Bewl 15 & 5 Mile

Race Location
Blacksmiths Lane, Wadhurst, Sussex, TN5 6AZ Please note, do not make your way to Bewl Water.

Race HQ
The Race HQ will be located by the race start/finish and in the field at the bottom of Blacksmiths Lane. Look out for signage to direct you.

Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 08:30
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 09:50
Race Start (15 Mile): 10:00
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 10:15
Race Start (5 Mile): 10:25

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
Please note, there will be no parking available at Uplands School or Sports Centre. Parking is available as follows;

At the Greyhound Pub, High St, Wadhurst TN5 6AP (public parking here is limited and not in the pub parking bays)
In the field at the end of Lower High Street, Wadhurst (weather dependent). This field is situated on a working farm and is approximately a 1/4 mile walk from the start of the race at the bottom of Blacksmiths Lane. Marshal's will be in place to direct you.

Toilets
Toilet facilities are available on the field at the start/finish close to Race HQ. 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 start/finish of both races is located a short walk from the Race HQ in Blacksmiths Lane. Please be aware of the new drain humps which are now located right at the start/finish.

About the course
The 15 mile race takes you on a downhill section to Bewl Water and after covering a circuit you make your way back up the undulating lanes of Wadhurst back to the finish. There will be a mixture of approximately 3/4 hard trail and 1/4 tarmac. The 5 mile is an out and back route through pretty woodland and along a section of Bewl Water.

Please be careful of uneven trails underfoot. There may be some protruding tree roots in places which may cause a trip hazard. If the weather has remained dry, then the trails will be hard. However, if there has been a substantial amount of rain prior to the race then the trails can become quite soft and slippery. We would advise runners to take care in these conditions.

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

Recommended Kit & Footwear
We recommend trail shoes for this event, if you have them. Please keep an eye on the forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions, bringing a spare set of clothes (and socks!) 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
In the 15 Mile race, there will be five well-stocked water stations at the following points throughout the race;

Bewl Visitors Centre
Rosemary Lane
Overys
Alberts House
Chessons Farm (on Wards Lane)

In the 5 Mile race, there will be a water station at the turnaround point.

Whilst we will ensure that all our water stations are well supplied, runners should ensure that they are fully hydrated and also consider carrying their own water, especially if the weather is warm.

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 of the 15 & 5 mile and there is a £100 cash prize for the male and female winners of the 15 mile. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female in both the 15 and 5 mile and age category trophies in the 15 mile only. 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.