HOSPICE AT HOME WEST CUMBRIA - EAGLESFIELD 5K ROAD RACE

WEDNESDAY 17TH MAY 2017 – 7PM

Dear Athlete,

Thank you for entering the Hospice at Home West Cumbria – Eaglesfield 5K Road Race. Please see below for information regarding the event.

Registration: Will be open on the night from 5.45pm until 6.30pm at Eaglesfield Paddle CE VA Primary Academy, Eaglesfield, Cockermouth, CA13 0QY.

Volunteers: If you know of anyone not racing but would like to be involved, we need help with marshals. Please contact Hospice at Home West Cumbria for more information.

Medical Information:In accordance with UKAthletics Licence requirements, please write any medical details on the reverse of your number. Along with details of at least one emergency contact.

Parking: Is very limited! So please car share where possible. Marshals will direct you to the various parking sites. We will initially be parking behind the school in the main car park, then filling the road up along and in front of the school. After that, we will park on the road leading into Eaglesfield village on the same side as the church. Please avoid blocking gateways, and leave a wide birth either side of field gates.This will allow tractors room to maneuver without damaging your vehicle. Thank you.

Refreshments: These are available to purchase both before and after the race in the registration area. All proceeds from the sales of refreshments will go to Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

Sponsorship:To support Hospice at Home West Cumbria, sponsorship forms are available from our website. Every penny raised helps us to continue giving care to hundreds of local people. Please visit our website for more information on our charity:

Changing:Limited changing rooms and showers are available in the school. If using, please leave them as you find them.

Toilets:Are available in Paddle School, one of which will be the childrens.So if you’re particularly tall, these may be a pre or post-race challenge!

Race Route: A map of the route is available to view on our website.The race will be well marshalledin kilometres. There is a 20 minute jog to the starting point from the registration area. Please allow plenty time for this. The route itself is accurately measured and undulating. Water will be available at the finish.

Personal Stereos/Headphones: Please note that under UKAthletics Rules, the wearing of the above is forbidden due to compromises to the athlete’s safety, in plain English, approaching traffic, other road users or instructions from marshals can’t be heard clearly. Any competitor found wearing headphones will be disqualified from the race.

First Aid: Assistance in the form of first aid will be available in the Registration Area. There will also be a ‘sweep marshal’ who will have a first aid kit with them.

Prize Giving: This will take place at 8pm.There will be five year age group prizes and junior prizes. Prizes will only be given to those who stay for the presentation. If you are a local business and would like to donate a prize, please contact Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

Results: will be available on as soon as possible after the race on The provisional results will also be on display at the end of the race.

Photographs:An official Hospice at Home West Cumbria will be at the event taking photographs throughout. These will be available to view on our website.

Queries: If you have any queries on an y of the above, please contact Sandra Sedgwick or Stella Walsh at Hospice at Home West Cumbria on 01900 873173.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Sam Ayres of BODYFIT Cumbria for her support with this event.

Thank you and GOODLUCK!

Sandra Sedgwick

Head of Finance, Marketing & Income Generation

Patron: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
President: Dr Brian Herd Chairman: Dr Robert Walker Chief Executive: Linda Hewitt
Registered Office: Upper Floor, Cumbria House, New Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria CA142NA
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