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Sunday 26th February 2017
Start times: 10:00 10k, 12:30 Half Marathon
Oulton Park Race Track, Little Budworth, Cheshire CW6 9BW, 01829 760301
This booklet contains important race information, including race numbers, course maps & transition plan.
ASICS OULTON PARK HALF MARATHON AND 10K Welcome / Timetable / Prizes
Welcome to the
ASICS Oulton Park Half Marathon and 10k
Both of these events include the excitement of a mass start, and the thrill of running around the smooth, traffic free
tarmac of Oulton Park motor racing track, with plenty of vantage points where family and friends can view your
performance and cheer you on!
So, whether you are going for an all-out win, training for the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon 2017, or are
looking for the personal satisfaction of finishing, we hope that you enjoy the event as we intend you to!
Timetable*
8.00 am – 9.30 am
Registration for 10k race open in Chequers Restaurant
8.30 am
Baggage area opens
10.00 am
10k race starts
10.00 am – 12 noon Registration for half marathon open in Chequers Restaurant
11.30 am (approx)
Last runners complete the 10k course
11.30 am
Prize giving at Podium for 10k
12.30 pm
Half marathon starts
2.30 pm
Prize giving at Podium for half marathon
3.15 pm
Last runners complete the half marathon course
4.00 pm
Baggage area closes
*Prize giving ceremony timings may be subject to change.
Prize List 10K
Category
Prize
1st overall male / female
£100 worth of ASICS vouchers and a trophy
2nd overall male / female
£50 worth of ASICS vouchers and a trophy
3rd overall male / female
£25 worth of ASICS vouchers and a trophy
1st male in age categories V35, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60+
£10 ASICS vouchers and a trophy
1st female in age categories V35, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60+
£10 ASICS vouchers and a trophy
Prize List Half Marathon
Category
Prize
1st overall male / female
£100 worth of ASICS vouchers and a trophy
2nd overall male / female
£50 worth of ASICS vouchers and a trophy
3rd overall male / female
£25 worth of ASICS vouchers and a trophy
1st male in age categories V35, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60+
£10 ASICS vouchers and a trophy
1st female in age categories V35, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60+
£10 ASICS vouchers and a trophy
1st club (top 3 male and female)
Trophy
All finishers will receive a medal and finishers T-shirt. Please attend the prize giving if you have won a category.
Prizes will not be sent out in the post. Alternatively, ask a team member to collect your prize on your behalf.
Thank You
The ASICS Oulton Park half marathon and 10K is based at Oulton Park Race Track. We are grateful to our sponsors ASICS,
Xtra Mile Events crew, marshals and Medic 1 for their help in staging this event. Without their support, this event
would not be possible.
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ASICS OULTON PARK HALF MARATHON AND 10K Course map
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Oulton Park Motor Racing Circuit
Island Circuit
Length: 2.18 miles (3.508 km)
Direction: Clockwise
Half marathon
start line
Finish in
the pit lane
10k start line
Course
The map shows the course details. The course length
has been officially measured by a member of the British
Association of Course Measurers, and the event is licensed
by UK Athletics.
For the 10k event, you will need to do just under 3 laps and
for the half marathon you will need to complete 6 laps of the
track. There will be a marker post at the end of each lap to
confirm the distance covered, but it is your responsibility to
complete the correct number of laps and you will need to
plan for how to do this.
At the end of your 3rd or 6th lap (10k or half marathon
respectively) you need to run to the finish down the pit lane.
The finish
The finish arch is in the pit lane adjacent to the race track.
You will receive a huge round of applause, your medal and
post-race nutrition. You will also collect your free finisher
T-shirt from the designated area.
ASICS OULTON PARK HALF MARATHON AND 10K General Info & Race Instructions
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Getting to the venue
Electronic chip timing
Oulton Park Race Track is situated next to Little Budworth
and is best accessed from the A54 or the A49. From the
north take junction 19 off the M6 and follow the A556
through Northwich towards Chester. From the south leave
the M6 at junction 18 and follow the A54.
Your race number has a timing chip built into it, so please
do not change or cut down your number after you have
collected it from registration. You will receive split times for
each lap that you complete – this will also help us to ensure
that everybody has completed the correct number of laps.
Parking
Changing facilities and baggage storage
There is ample parking at the venue, as indicated on the
map — see page 10.
There are some changing rooms in the ‘scrutineering toilets’
at the far end of the car park however, we recommend you
arrive wearing your race kit.
Registration and Information Desk
Please write your personal details on the back of the race
number, including any medical conditions that our medical
team may need to know.
Baggage storage (which will be manned) is available in the
pit garages adjacent to the race track; there is a tear off label
on your race number which can be fixed to any bag that you
wish to leave. The baggage area opens at 8.30am and will
close at 4.00pm. Please collect any left items by this time.
There are toilet facilities inside the Chequers restaurant and
there will also be a portable toilet on the course
adjacent to the drinks station.
