Christmas Cracker 10K Race

Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AL
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THE RACE


The 2019 Christmas Cracker race will take place on Sunday December 8th. Now in its 32nd year, this is Weston AC's largest race by far and people come back year afteryear to take part in the festive run. All standards of runner take part so don't be put off if you are a new runner. All runners are actively encouraged to wear fancy dress or, at the very least - one piece of tinsel.

COURSE


Measured 10k course
Flat, on tarmac and beach, thus not suitable for wheelchairs, sorry
First aid and water stations
Lead car, race clock, festive distance markers and marshals
Event risk assessment undertaken, for your safety
 

FACILITIES


Chiptiming
Race HQ - at Weston College, Knightstone Road
Changing facilities and showers
Supervised kit storage (at owners risk)
Hot and cold refreshments available
Full results published onthe Internet
Post race presentation and live entertainment
 

PRIZES


1st, 2nd & 3rdmale and female runners
1st and 2nd male and female vets. V40, V45 and V50
1st male and female vets over 60 and 70
Only one prize per runner (fancy dress excepted)
Quality technical T-shirt,medal and mince pie to all finishers
Individual and team fancy dress prizes
Many spot prizes
 

BEGINNERS TRAINING PROGRAMME


Weston Athletic Club will be organising a 10k training programme this autumn inthe run-up to the event to help runners prepare for therace. As well as preparing people physically, we’ll also give people advice on pre-race nutrition,hydration and what kit to wear when running.
The Christmas Cracker training programme will begin on Monday September 30 with sessions every Monday evening at 7pm,and optional sessions every Saturday at 8am. A charge of £30 will be made at the beginning of the course and all the profits will go to Weston Hospicecare. All the coaches and leaders from the club give their time, freely.
Anyone wanting to sign-up or find outmore should contact Jim Wotton (Tel: 01934 814208, Email:jim.wotton@westonac.co.uk).
 

LOCATION


Race HQ on the day is at Weston College, Knightstone Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS232AL
Please note that the race start is on the beach by the Grand Pier.
Allow yourself 15 minutes to get from the College to thestart location.
 

ENQUIRIES


Forrace entry enquiries contact Matthew Wheeler (Race Secretary)
EMAIL: Cracker@WestonAC.co.uk
For raceorganisation enquiries contact Malcolm Gammon (Race Director)
EMAIL: Malcolm Gammon
TELEPHONE: 07807 381820

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  • In town/city centre
  • Outdoor Event

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  • Groups Accepted
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