Entry for the 2010 Whitstable 10K has now closed
A pound from every entry will go to the Dave Lee's Happy Holidays charity
Race Day Information
Canterbury Harriers will be organising the race that will start at 11am on the May Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May from Tankerton Slopes about 0.5km from the Waterfront Club. To help ensure that you have the best possible day at this race please read the following information for all competitors, particularly the safety notice.
Rules and Permits
The event will be run under UK Athletics rules. The course has been accurately measured and an SEAA permit has been applied for.
Safety Notice
This is being issued to all entrants to the Whitstable 10K. Your participation in this event will be taken as confirmation that you have read this notice.
a) Competitors should not be accompanied by either dogs or cyclists. By the nature of the course, the race organisers consider that it is not
appropriate for participants in wheelchairs/similar vehicles to take part.
b) Please listen to all of the public address announcements. Important health and safety information will be communicated by these means.
c) Prior to the start, please keep off the Tower Hill road until you are called to the start line by the Race Director.
d) The course will be marshaled by members/people designated by Canterbury Harriers. They will be wearing yellow marshal bibs. Please listen
and act on any instructions given to you by these race marshals.
e) The course covers roads where there is likely to be traffic. Consequently, please keep to the left-hand side of roads, unless you are instructed
otherwise by a designated race marshal.
f) A number of the roads are uneven and rough. These sections have warning signs and marshals, as appropriate; however, please take extra care in
these areas.
g) After the Coast Guard Cottages (approx. 3.5km), there is a grass section for 250 meters. Consequently, please take care with the change in
surface.
h) After the 5km point, the course is on the promenade until the finish. Although there is a lead cyclist and warning signs for runners and
pedestrians, please take care as the location may be busy with visitors for the Bank Holiday. As an extra precaution please keep to the lefthand
side on the promenade.
Changing and Race Numbers
There are changing facilities and toilets at the Waterfront Club. As these are limited, you may wish to arrive in your running kit. Please note that bags etc, are left at your own risk. Please take care of your race number and wear it on the front of your vest so that it is clearly visible to the finishing line officials.
Start
The start time is 11:00am prompt. Please gather on the grass section adjacent to Tower Hill (Tankerton Slopes), opposite Park Avenue. Immediately before the race start, the traffic on Tower Hill will be stopped briefly to allow participants to assemble at the start line and the race commence.
Refreshments and Medical Cover
A drinks station is available at approximately 5K. Further refreshments will be available at the finish and at the Waterfront Club. St John Ambulance Brigade are providing medical cover at the race HQ and around the course.
Results
Results will be displayed as soon as possible after the race. A copy of the results will be available for 50p or SAE. The results will also be posted on this website on the day of the race.
