Get Set for the Wilmslow Running Festival
All the latest news and information ahead of this weekends Festival.
Click here for all of the important pre race information in our event booklet.
The pre event at race HQ, Wilmslow RUFC starts tomorrow at 9:30am with an action packed day! We’ll have leading physios, coaches and athletes sharing their knowledge and experiences as well as refreshments and live entertainment. Running Bear will also be on hand with some pre race bargains!
Number pick up is also available throughout the day at race HQ. You can also pick up numbers for friends or family providing you have their date of birth.
You can see a short video of this on our Festival Facebook page
Food, drink and refreshments are available including the delcicous banana bread below baked by Carole. As well as the banana bread there will be homemade soup and freshly baked bread to help you fuel for race day.
Here’s just some of the highlights taking part tomorrow;
Event Day
Number collection is available from Race HQ at Wilmslow Running Club from 7:45am. Please arrive early to avoid any delay.
Race HQ Address;
Wilmslow Rugby Union Football Club Kings Road
Wilmslow
SK9 5PZ
As a reminder, The Waters Half Marathon and Running Bear 10k will start at 10am with the Fun Run starting at 10:15am.
Please arrive at the start line by 9:50am so we can get underway on time and for the final pre race safety briefing. The wheelchair athlete Stuart Bloor will start just ahead off the main race for Half Marathon and 10k. He will be doing the 10k course.
You can read more about parking and directions in the information booklet here. We kindly request you park early and be responsible and respectful to local residents. 100 car parking spaces are available at race HQ as well as an additional 400 spaces at Waters Car Park.
We kindly ask you to car share where possible and if you live locally leave your car at home.
Spring is on it’s way and the weather looks fantastic for race day, sunny with a gentle breeze. So don’t forget your sun screen! It’s important to drink plenty and optimise hydration over the next couple of days as well as race morning. We have water stations throughout the course and water and energy drinks at the finish.
The water stations, in line with EA Guidelines, will be self-help. Take care with disposing them they can be a danger to other runners and spectators.
Toilets are available at race HQ and finish line.
Listen out for live entertainment from Retro Disco from Fallibroome Academy pre race! Silk FM will be in attendance on the day located at HQ and the finish line. We’ll also have entertainment on route from the Hullabaloo choir to help you sing and dance your way to a PB! Give them a cheer as you pass through Mobberley.
A course map can be found in the booklet, however please note the start line has been pulled back a short distance this year to enable a faster and safer finish on the road rather than Sandly Lane.
Once you’ve finished your race, make your way down Sandy Lane where you will be greeted with medals, drinks, Tribe Bars, toilets, first aid and refreshments including drinks, juices, coffee and ice creams.
Prize giving will follow for the winners post race.
Your safety is paramount to us. First aid is situated at various points along the course. Should you feel unwell during the race please let your nearest marshal know so we can arrange for medics to get to you as soon as possible. If you come across anyone injured or in distress, please report it to the nearest marshal who will be in contact with our event team and our first aid providers. First aid is also available at the start and finish area. We will have 300 marshals on the course and a medical provision from Mersey Medical pictured below to ensure you have an enjoyable and safe race.
After you’ve completed your event you can view your photographs here, which are free to download. Results will be available via Nifty Entries here. We’ll share both links on our social channels after the race and on the website.
Finally, a reminder to optimise hydration over the next couple of days and take on board extra fluids on race day.
On behalf of the Wilmslow Running Festival, wishing you all a fantastic weekend and best of luck on Sunday!
