½ hour pace to provide the
safety service for those ahead too.
14.
When will the results be available?
We aim to
post the results for the top 50 runners by 11.40am and
will be updated throughout the day. Full results will be on the website the
following Monday and in the Mansfield CHAD the following Wednesday.
15.
Are wheelchair entries accepted?
Unfortunately,
we do not believe the course offers the safety that wheelchair users should
expect from a half marathon and, therefore, we are currently unable to accept
wheelchair entries. Wheelchairs can, however, take part in the Fun Run.
16.
What are the current course records?
The Course record for is held by
Raymond Tonui with a time of 64mins 40
seconds set in 2009.
17.
Where can I find previous race results?
The results
from 2003 onwards will be posted on this site. We are currently
working on uploading results from earlier years also.
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18.
Do you accept credit card payment?
No,
unfortunately we do not yet have this facility but we will have online entry in
2010.
19.
When is the last accepted postal entry?
Last postal entry must be received by Saturday, 18th June 2011. Race numbers for any
entries received after this time can be collected on the registration desk from
8.30am on the day of the race.
20.
What
happens if, after entering, I am unable to attend the event for any reason?
Unfortunately,
we are unable to refund any entry fees paid in the event of non attendance.
21.
When do the roads around the site close?
The roads around the start area
will be closed from 9-30am. There will be vehicle access onto Berry Hill Park via
Black Scotch Lane ONLY for competitors. Race car park is only 200m from race HQ. Police
will be closing roads on the course as race progresses and reopening them as
soon as possible as runners have passed through.
22.
Where can I watch the race as a spectator?
The new course is a single large lap.
23.
Can Veteran runners win more than one prize?
Yes. The top
30 men and top 10 women to finish will receive that particular prize regardless
of whether they are a veteran or not. Prizes will be awarded in addition to the
top 50 /10 to the leading veteran in each age group (5 year bands). In 2003
almost half of the runners in the top 50 were veterans.
24.
If I pre-enter do I have to report in on the day?
It is NOT
necessary for pre-entered runners to ‘sign in’ BEFORE the race. You will
receive your race number with your race information pack. You just need to go
straight to the start line.
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25.
Are mile markers available on the course?
Yes. There
will be a mile marker clearly displayed at each mile. In addition there will be
a half way point identified and count down to the finish from 13 miles. Time
splits will be shouted out to all runners at 5 and 10 miles.
26.
What if I lose my number or it does not arrive in the post?
Go to the information desk on the morning of the race
and we will deal with that problem.
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