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Chase The Sun Heaton Park 5k, 10k & 10 Mile<\/strong><\/div>\n
Wednesday 10th August 2022\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Middleton Rd, Higher Blackley, Manchester M25 2SW<\/p>\n

(If using the app What3Words, use the words\u00a0\/\/\/remote.chief.early\u00a0<\/a>for exact event village location)<\/p>\n

Start Times:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 Mile:\u00a0<\/strong>6:30pm
\n10k:\u00a0<\/strong>7:00pm
\n5k:<\/strong>\u00a07:10pm<\/p>\n

Event village location pictured below:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Please listen closely to all marshal instructions and remember to keep a safe distance from the runners around you as you are guided to the start line.<\/i><\/p>\n

**ALL RACE PACKS ARE TO BE COLLECTED ON THE DAY**
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\nRace Pack Collection<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your race number will be assigned to you at registration. To collect your number you need to make your way down to the collection desks on Wednesday evening. It will take around 15 minutes to collect your number. The earlier you get there, the more efficient we will be on the day. \u00a0If you have your own pins then that would be great but we will have supplies if needed.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Your timing chip will be attached to the bottom of your race bib. Please remove the strip and attach it to your shoe shiny side up as per the instructions on the back of the chip. Please make sure you keep your number on at all times during the race. At the finish, you can dispose of your chip (we do not need to collect them back).<\/span><\/div>\n

Collection Times:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200b10 Mile:\u00a0<\/strong>5:00-6:00pm
\n10k:\u00a0<\/strong>5:30 – 6:30pm
\n5k:\u00a0<\/strong>5:40-6:40pm
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\nCHECK ENTRY LIST HERE IN THE WEEK PRIOR TO THE RACE<\/p>\n

Race Start\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within the event village you will see the directional signage guiding to the start line. \u00a0Each start area will be marked out to help prepare you all into your start formations with help from the marshals. When arriving please familiarise yourself with the \u00a0start area.<\/p>\n

Please listen closely to MC and marshal instructions on the day as we will be lining runners up in pace order based on expected finish times.<\/p>\n

Toilets<\/strong><\/p>\n

There will be toilets available within the park. The location of these can be seen<\/span>\u00a0HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n
These are a 5minute walk from the event village, please leave enough time to use the facilities and get to the start lines.<\/span><\/div>\n

During the race<\/strong><\/p>\n

As it is a lapped course, there is the high probability that at some point the leaders and lead bikes will be passing you. \u00a0Please listen to direction from the lead bike to ensure safe passing, and we also advise to avoid wearing headphones in the interest of safety.<\/p>\n

The race will be lead by an individual on a bike. \u00a0The course is all on paths within the park. The 5k is one lap, 10k is 2 laps and the 10 mile is 3 laps (with an additional mini loop). We will have marshals and signs at all crucial points. You can see the course map\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Spectators<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The start and finish will be easily accessible for anyone wanting to come and watch the event. There is plenty of parking. Heaton Hall is beautiful and will be well worth a walk around before the race.<\/p>\n

Refreshments<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Please bring your own water to the event to avoid congestion on the course, there will be a water station that you will pass on each lap which you’re welcome t help yourself to. We recommend staying hydrated in the lead up to the event.<\/p>\n

Baggage<\/strong><\/p>\n

We will have an informal baggage drop for this event. Please limit the number of belongings you bring to the event and if possible leave anything in a car. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to the baggage marshals and they will help you find your bag.<\/p>\n

After the race
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\nDo NOT stop within the finish area. Please continue through the finish until you pass the medals and are in an open space.<\/p>\n

There will be sealed ACTIPH water bottles at the finish for each runner to collect along with your medal, Love Corn and Bounce bar which will be laid out on tables for you to help yourself.<\/p>\n

Good Luck with the run on Wednesday from Team\u00a0ACTIPH<\/a>.\u00a0ACTIPH<\/a>\u00a0Water is the UK\u2019s first alkaline ionised bottled water with the highest pH in Europe. Through a unique ionisation process, our purified spring water is infused with a blend of electrolytes and supercharged to create a smooth and clean tasting alkaline water with a pH9+.\u00a0ACTIPH<\/a>\u00a0is the healthy choice as you restore and maintain your natural balance, enabling you to live life to the fullest and get the most out of every day. All\u00a0ACTIPH<\/a>\u00a0bottles are 100% recyclable and BPA free including the cap and label which makes us unique to other bottled waters and we believe gives us a clear sustainability advantage. Please remember to recycle in a recycling bin after the race. Take your hydration to a higher level and grab a bottle of\u00a0ACTIPH<\/a>\u00a0at the finish line.<\/p>\n

Love Corn<\/a>\u00a0have kindly provided some post race goodies for you all to try and can be collected from the finish line alongside water, bananas and of course flapjacks! To check out more of their product, see their website\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Macmillan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make your miles count, and run for Team Macmillan. Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to set up your\u00a0JustGiving<\/a>\u00a0page and help us do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.<\/div>\n

Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

Results will be available on\u00a0www.runheaton.com<\/a>\u00a0after the race.<\/p>\n

Pictures
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\nWe will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be on Facebook<\/a> after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.<\/p>\n

COVID-19 NHS APP<\/strong>
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\nWe recommend downloading the NHS COVID-19 App onto your phone if you haven\u2019t already before the race. Find out more\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Address: Heaton Park, Middleton Rd, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M25 2SW<\/p>\n

For sat nav use for entrances and walking times at a steady pace of 3.1km per hour.<\/p>\n