Information for the day 


Please bring
  • Safety pins [4 for each runner] to fasten your number to your shirt.
 
Diet
  • Have a light breakfast but drink plenty so you are well hydrated.
 
Race Numbers
  • All numbers are to be collected on the day.
  • Your number will be at the Registration Desk on the Registration Field.
  • See Registration acknowledgment email for more information.
  • On the back of your number will state that you should not run if feeling unwell and at your discretion and responsibility
 
Arrival
  • Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time.
  • Start times are 09.30am for the 2k run and 10.15am for the 10k run.
 
Parking
There is parking in 3 locations:-
  1. By the Alton Water Cafe, off the approach road.
  2. The overspill to the Alton Water Sports Center.
  3. The car park near the entrance to Anglia Water.
  4. There will be marshals to help direct you. 
 
Toilets
Toilet facilities are:-
  • In the Alton Water Sports Centre,
  • In the Information Centre,
  • Limited portaloos on the Registration Field.
 
Terrain
This is a mixed terrain run so please note that some of the route is on uneven ground.

Start
2k Run
09.15am: near the Alton Water Sports Centre.
The course runs in a loop and finishes in the same area.
 
Start
5K Run
09.45am near the Alton Water Sports Centre.
The course runs a loop and finishes in the same area

Start
10k Run
10.30am: on the Dam.
The more competent and fast runners to start at the front.

Route
see Course Map page Course map

During the run
  • There are water stations on the 10k course.
  • If you fell unwell please stop.
  • Tell a marshal if you can see one.
  • If not, ask a runner to inform the next marshal on the circuit.

After the race 
10k Runners
  • Please ensure you cross the finishing line.
  • [in order to receive your time.]
  • T- shirts will be given to the first 100 finishers.

5K Runners

  • Please ensure you cross the finish line
  • (in order to receive your time)
  • T-Shirts will be given to the first 50 finishers
2k Runners
  • There will be a large clock on display.
  • You need to time yourself.
  • There are medals for all under 18yr olds who competed

Registration
This will all be done online prior to the day.
 
From 08.30am on the day there will be: 
  • A BBQ Breakfast,
  • Coffee, tea, soup & cold drinks,
  • Home Made Cake Stall
  • CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT!

Prizes

 

10K Awards
 
First 100 to finish - 2011 Alton Water Run T-shirt
All other finishers - 2011 Alton Water Run medal
 
trophies for:
 
1st male  
1st female
1st vet male (40+)
1st vet female (35+)
1st male parent from the 3 organising schools
1st female parent from the 3 organising schools
 
NB.  maximum one trophy/place per runner
 
 
2K Awards
 
 
All junior runners - 2011 Run medal
 
Individual prizes for:
 
1st, 2nd, 3rd boy (under 16)
1st, 2nd, 3rd girl (under 16)
 
prize for best fancy dress boy and girl (under 16) runners 

 

 

Refunds, Cancellations and Transfers
 
Refunds and Cancellations
If you change your mind or decide to cancel your place because of injury, illness, lack of training, weather or other reason then unfortunately the organisers of the Alton Water Run will not be able to refund your entry fee. In addition no refunds will be given if the race has to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond the organisers control.
 
Transfers
Entries to the Alton Water Run are personal to the applicant and race numbers must not be sold or transferred under any circumstances. Any runner who knowingly competes in another person's race number will be disqualified.

If you should have any questions regarding the Refunds, Cancellations and Transfers Policy please contact the race organisers through our contacts page.

 

We look forward to seeing you on the day.
 
If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the team using our contact page or click here