Standalone 10k
2024 Runners information
Date: Sunday 6th October 2024
Start time: 9:30am
Race HQ: Standalone Farm, Wilbury Road, Letchworth, SG6 4JN
The race will start at 9:30, Please turn up in plenty of time to pick up your race number, (registration will close at 9am) go to the toilet and be at the start ready to run. We suggest you arrive an hour before the race starts.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Click here for Information about road closures
Keep up to date!
RUNNING NUMBER (INCLUDES CHIP)
This year we are using RacesOnline from Welwyn for our timing and results. We are using reusable race numbers again. This will include a timing chip and has holes in each corner for pinning to your running top. After the race, please return the running number in the bins provided in the finish area or when you collect your baggage when you retrieve your bag.
You can pick up your running number at the following locations:
LATE ENTRY
There will be no late entries on the day as it will fill many weeks before race day. If in doubt, we suggest you enter early.
ON RACE DAY
The race will start at 9:30 am, please ensure you turn up in plenty of time to pick up your race, go to the toilet and be at the start ready to run.
Stevenage Leisure will be providing a warm-up in the farm car park at 8:40 am.
RACE T-SHIRTS
There is an opportunity to buy the iconic race T-shirt upon entry to the event. Please go to the race entry site for more information. There may be T-shirts available to buy at the farm on race day but we cannot promise there will be any left.
Getting to the race:
Race day car parking:
Baggage:
The start:
Opportunity to recycle old trainers
DURING THE RACE
For a detailed description of the course please click below
Course Description
Race Safety:
AFTER THE RACE
IMPORTANT: The finish area has moved to the access road and is now on tarmac (not grass as in previous years).
AT THE FARM
Whether you are running or spectating there will be plenty on the farm to enjoy, including:
Results:
Photos:
Free Kids’ Fun Run:
A VERY BIG THANK YOU!
Thank you to the following sponsors and supporters, without whom this great event could not take place.
Please note:
BEFORE THE EVENT
Click here for Information about road closures
Keep up to date!
- More information and latest news on the race can be found at www.standalone10k.org.uk or on Instagram @standalone_10k and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/standalone10k
RUNNING NUMBER (INCLUDES CHIP)
This year we are using RacesOnline from Welwyn for our timing and results. We are using reusable race numbers again. This will include a timing chip and has holes in each corner for pinning to your running top. After the race, please return the running number in the bins provided in the finish area or when you collect your baggage when you retrieve your bag.
You can pick up your running number at the following locations:
- Trisports (48 Station Rd, Letchworth. SG6 3BE) – Thursday 3rd October – 4 pm – 6 pm.
- Trisports – Friday 4th October – 4 pm – 6 pm.
- Trisports – Saturday 5th October – 10 am – 4 pm.
- Standalone Farm – Sunday 6th October – 7:45 am – 9 am.
LATE ENTRY
There will be no late entries on the day as it will fill many weeks before race day. If in doubt, we suggest you enter early.
ON RACE DAY
The race will start at 9:30 am, please ensure you turn up in plenty of time to pick up your race, go to the toilet and be at the start ready to run.
Stevenage Leisure will be providing a warm-up in the farm car park at 8:40 am.
RACE T-SHIRTS
There is an opportunity to buy the iconic race T-shirt upon entry to the event. Please go to the race entry site for more information. There may be T-shirts available to buy at the farm on race day but we cannot promise there will be any left.
Getting to the race:
- We are working hard to make Standalone 10k 2023 as environmentally friendly as possible (click for more info) and we need your help with this.
- If you live locally, please walk or cycle to the farm, you'll arrive nicely warmed up and it is a great cool down after the race! We will be providing additional cycle racks on the farm, just follow the signs at race HQ.
- Standalone Farm is just a 17 minute walk (click here) (click) from Letchworth Garden City Train station, which is on the London to Cambridge line (click here)
- Please car share, if possible, not only is this more environmentally friendly but it will also ease pressure on our car park and reduce queues
Race day car parking:
- The main car park is accessed from Stotfold Road, Letchworth, SG6 4JS.
- The car park opens at 7:45am.
- Official race parking is free.
- Please note, there is NO EXIT from the car park during the race! as the exit crosses the race path! The exit from the car park will open at approx 10:45. Please, NO DROP OFFS at the main car park due to small entrance and constant need for incoming cars only!
- We will have signs on the main routes through Letchworth directing you to the main parking - please follow these.
- There is NO PARKING in the usual Standalone Farm car parks.
