We have taken all the required steps to ensure the event runs as normal as possible, whilst ensuring we are Covid-19 secure and operating within all current guidelines issued by UK Government and UK Athletics. There are some changes to the usual format, but believe the event experience is still going to be as magic as ever.
ALL COMPETITOR BIB NUMBERS WILL BE SENT BY POST BEFORE THE NIGHT. Your race pack will include all the information needed for the night to ensure you have an amazing experience with us in Blackpool.
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EVENT VENUE
The event staged from the middle walkway, which is the road parallel to the main promenade opposite the Grand and Imperial hotels. The nearest postcode is FY1 2JQ. |
EVENT START TIMINGS
The event is a time-trial, there is no mass start of competitors. You will start individually, or in groups of up to 6 with members of your own household or within your social bubble in accordance with current government guidelines.
THE STARTING PERIOD IS BETWEEN 9.00pm - 9.45pm
When you arrive at the event you will only be allowed to enter the start area if you have your personalised bib number with you (pre-attached to save time). There is a strict one-way system within the start area. Please keep to the 2 metre social distancing rule at all times. Please choose your arrival time carefully to avoid crowding the middle walkway. You must queue in an orderly fashion and keep moving so we can maintain a steady flow of starters at 2 metre (2 second) intervals. We anticipate a maximum queuing time of 30 minutes.
FACE COVERINGS ARE OPTIONAL
The event is a time-trial, there is no mass start of competitors. You will start individually, or in groups of up to 6 with members of your own household or within your social bubble in accordance with current government guidelines.
THE STARTING PERIOD IS BETWEEN 9.00pm - 9.45pm
When you arrive at the event you will only be allowed to enter the start area if you have your personalised bib number with you (pre-attached to save time). There is a strict one-way system within the start area. Please keep to the 2 metre social distancing rule at all times. Please choose your arrival time carefully to avoid crowding the middle walkway. You must queue in an orderly fashion and keep moving so we can maintain a steady flow of starters at 2 metre (2 second) intervals. We anticipate a maximum queuing time of 30 minutes.
FACE COVERINGS ARE OPTIONAL
TOILETS
Toilets are provided for COMPETITORS ONLY. We will be positioning them in the queue area (before you get into the secure start area) and within the start area itself just in case you need to use them at the last minute.
Each toilet will contain hand-sanitiser and paper towels. We ask you use this before and after you use the toilet. Our toilet provider will be on-site throughout the event to ensure the toilets are kept stocked up with supplies and clean as required.
Toilets are provided for COMPETITORS ONLY. We will be positioning them in the queue area (before you get into the secure start area) and within the start area itself just in case you need to use them at the last minute.
Each toilet will contain hand-sanitiser and paper towels. We ask you use this before and after you use the toilet. Our toilet provider will be on-site throughout the event to ensure the toilets are kept stocked up with supplies and clean as required.
WATER STATION
Water will be provided within the start area should you need one. Please keep this with you for the duration of the event, or at least until you get to the water station (10k runners).
When you reach the water station, if you want a bottle then you must pick one up from an un-occupied table. You will not be handed a bottle by a steward. Shortly after the water station there will be large bins to throw your bottle in. DO NOT PASS THIS POINT WITH A BOTTLE unless you intend to carry it to the finish. Bins are also located in the finish area.
All the bottles we are using at the event are sealed 500ml and only handled by staffed and stewards wearing the appropriate PPE.
Water will be provided within the start area should you need one. Please keep this with you for the duration of the event, or at least until you get to the water station (10k runners).
When you reach the water station, if you want a bottle then you must pick one up from an un-occupied table. You will not be handed a bottle by a steward. Shortly after the water station there will be large bins to throw your bottle in. DO NOT PASS THIS POINT WITH A BOTTLE unless you intend to carry it to the finish. Bins are also located in the finish area.
All the bottles we are using at the event are sealed 500ml and only handled by staffed and stewards wearing the appropriate PPE.
