Wimpole Half-Marathon – 4th October 2020

Event Information

Please note, this event has now been cancelled in order to comply with government and National Trust guidelines regarding Covid-19. It is disappointing not to be able to put on this run but the safety of our runners, marshals and visitors to the Wimpole estate is of paramount importance to us. Please note if you have entered  the run already refunds will be processed by 30th September. Please allow 5-10 days from receipt of the refund notification for the money to appear in your account. Refunds can only be made to the original repayment method.

This is an event to raise funds for Arthur Rank Hospice 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 4th September and will be subject to a 5% administration charge. Cancellations after the 4th September will not be entitled to a refund. Sadly, due to the administration involved we do not offer the chance to transfer your place.

Please note there is a time limit on the half-marathon of 3hrs. If our last runner feels you are unlikely to complete the run in this time you may be given a map to complete it if you wish but signs may well have been removed.

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 National Trust, the charity or individual race organisers for any injury incurred by entering this race

Entrants must be 16 years or over on race day to enter the half-marathon. It is a condition of entry that all competitors agree to the terms and conditions as set out on the hoohaah website.

Most information can be found on our FAQs page. However information specific to this run can be found below.

Closing date for entry is midnight 25th September 2020 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 National Trust property.

Registration

The registration desk at the race start will be open from 8.0-9.15am 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.

To collect your number please queue in alphabetical surname order behind the desk dealing with that letter. The desks will be marked.

The Course

The route is a multi-terrain course around the picturesque National Trust property, Wimpole Estate. The route will include stretches of footpaths, woodland and meadows. Wimpole 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 approximatey 1mile, 4miles,8 miles & 10miles. Water is provided in cups not bottles. Gels are also provided (subject to availability) at the water stations.

Click here for a view of the course map.

Parking

There is ample parking at Wimpole Estate although some parts may be on a field. Please follow the car park attendants instructions and take care entering and leaving the estate.

If you are a National Trust member you will be required to show your NT card when entering the estate so please bring it with you.

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.

For more information see the

Wimpole Estate.

Prize giving

The presentation of prizes will take place between 12 and 12.15am. Please note that on occasions where there is a chip timing query the prize-giving can be delayed. Prizes will be awarded on the day to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd finishers. Age category prizes will be announced on our website and posted after the event.

Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks are available at the cafe in the stable block from 9am and in the restaurant/ cafe from 10am.