- Alternative parking for those who need to leave before the main car park is open is at The Spirella Building, Letchworth, SG6 4ET. Please allow for a 15 minute walk to Standalone Farm (click here)
- To minimise the impact on local residents, please don’t park on the roads around the farm
Baggage:
- We will have limited baggage facilities on the farm, where possible, we do ask runners to turn up ready to run. You will need your race number to collect your bag and there will be buckets for you to return your number in this area.
- We have added more toilets for this year’s race.
- Please give yourself plenty of time to use them and get to the start.
- NB. We have a men’s 6-man urinal within the toilet area.
The start:
- The start is in Wilbury Road and is a 5-minute walk from the far. Please give yourself plenty of time to get there.
- We will have start bays based on predicted times. Please line up in the correct bay at the start.
- Please note that the finish has moved to the farm access road (see below).
Opportunity to recycle old trainers
- If you have any old, clean trainers that you would like to recycle we will have a bin at registration to collect these. Please tie the laces together. The trainers will be going to https://www.jogonagain.com who recycle them in various way.
DURING THE RACE
For a detailed description of the course please click below
Course Description
Race Safety:
- Please obey the instructions of the race marshals and police at all times.
- You must stay on the left hand side of the road and you must stay within the line of marshals and cones on the by-pass.
- Wearing headphones (including bone conducting headphones) is prohibited for your own safety and for the safety of other runners.
- Failing to comply with any of these instructions will result in disqualification.
- Marshals have no powers to stop traffic outside the road closure area therefore all runners are responsible for their own safety.
- The race is not suitable for wheelchairs, dogs or running buggies
- Runners may be asked to move on to pavements so we can reopen roads
- Water station will be available on the course at 5km
AFTER THE RACE
IMPORTANT: The finish area has moved to the access road and is now on tarmac (not grass as in previous years).
- There are 2 speed bumps in the last 100m. They will be clearly marked. Please take care.
- The finish area will only be accessible to runners and officials, not spectators. There is a narrow grass verge where spectators can get close to the finish, but the best place to watch will be on the footpath on Wilbury Road.
- Runners can meet friends and family at the exit of the finish area near the farm buildings and food stalls.
- Water in the finish area will be provided in reusable cups. Please do not take them home with you!
- Bring your own labelled water bottle and leave it on one of the dedicated tables in the finish area so you can pick it up once you are finished.
- The prize presentation will take place as soon as possible after the first runners cross the line. Please listen for announcements.
- Cash prizes will be awarded to:
- 1st-5th Male and Female finishers (£80, £60, £50, £40, £30).
- £100 for new course record (Male 30:28 (David Wardle 2012), Female 34:29 (Hannah Walker 2011)).
- 1st MV40, MV50, MV60, MV70, FV40, FV50, FV60, FV70, MU20, FU20 (£20).
- 1st Male and Female un-attached SG6 runners (£20).
- 1st Male and Female Team (of 4)
AT THE FARM
Whether you are running or spectating there will be plenty on the farm to enjoy, including:
- A wide range of hot food, coffee and cake.
- Sports equipment from Trisports.
- Post-race massage.
- Sorry, there are no showers!
- Live entertainment.
- The farm is closed to the public on race day.
Results:
- Race results will be displayed on a large screen in the registration gazebo using your race number.
- You will receive an email message confirming your finishing time almost immediately after you have finished.
- Results will be published on the Standalone web site: www.standalone10k.org.uk as well as on our timing providers website: https://my.raceresult.com/230198
Photos:
- Photos taken by our volunteer photographers will be shared after the event.
Free Kids’ Fun Run:
- Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer a children’s fun run but there are local junior park runs in Letchworth Garden City and Hitchin every Sunday at 9am. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/events/juniorevents/#geo=3.35/51.55/3.2
- Come and run with North Herts Road Runners, we meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, more information can be found here: www.nhrr.org.uk/
- Look out for other races organized by North Herts Road Runners
- 1st Saturday of the month 5k - 1st Saturday of each month at 9am on Norton Common
- Greenway Challenge – May 2024. See the NHRR website for more information.
- Run Around the Garden race series – See https://loveletchworth.com/events/ for more information.
A VERY BIG THANK YOU!
Thank you to the following sponsors and supporters, without whom this great event could not take place.
- Trisports
- E H Crouch
- Vutie Beets
- Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation
- Stevenage Leisure Limited
- Letchworth Scouts
- Letchworth Army Cadets
Please note:
- The race organisers will not be held responsible for incorrect reporting of results if your race number is worn incorrectly.
- If the event is cancelled no money will be refunded; any surplus will go to charity