Tynedale 10 Mile Jelly Road Race

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: OVINGHAM BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED TO VEHICLES FOR MAJOR REPAIR WORK IN 2014. IT WILL BE OPEN TO PEDESTRIANS. PARKING FOR THIS RACE WILL BE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE (PRUDHOE SIDE OF THE RIVER) ONLY. RACE BUSES TO THE START OF THE RACE WILL LEAVE FROM THE PRUDHOE STATION CAR PARK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE RIVER, NOT FROM OVINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS.

ACCESS TO PARKING WILL BE EITHER VIA WYLAM BRIDGE IF COMING FROM THE NORTH EAST, OR THE A68 BRIDGE (BETWEEN RIDING MILL & STOCKSFIELD) IF COMING FROM THE NORTH WEST.

 

PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN OVINGHAM VILLAGE.

 

• Undulating, scenic, rural route, mostly on closed roads (approx. 8.5m out of the 10miles)

• Chip and number collection will be from the Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham (NE46 3PD), where toilets and changing facilities are available.

• Baggage transport to the finish is available from outside the Wentworth Leisure Centre.

• The start of the race is on the Beaufront Road, Hexham, which is approximately 10-15 minutes walk from the Wentworth Leisure Centre. Please arrive early enough to get to the start in good time. Please use the pedestrian crossing near Tesco to cross the road, then turn right towards the A69 and once over the bridge follow instructions from marshals.

• The race finishes at Ovingham Middle School, where changing facilities (no showers) will be available.

• Bus transport from Prudhoe station car park to the race start at Hexham is at 9am and 10am and costs £3, which must be booked and paid for in advance with entry. There is no guarantee of a place on the bus if you have not pre-booked and paid.

• Free jelly and sandwich after the race to all runners at Ovingham Middle School. Refreshments available for families.

• Only one individual prize per runner.

• Runners must not wear ipods or other musical devices for their own safety, and that of other runners.

• This race forms the NECAA and NEMAA 10mile championships.

• There is a £2 reduction if you enter both this race and the Tynedale 10k at the same time.

• Please DO NOT park in Ovingham village. Inconsiderate parking could jeopardize the future running of this race. Please use the car parks on the south side of Ovingham Bridge at Low Prudhoe (approx. 15mins walk from the school).

• Entrants should check the Tynedale Harriers website for last minute information before setting off to the race.

 

Route details:

The race starts on the Beaufront Road on the edge of Hexham and runs to Corbridge, coming in past the Roman site. It runs through Corbridge, up the Newcastle road and out to Styford High Barns where the route turns right and heads down towards Bywell. From Bywell the route runs alongside the river until it hits the road from Ovington to Ovingham, where it turns right to follow the road to the finish at Ovingham Middle School.

 

Cancellation Policy:

If the event has to be cancelled or delayed we regret that refunds cannot be made. We will only cancel in the interests of safety on the advice of the police and race officials.

End of race food will however be available in exchange for your race number. This must be collected in person as it cannot be posted!

 

Exchange Policy:

Numbers cannot be exchanged at any time following acceptance of entry.

 

SPONSORED BY