We hope you will find all the relevant information that you need to participate in the 28th Alloa Round Table Half Marathon. If you have any questions then please contact us via our
Online Contact page.
Closing Date for Entries - 12 Noon Monday 15th March
Please note, no entries can be accepted after 12 noon on Monday 15th March 2010.
All entrants who supplied an e-mail address will be contacted by e-mail during w/c 15th March.
This e-mail will provide all the information required for race day, including race number.
All other entrants will receive their information pack by post.
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Date and Time
The 28th Alloa Round Table Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 21nd March 2010. The race start time is 10:00am and we recommend that all runners give themselves enough time before the start to warm up.
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Applications for Entry
Entries for the 2010 event are now opened. Online entry here
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Race Packs
Race pack, including race number, will be sent out in due course. Runners will be issued their timing chip on the morning of the race.
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Race Location and Parking
The race start and finish is the Leisure Bowl, Parkway, Alloa, FK10 2AF where ample changing and toilet facilities are available.
Map
No car parking is available at the race site. Ample car parking is available at the following location:
Ring Road Car Park
Ring Road
Alloa
Road signs will be clearly displayed on all routes directing traffic to the appropriate car park and marshals will be available if you require assistance.
There will be no shuttle bus service as the car park/race venue are within walking distance.
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Race Numbers & Chip Timing
Carefully secure your race number to the front of your vest with four safety pins. It is your responsibility to ensure that you arrive at the finish with your number in tact. We are using the Winning Time chip timing system for the race and you will need to ensure that your chip is securely worn over the ankle before you cross the start line. At the finish can you please deposit the chip in the appropriate receptacles. Any entrant who does not return their timing chip will be charged £10.50 to replace it.
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Baggage
Unsecured baggage storage will be available at the Leisure Bowl as well as a limited number of lockable storage lockers. The race organisers take no responsibility for any items stored at the Leisure Bowl before, during or after the race.
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Race Map
For a map of the route
Click Here
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First Aid Support
St. Andrew's First Aid will be providing the first aid cover throughout the event.
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Water Stations and other course support
There are four water stations along the route.
The course is well marshalled and has mile markers throughout.
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Finish
Once you have finished please remain in order and do not leave the finish funnel until directed to do so. Try to keep moving along the finish funnel at all times,. When you are out of the funnel please keep the exit clear.
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Prizes and Trophies
All finishers will receive a medal and the winners of all male and female categories will receive prizes. Here are the prize details for the 2010 race:
Course Record: £1000
Male : 1st - £250.00 , 2nd - £100.00 & 3rd - £60.00
Female : 1st - £250.00, 2nd - £100.00 & 3rd - £60.00
1st Male over 40 - £30.00, 1st Male over 50 - £30.00, 1st male over 60 - £30.00
1st Female over 35 - £30.00, 1st Female over 50 - £30.00, 1st Female over 60 - £30.00
1st local Male - £30.00 & 1st local Female - £30.00
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Family Fun Activities
Due to the change of venue we will be unable to provide any family fun activities at the 2010 race.
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Refreshments
Refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the day at the race site.
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Photographs
We will have a number of photographers covering the event and if there are any special group/team photos required then please let us know and we will arrange for them to be taken before or after the race (time permitting).
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Result Service
Full results will be available from this website after the race.
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Safety
Your personal safety and that of your fellow runners, spectators and helpers must take absolute priority.
You must be of sufficient fitness to complete the course in 3 1/2 hours and have no known medical conditions. If you're in any doubt consult your doctor before competing. Do not run with a cold or flu - this can be extremely dangerous.
If you are unwell then stop and seek help and if you see another runner in serious distress stop and help and notify the next Marshal or first aider.
Always follow the directions of marshals and the police.
Eat well and avoid alcohol the night before the event. Eat something light and drink plenty of water throughout the morning of the race.
If you need help with your training
Click Here for a Training Guide
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Cancellations
We regret that once entry applications have been processed we cannot refund any entry fees to runners who do not take part. In the event of the race being cancelled owing to forces outside the organisers' control, we also regret that no entry fees can be refunded after entries have been processed.
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