Crowborough 10k & 5k

Race Location
Beacon Academy, North Beeches Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2AS

Race HQ
Race HQ will be located in the main hall. Look out for race signage.

Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 08:00
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 09:50
Race Start (10k & 5k): 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
Given the limited parking facilities, we would recommend car sharing where possible. Please use the car parks provided and follow marshal instructions. Please note, there are no parking facilities at the finish.

Toilets
Toilet facilities are available at the Academy (North Beeches site).

Headphones
Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.

 

The start & finish
The race start and finish are separate locations, the start is at Beacon Academy (Main Site) and the finish is at Beacon Academy (Green Site).

About the course
The race takes place over a challenging two-lapped, accurately measured course and takes in the pretty lanes of the surrounding area and Crowborough. From East Beeches Road, runners head up Old Lane and then complete one lap (for 5k runners) and two laps (for 10k runners) of Green Lane, Crowborough Hill and Palesgate Lane.

Please note, if there is deep water at Palesgate Lane, the race will be diverted over the footbridge parallel to the ford. 

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

 

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 halfway point and at the finish line. 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 of the 10k & 5k.

Trophies awarded as follows:
1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female (both distances)
1st junior male & female (both distances)
1st senior male & female (10k only)
1st veteran male in age category bands - 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 & 75  (10k only)
1st veteran female in age category bands - 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 & 75 (10k only)
First three UKA affiliated male teams, four runners to count (10k only)
First three UKA affiliate female teams, three runners to count (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.