Run Round the Garden Runners Information
Start times
10:00 am 5 km
11:00 am 1 mile
11:30 am Children’s Fun Run
Numbers
Race numbers are required for both the 5km and the mile races. They can be collected either on race day or the day before. If you are collecting on the day, please arrive in plenty of time.
Saturday 16th – Collect from Lane and Bennetts estate agents, 31 Station Road, Letchworth, SG6 3BB between 1pm and 3pm
Sunday 17th – Collect from Cultivo lounge, Leys Avenue from 8:30am
Please complete the medical information on the reverse of the number. Pens and safety pins will be available. Please include details of any medical condition or allergy to any drugs, and the name and phone number of the person we should contact in an emergency. This is very important, please make sure you do this.
Race HQ
Race HQ is located in Letchworth town centre on Leys Avenue next to the fountains. The start/finish area is also located here. See [HQ] on map below.
10:00 am 5 km
11:00 am 1 mile
11:30 am Children’s Fun Run
Numbers
Race numbers are required for both the 5km and the mile races. They can be collected either on race day or the day before. If you are collecting on the day, please arrive in plenty of time.
Saturday 16th – Collect from Lane and Bennetts estate agents, 31 Station Road, Letchworth, SG6 3BB between 1pm and 3pm
Sunday 17th – Collect from Cultivo lounge, Leys Avenue from 8:30am
Please complete the medical information on the reverse of the number. Pens and safety pins will be available. Please include details of any medical condition or allergy to any drugs, and the name and phone number of the person we should contact in an emergency. This is very important, please make sure you do this.
Race HQ
Race HQ is located in Letchworth town centre on Leys Avenue next to the fountains. The start/finish area is also located here. See [HQ] on map below.
Race Safety
Obey the instructions of the race marshals and police at all times. Wearing headphones is prohibited, as it’s important that you can hear instructions from the marshals. Failing to comply with any of these instructions will result in disqualification. The race is not suitable for dogs.
Parking
There are several free carparks available on Sunday.
- The Wynd
- The multi-story car park off Gernon Road
- Morrisons
- The Spirella Building
Please DO NOT park in the road closures on Eastcheap, Leys Avenue and Broadway.
Toilets
Male and female toilets are located in the following two locations;
- Portable toilets, including disabled are located in the Wynd.
- The shopping arcade next to the multi-story car park.
There are also toilets which are available for use in Cultivo Lounge
See [T] on map above.
Water
Water is available after the race at the finish line area. There are no water stations on the race course. Please remember to sufficiently hydrate before starting the race and remember to re-hydrate afterwards. Banans and satsumas will also be available at the end of the race thanks to Parmar Stores, HItchin.
Baggage
There is a baggage area located in the start/finish area for bags and personal items but you are strongly advised to take care of yourself and your belongings at all times and not to leave any watches, jewellery or other valuable items in the storage area as the organisers are not liable for any loss or damage.
The baggage area is located at the start/finish area and will be clearly signposted.
Route Description
Both routes start and finish on Leys Avenue and head up towards the train station, turning left and heading down Eastcheap all the way to Gernon Road. The route then heads round Broadway Gardens long-about anti-clockwise until reaching Broadway. The two routes differ slightly in how far they travel up Broadway before turning round and heading back to continue round the long-about back towards Gernon Road and back down Eastcheap.
The mile is one time round the route described whereas the 5km is a two lap course, meaning that there is another turn on Leys Avenue to head back on a second lap.
5km 1 mile
Pacers
For the 5km race only – there will be pacers. The target times will be 20, 25, 30 and 35 minutes. Pacers will be identified by pacer bibs and will be placed next to pacing boards at the start line.
Medical Support
Medical back up will be available at race HQ provided by Hearts Services Herts Ltd. You must ensure that you are medically fit to undertake this event The fitness, training and medical condition of each entrant are matters for his or her own personal concern and anyone in doubt about their ability should not start.
Prizes
The following prizes will be awarded shortly following each race individually. There are prizes for the first three men and woman in each race and medals for all finishers.
Results
Online results will be available after the race, follow the link on http://www.runroundthegarden.org.uk/
Children’s Fun Run
There will be an approx. 1 mile fun run at 11:30. Registration is not required. Please follow the signs and listen for announcements. Parents are able to run with children as well as prams.
Course Measurement and Insurance
The measurement certificates for each race will be available on the day.
The ARC permit for the race is 18/360.
Market Place
The following stalls will be present in race HQ for information and services.
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation
Sports Therapy 4 U
Tripsports
Active Letchworth
Tracks autism (2018 NHRR charity, registered charity number 1107257)
Jackie's Drop-in (2018 NHRR charity, registered charity number 1157193)
Local coffee shops will also be open, why not hang around after the race and have a coffee to celebrate? There will also be other sports clubs advertising what they do, have a look around and see if there are any other sports you fancy taking part in!
Looking for another challenge?
Entries for the Standalone 10k are open, see www.standalone10k.org.uk for more info. Or come and join us on the first Saturday of every month for a friendly 5km race round Norton Common, see http://www.firstsaturday5km.org.uk. The July running of this event is the Midsummer Dawn and Dusk event with the opportunity to run the course twice in one day
For the 5km race only – there will be pacers. The target times will be 20, 25, 30 and 35 minutes. Pacers will be identified by pacer bibs and will be placed next to pacing boards at the start line.
Medical Support
Medical back up will be available at race HQ provided by Hearts Services Herts Ltd. You must ensure that you are medically fit to undertake this event The fitness, training and medical condition of each entrant are matters for his or her own personal concern and anyone in doubt about their ability should not start.
Prizes
The following prizes will be awarded shortly following each race individually. There are prizes for the first three men and woman in each race and medals for all finishers.
Results
Online results will be available after the race, follow the link on http://www.runroundthegarden.org.uk/
Children’s Fun Run
There will be an approx. 1 mile fun run at 11:30. Registration is not required. Please follow the signs and listen for announcements. Parents are able to run with children as well as prams.
Course Measurement and Insurance
The measurement certificates for each race will be available on the day.
The ARC permit for the race is 18/360.
Market Place
The following stalls will be present in race HQ for information and services.
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation
Sports Therapy 4 U
Tripsports
Active Letchworth
Tracks autism (2018 NHRR charity, registered charity number 1107257)
Jackie's Drop-in (2018 NHRR charity, registered charity number 1157193)
Local coffee shops will also be open, why not hang around after the race and have a coffee to celebrate? There will also be other sports clubs advertising what they do, have a look around and see if there are any other sports you fancy taking part in!
Looking for another challenge?
Entries for the Standalone 10k are open, see www.standalone10k.org.uk for more info. Or come and join us on the first Saturday of every month for a friendly 5km race round Norton Common, see http://www.firstsaturday5km.org.uk. The July running of this event is the Midsummer Dawn and Dusk event with the opportunity to run the course twice in one day