Hadleigh Legacy 10k

Race Location
Hadleigh Country Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2PP

Race HQ
The Race HQ will be located at the Country Park and will be well signposted from the carpark.

Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 09:00
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 10:20
Race Start: 10:30

Bag Drop
You are welcome to leave your bag at the unmanned baggage drop at Race HQ, however, this is done at your own risk and discretion. The team will not handle your bags and you will be responsible for labelling them clearly.

Facilities
Unfortunately, there are no changing facilities available at this site so we recommend arriving ready to run!

Parking
Car parking is available at the park entrance. Please note, that you will be responsible for paying the correct parking fee on the day which can be done via the pay stations or the MiPermit parking app. 

Toilets
Public toilets will also be available within the park, including disabled and baby changing facilities at The Hub. Please note, there will be no toilets available on the course. 

Headphones
Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.

The start & finish
The 10k starts and finishes in the same location and this is close to the Race HQ.

About the course
The new single lap course will still provide a challenge with tough hills and plenty of mud. A hugely enjoyable off-road 10k utilising the footpaths, grass fields and trails set within the grounds of Hadleigh Park. It's trail running at its absolute best.

The course has been measured using GPS but, because of its multi terrain nature, it cannot carry a certificate of course accuracy. The route will be clearly marked using large route arrows and directional cones, as well as being marshalled throughout. 

Other route users
Please be aware that you are sharing the paths and trails with other walkers, runners and the odd cyclist, many of whom live locally. We ask that you race with care and remain courteous at all times.

Recommended Kit & Footwear
We would recommend trail shoes for this race. If it has been raining in the lead-up to race-day then the course is likely to be quite muddy and slippery underfoot. Please keep an eye on the forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions, bringing a spare set of clothes (and socks!) for after the race, if needed.

Litter
Please do NOT drop litter. Bins will be provided, so please dispose of any litter correctly or take it home with you.

Water Stations
As well as a water station at the end of the race, there will be an additional water station at the approximately the half way point.
Whilst we will ensure that our water stations are well supplied, runners should ensure that they are fully hydrated and also consider carrying their own water.

Going Green
To help reduce the carbon footprint of this race, we would like to encourage all our runners to bring their own camel packs or reusable cups for this race. Our teams at the water stations will be happy to fill any receptacle that you might bring with you so that you stay hydrated and racing fit! If you are able to car share, then this would be wonderful!

Your route & marshals...
Your course will be clearly marked using large route arrows and directional cones, as well as being marshalled throughout. Please listen and obey all marshal instructions given. There will be a sweep marshal which will follow the last runner to make sure that no one is left on the route. All marshals will remain in place until stood down by the sweep marshal.

Spectators
We always welcome anyone that would like to cheer on our runners and join the good spirit of the race by lending their encouragement and support.

Medals & Prizes
There will be a bespoke medal awarded to all finishers.

Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female winners.
Trophies for 1st male and female age group categories.

Weather permitting, the presentation will take place approximately 45 - 60 minutes after the first runner has crossed the finish line and when all the prize winners have arrived home.

Please listen for announcements from your Race Director.

Results
Live and provisional results will be available on the Nice Work website asap after the race. If you have any questions regarding the live results, please ensure that you have emailed this through to us by midday on the following Thursday. Any changes submitted after this time will not be included in the final results.