ON THE COURSE
When on the course you must obey the current Social Distancing rules by keeping apart by a minimum of 2 metres. As the event is a time trial rather than a mass start, you will encounter runners of all abilities whilst on the course. Keep to the left of the course as much as possible to allow for faster runners to overtake, likewise when you overtake, move back to the left hand side as soon as possible.
When on the course you must obey the current Social Distancing rules by keeping apart by a minimum of 2 metres. As the event is a time trial rather than a mass start, you will encounter runners of all abilities whilst on the course. Keep to the left of the course as much as possible to allow for faster runners to overtake, likewise when you overtake, move back to the left hand side as soon as possible.
FINISHING
When you have successfully completed the course you will pass under the finishing gantry and guided through the funnel maintaining social distance at all times. DO NOT stop in the finishing funnel as this will impede other runners finishing. We have been asked by UK Athletics and our local authority to not give out medals on race night, as an extra measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19. All finisher medals will be posted on Monday 17th August.
When you have successfully completed the course you will pass under the finishing gantry and guided through the funnel maintaining social distance at all times. DO NOT stop in the finishing funnel as this will impede other runners finishing. We have been asked by UK Athletics and our local authority to not give out medals on race night, as an extra measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19. All finisher medals will be posted on Monday 17th August.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
The superb team from Remote Medical Services will be on-site throughout the event to provide medical assistance and recovery as needed. Should you require any assistance then please make yourself aware to a marshal who will notify the medics.
The superb team from Remote Medical Services will be on-site throughout the event to provide medical assistance and recovery as needed. Should you require any assistance then please make yourself aware to a marshal who will notify the medics.
BAGGAGE STORAGE
To minimise contact between yourself and our stewards, we ask you do not bring any baggage to the event. You need to arrive 'ready to run'. Where this is not possible, the facility will be manned. Leave your bag on the table outside the holding area (within the start area), then collect as you pass through the finishing funnel.
To minimise contact between yourself and our stewards, we ask you do not bring any baggage to the event. You need to arrive 'ready to run'. Where this is not possible, the facility will be manned. Leave your bag on the table outside the holding area (within the start area), then collect as you pass through the finishing funnel.
SPECTATORS
We know that bringing friends and family is a big part of your running experience, but we ask that you avoid this to enable us to maintain social distancing at the event. If this is unavoidable then please do not stand or congregate at the start/finish areas.
Spectators should go out onto the course wherever possible and maintain their social distance. Arrange a suitable viewing position in advance as well as a post-race meeting point.
We know that bringing friends and family is a big part of your running experience, but we ask that you avoid this to enable us to maintain social distancing at the event. If this is unavoidable then please do not stand or congregate at the start/finish areas.
Spectators should go out onto the course wherever possible and maintain their social distance. Arrange a suitable viewing position in advance as well as a post-race meeting point.
TIMING & AWARDS
As the event is now a time trial, your time will be recorded using the chip time only. Your timing chip will be activated as you pass over the start line and then your finish time recorded. Results will be published the following day.
There will be no awards presentation on the night. Prizes will take the form of vouchers that will be posted to winners after the event.
As the event is now a time trial, your time will be recorded using the chip time only. Your timing chip will be activated as you pass over the start line and then your finish time recorded. Results will be published the following day.
There will be no awards presentation on the night. Prizes will take the form of vouchers that will be posted to winners after the event.
CAR PARKING
Blackpool has ample parking within the town centre. We recommend using Parkopedia to locate a car park suitable for you.
Blackpool has ample parking within the town centre. We recommend using Parkopedia to locate a car park suitable for you.
IPODS
We advise that you do not wear iPods or similar devices whilst running. You may not hear stewards or indeed fellow competitors if they need help!
We advise that you do not wear iPods or similar devices whilst running. You may not hear stewards or indeed fellow competitors if they need help!
DEFERRALS / TRANSFERS
If you need to defer your place, you can use the online facility at www.fyldecoastrunners.com/transfers--deferrals.html
If you need to defer your place, you can use the online facility at www.fyldecoastrunners.com/transfers--deferrals.html
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