Coastbuster 10 Mile & 10k

Race Location
Government Acre, Westcliff Promenade, Ramsgate, CT11 0EY

Race HQ
Race HQ will be located on the green at Government Acre. Look out for race signage.

Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 08:30
Junior Run Start: 09:30
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 09:50
Race Start (10 mile & 10k): 10:00

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
Street parking will be available along the esplanade and adjoining roads, and there are several public car parks available within walking distance which include, Cannon Road Car Park, Cannon Rd, Ramsgate, CT11 9SQ (15 minute walk) & Royal Harbour Car Park, Leopold St, Ramsgate, CT11 9EF (2 minute walk).

Please leave enough time to park and make your way to the race start. We would ask runners to ensure that they park considerately and pay any relevant charges that may apply.

Toilets
Public toilets are available on the green at Government Acre along with portable toilets.

Headphones
Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.

 

The start & finish
Both distances start and finish in the same location and this is close to the Race HQ.

About the course
The race will take place on tarmac or pavement throughout. The 10 mile route takes you from Government Acre, through Ramsgate and King George VI Memorial Park, out to Broadstairs where it will turn you around back to the finish following a similar route. The 10k will turnaround slightly before King George Park adjacent to Victoria Parade. Please look out for uneven or slippery sections - and potholes!

Other route users
You will be sharing the route with other users. Please race with care throughout the event, remaining aware of your surroundings and any traffic. 

 

Recommended Kit & Footwear
Your favourite running shoes should be fine 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
We will supply a well-stocked water station at the race finish with two additional water stations on the course, one of which is passed twice for those completing the 10 mile race. Whilst we will ensure that our water stations are well supplied, runners should ensure that they are fully hydrated and we recommend that you carry your 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 1k race will take place at 09:30, before the main race.

While this race will not be chip timed, all runners will receive a finishers medal. 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 10 mile & 10k. 

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