• Hydrate! Staying hydrated is essential – make sure you start now in the lead up to the event. Please consider carrying a bottle of water with you and wear a camel pack or a hydration vest, if you have one. We have over 5000 water bottles available and there will be various buckets around the course for you to splash yourself or dunk your top.
• Make sure you take full advantage of the five water stations on route. See the map for where the stations are – ‘W’ marks the spot.
• Dress appropriately – opt for lightweight, breathable, and sweat-wicking clothing that allows your body to stay cool. Also wear a running cap to protect your head. Light-coloured apparel can reflect the sun’s rays, helping you to stay comfortable throughout your run.
• Protect your skin! Apply sunscreen with a high SPF. Even on cloudy days, UV rays can be strong, so don’t forget to protect exposed areas like your face, neck and arms.
• Listen to your body. Pay attention to your body’s signals and adjust your pace if needed. It’s OK to slow down and take small breaks. Be kind to yourself and prioritise safety over pushing too hard.
• You may be wondering if there’s any shade on the route – it’s very hard to tell but we’d say between a quarter and a half of the course is either through woods or areas where you may be able to find some shade. There is a moderate breeze forecast so hopefully the open areas will not feel so hot.
• We will have first aiders out on the route to assist, if you need.
• We’d be grateful if you can arrive promptly to ensure we start the race on time.

Please do take it easy.

 We will once again be using NE Timing for the race results and this is a link to the live results