M&S Electrical Beckley 10k & 5k

Race Location
Beckley Village Centre, Main Street, Beckley Nr Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6RL

Race HQ
The Race HQ will be located inside Beckley Village Centre.

Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 09:00
Junior Run Start: 10:30
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 10:50
Race Start (10k & 5k): 11:00

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 park on Main Street following marshals instructions to ensure you do not obstruct the race route. Once you arrive at Beckley Village Centre, you will be directed by our parking marshals. Please be mindful of local residents and do not  park on double yellow lines or obstruct any driveways.

Toilets
Public toilet facilities are available in the Village Centre. There are no toilets available on the course.

Headphones
Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.

 

The start & finish
The start and finish are in separate locations but close to the Race HQ.

About the course
The route passes through the quiet country lanes around the East Sussex village of Beckley. Both the 10k & 5k are both single lapped and hilly with 5k runners splitting from the 10k runners and continuing on a loop back to the finish at approximately 2.5km. Please watch out for race signage and listen to marshal instructions.

The course can be fairly narrow in places.  It includes a couple of challenging hills but the final stretch is mainly downhill, offering the chance for a fast finish.

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

 

Recommended Kit & Footwear
We recommend your favourite road running shoes for this race. 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
There will be a water station provided at the finish together with two water stations at approximately 2km & 7km.
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.

 

We are proud to invite our junior racers to the start line for their very own dedicated event so that they can experience the thrill of race day for themselves.

The approximately 1 mile race will take place at 10:30, before the main race.

While this race will not be chip timed, all runners will receive a finishers medal. There will be a trophy for the 1st boy and girl. Race numbers are only available for collection on the day. 

Parents are responsible for collecting their children at the finish line. And, if parents are accompanying younger racers then no additional entry is required. However, participating parents will not receive a chip time or medal.

We hope that you will join us in supporting our young runners with uproarious cheers as they cross the finish line!

 

Medals & Prizes
There will be a bespoke medal awarded to all finishers of the 10k & 5k. 

Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female (10k & 5k)
Trophies for age category winners male 40-75 & female 35-70 (10k 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.