Race Info
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This event will take place on the Sunday 18th August 2024.
Registration: 8:30am – 9:45am
Race Start: 10:00am
(3 hour max. time limit)
Medals and Prizes
You’ll receive your shiny bespoke medal at the finish!
Example of the 2022 medal
We also have prizes for the following categories:
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd Female
The presentation of trophies will take place near the finish, or inside the sports hall if we have bad weather.
Water Stations and Refreshments
There is one water station on the course where our friendly team can hand you water in cups!
You will pass this twice on the 5 mile and four times on the 10 mile.
Before or after your run there is a cafe at the HQ
Timing and Results
This is a chip timed race by TBD
Full results will be available as soon as you cross the line.
There will also be a downloadable finishers certificate.
HQ Location
Inspire: Luton Sports Village, Butterfield Green Road, Luton, LU28DD
Race Permit no: 6495
HQ Facilities
- There is a large, free* carpark at the HQ! *The car park is controlled by ANPR cameras and parking over 4 hours is chargeable. We do not anticipate this to affect runners.
- Changing, toilet and shower facilities for male and female runners.
- A baggage area is provided but please do not leave any valuables.
- Lockers available for a 20p returnable coins.
- Cafe
- Seating
- First Aid Point
Registration and the Start
Please arrive in good time to collect your number at the registration desk which will close at 9:45am.
The start will be at 10:00am in the area just outside of the Sports Centre.
Course Records
10 Mile
Men 2019 – Darren Deed, Bedford & County 53:58
Women 2019 – Christine Lathwell, Stopsley Striders 1:09:04
5 Mile
Men 2017 – Tim Harries 29:00
Women 2017 – Natalie Lawrence, Fairlands Valley 34:37
Race Photography
Free race photos are included and taken by two photographers on the course and at the finish!
Medical Attendance
Qualified first aiders will be in attendance should you require any medical assistance, both mobile and at the finish. Please speak to a marshal if you need assistance.
Race Rules
The race is run under UKA rules of competition. We strongly advise you NOT to wear headsets during the race for the safety of yourself and others. Minimum age is 16 for both the 5 mile and 10 mile races.
Refunds, transfers, Illness, Injury etc.
We regret that once applications have been processed we cannot refund fees to runners who do not eventually take part. Like all events, entry fees are used to hire the venue equipment etc. Therefore, we do not issue any refunds after entry.
If you are ill or injured, then you should not run for your own safety.
For insurance reasons you cannot give your number to someone else to run in your place.
Swapping numbers will result in disqualification.