The Takeley 10K 2021

10K RACE START TIME 11AM - NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY; Minimum age for 10k entry 16 years old on the day of the race; Unfortunately we are unable to accept Wheelchair entries due to the off-road terrain.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FUN RUN - Start Time 1pm (After final finisher of 10k Race) - no need to book in advance for this - just turn up and enter on the day. Donation to our fundraising - Minimum £2

Full Changing Area and Secure Bag Storage (Takeley Scouts Hut); Toilets in Village Hall and Social Club,

Full Refreshments, Bar and Barbecue (weather permitting).

Prizes for

1st, 2nd & 3rd Male

1st, 2nd & 3rd Female

1st Male over 40, 1st Female over 35
1st Male over 50, 1st Female over 45
1st Male over 60, 1st Female over 55

1st Male over 65, 1st Female over 60

Technical T-Shirt to all finishers - please give us your size S M L or XL

Full Marshalling & First Aid

Water Station

90% Off-Road Route. (The Old Disused Railway Track Takeley, part of the Flitch Way)

ENTRY FEES:

10k - £16
Children and Families Fun Run - £2 minimum (charitable donation, on the day)

This is a charitable fundraising event for Registered Charity, Takeley Silver Jubilee Hall. As such there will be no refunds if you are unable to race. We ask that you find a friend or family member to take your place and email us at takeley10k@hotmail.co.uk to let us know.

RUNNERS INFORMATION

ENTRIES

Entries are £16 for the 10K and £2 for 1 Mile Fun Run. All funds in aid of Takeley Village Hall and Social Club. We have a maximum of 500 entries.

RACE HQ

We will open the Race HQ at the Silver Jubilee Hall at 9.30am where you will collect your number with your timing chip. At 10:40am there will be a verbal Race Briefing at the rear of the Race HQ.

RACE START

At 10:50am we will walk competitors from Race HQ, across the B1256 into the Pasture estate opposite, then through Chapel Fields down the slope onto the Flitch Way and head to the start line approximately 300m away. The race start is at 11.00am.

RACE ROUTE

The 10K distance has been measured as accurately as possible with GPS technology and is overall slightly undulating. It is mostly on the Flitch Way and on grass paths and bridleways. There is also about 0.7 kilometre of road which leads to the finish line.

WATER STATIONS

There will be water stations at about 2.5k and 7.5k. First Aid will be provided by Hearts Services with support at Race HQ and on the course.

FINISH LINE

The finish is at the Silver Jubilee Hall where you will receive your Takeley 10K finishers t-shirt.

AWARDS

Presentations will take place as soon as we can, after our last runner is home. around 12:30 / 12:45. Prizes Awards to 1st, 2nd, 3rd (M/F) 1st Male over 40 , 1st Female over 35 1st Male over 50 1st Female over 45 1st Male over 60 1st Female over 55 1st Male over 65 1st Female over 60.

1st, 2nd and 3rd overall winners will only receive one award in that class and are not eligible for any other category.

CHILDREN'S FUN RUN

After the main race we will have a 1-mile off-road fun run for children and parents. It will start after the prize presentations for the 10k, at 1:00pm - Listen for an announcement on the public address system. We would ask you to donate generously to collect your number and we will be providing a medal for all children finishing the run and prizes for the winners of each category.

BBQ AND STALLS

Refreshments Snacks and Teas, Coffees and Soft drinks will be available all day from the various stalls outside and in the Social Club. For those who prefer something a little stronger, the bar will be open from 12:00