Race Information
Date: 29th March 2020
Race starts: 10.00am
Entry Fee:
10km: £19 per Adult *
All entrants must be age 16 or over on race day.*
Sponsored by:
Event Information
Please note the Forestry Commission charge £5 per car to enter the estate which can be paid direct to them by following the link on the Thetford 10k page.Most information can be found by visiting our FAQs page.
Information specific to this venue is covered below.
This is an event to raise funds for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. We would ask competitors to try to obtain sponsorship for their run. A suggested minimum figure to raise would be £25. However, sponsorship is entirely voluntary and is not a pre-requisite for entry to the run.
In addition we will be collecting food donations for the Foodbank at each of our runs. We will publish a ‘shopping list’ of food that is needed, as provided to us via the charity, just before each run. Donations are gratefully received but please donate items from the shopping list only.
Refunds will only be given if requested by the 10th February and will be subject to a 5% administration charge. Cancellations after the 10th February will not be entitled to a refund. Sadly, due to the administration involved we do not offer the chance to transfer your place.
Entry Conditions
This is a multi-terrain event and all competitors enter it at their own risk. While medical assistance is provided for the duration of the event no liability will be accepted by either hoohaah, the Forestry Commission, the charity or individual race organisers for any injury incurred by entering this race.
Closing date for entry is 4th March 2019 or when the race limit has been reached whichever is the earlier. Race limits are sometimes put on our events because of weather conditions or other events and issues that might be taking place at the Forest.
Directions
A map of how to find Santon Downham, Thetford Forest can be seen here Please be aware that signal is poor in the area and sat nav does not always work. We will have put up large yellow arrows and signs but it might be prudent to familiarise yourself with the location prior to setting off and to print out a map if necessary.
If you are approaching Santon Downham from the Brandon Road A1065 keep on the road to the right of the village hall as you head into the village on Mark Lane. After a few hundred metres you will see a church in front of you at a road junction. Turn left in front of the church and continue down Mark Lane. The direction is sign-posted ‘Santon Warren’.
At the sharp right bend in the road just after the Forestry Commission offices (which are on the left) go over the bridge over the river. The entrance to St Helen’s picnic site is about 150 metres on the right hand side and will be marked by large yellow signs and arrows. This is a single track road with passing spaces. Please be mindful that the area is open to the general public so please do let any exiting cars past as you arrive.
If you are approaching Santon Downham from the A11 then take the B1107 towards Santon Downham. You will reach a fork in the road where the B1107 peels off to the left. You need to take the right hand fork towards Santon Downham. NB it may be sign posted ‘Santon Warren’. As you approach the village you will reach a triangular intersection in front of a church. Take the right hand fork onto Mark Lane in the direction of ‘Santon Warren’.
At the sharp right bend in the road just after the Forestry Commission offices (which are on the left) go over the bridge over the river. The entrance to St Helen’s picnic site is about 150 metres on the right hand side and will be marked by large yellow signs and arrows. This is a single track road with passing spaces. Please be mindful that the area is open to the general public so please do let any exiting cars past as you arrive.
Car Sharing
This year we are using a car sharing website developed by a runner that aims to save you money, and reduce the carbon footprint of the event:
TBC
We would be most grateful if EVERYONE coming to Barr Ellison Thetford Forest 10km race could try out the site (even if you don’t expect to car share). It only takes a minute and is completely free to use. As well as saving you petrol money, it will ease the numbers or cars trying to park at the event and hopefully speed up the process too.
Registration
The registration desk at the race start will be open from 8.30-9.45am where race numbers and chips should be collected. Please note race numbers and chips will not be sent out in the post prior to the event.
The Course
The route is a multi-terrain course around the picturesque area of Thetford Forest. The route will include stretches of footpaths, woodland and meadows. Santon Downham is nestled in rolling countryside and some moderate hills form part of the course. Parts of the course may be muddy and all terrain running shoes are advisable.
A water station is located at approximately the 5km mark.
Click here for a view of the course map.
Parking
There is ample parking at Santon Downham although some parts may be on a field. Please follow the car park attendants instructions and take care entering and leaving the estate. Car parking is free at this venue.
All cars parked in the car park do so entirely at their own risk and the race organisers or land owners accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to vehicles or valuables parked there.
Prize giving
The presentation of prizes will take place between 11 and 11.15am subject to getting the results from the chip timer. Only prizes for the first 3 men and women over the line will be awarded on the day. All other prizes will be posted.
Photographs
TBC is taking phots at the end which are available to purchase from his website.