Arrival Time
Refreshments
Registration is in Chequers restaurant where you will collect
your race number. You will need photographic ID (e.g.
driving licence, passport) to collect your race number.
Please arrive in good time for your event. Registration for
the 10k is open from 08:00am till 09:30am, and for the half
marathon from 10:00am till 12 noon. Please register as early
as you can; this helps us start the event on time, and gives
you the chance to get changed, warm up, and make any
other preparations.
Race start
This event uses a ‘mass start’ where all competitors start
at once, and seed themselves (quickest at the front) at the
start line.
The start line for the 10k and the half marathon is shown
on the course map. Allow time to get the start line after
registration, particularly for the 10k — it is 700m from the
registration area.
You will need to be wearing your race number and wristband
to gain access to the race course. Please ensure that it is
visible for the duration of the event.
Chequers Restaurant will be open and will be selling a range
of food and drinks.
Local residents
There is residential accommodation surrounding the venue,
and the venue is subject to noise restrictions, so please
be quiet to avoid disturbing local residents on a
Sunday morning.
Spectators
Spectators are very welcome to watch this event. Please
have a look at the map on the previous page which shows
the various viewing points around the track from which to
view the race. Do not cross any barriers, fences or enter
the competitor’s only area as this can lead to your eviction
from the circuit. There is also an activity area for kids. Most
importantly — enjoy the event!
Dogs
Please note no dogs allowed at the venue, at all.
ASICS WOULD LIKE TO
WISH ALL THE RUNNERS
GOOD LUCK TAKING
PART AT THE EVENT
You have all done an amazing job training and
getting to the start line. To ensure you are prepared for race
day check out ASICS’ preparation tips and advice below.
STRETCHING
BEFORE A RUN
Stretching is essential whatever the
weather. As well as preparing the muscles
you’re about to use it:
• Raises your heart rate
• Informs your body and brain via
stretch receptor nerves that you’re
about to start exercising, helping
to minimise the risk of injury
increases the production
of adrenaline
QUICK TIPS FOR
STRETCHING
• Never stretch a cold muscle – you
need to get blood in to it first
• Hold stretches for 30 seconds to
get the most out of them
• Don’t hurt yourself – stretching
should loosen up your muscles, not
be painful
• Stay still when you stretch –
bouncing or hopping can cause
injury
• Stretch after a shower if your
muscles are tight – the hot water
can warm the muscle up and help
you loosen up before a run
HOW TO AVOID RUNNING INJURIES
4 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING
1. Vary your running route
For most runners, pavements and roads
tend to be the surfaces of choice. But it’s
also the hardest and most unforgiving
surface. So try to vary where you run to
reduce the strain on your body:
3. Make sure you have the right
running shoes
Your running shoes are the only things
cushioning your impact with the ground
and can minimise your risk of injury.
At ASICS, we’ve designed a range of
technologies to protect your feet and help
absorb the shock of impact:
• Unpaved paths in the park or
nearby forest trail can offer you
a more scenic and interesting
• GEL Cushioning in the heel and
running route
forefoot helps absorb impact shock
• Running tracks in your area can
with each stride
also break up your training
• Adaptive Heel technologies create
• Trail running or mountain running
a personalised fit with the best
can be a great way to see the
support for your feet
sights and give you a more
• Technologies like the Space
motivating route
Trusstic in cooperation with the
Dynamic DUOMAX provide you with
Varying your run is not only easier on
support and stability during the
your feet and legs, but it also breaks the
mid stance of your gait cycle
repetitiveness of running and can give you
that bit of extra motivation.
4. Exercise your feet
Doing exercises to strengthen your foot
2. Break the training habit
muscles will protect your feet by building
Variation in your training is key. Some
up a strong muscular system. It can also
runners slip into a set routine of running a
improve your performance as your
particular distance at a certain speed time
push-off power increases.
after time. The easiest way to vary your
training is to follow a running schedule.
A training plan creates balance and
variety with a combination of longer and
shorter runs as well as various training
types like interval running and pace
running. This will gradually add speed
and distance to your training which will
help you progress further in your running.
Challenge yourself and start a My ASICS
training plan.
ASICS RUNNING ADVICE
RUNNING RACE DAY EATING
WHAT TO EAT FOR A RUNNING RACE
During the race
The morning of your race
If you have eaten well in the days leading
Your pre-event meal should consider
up to an event lasting 90 minutes or less,
issues such as:
you might not need any additional energy
• Time of the event or events
during the event.
• If you’re prone to stomach
However,
in events lasting longer than this
discomfort
The week before your race
it is advised to take some energy in the
• Tried and tested foods
If you’re taking part in an event such as a
form of CHO as well as fluid throughout
• The psychological value of the food
marathon, your decision to carbohydratethe event. The race eating strategies do
load should consider your circumstances,
• Travelling issues
not need to be complicated but the foods
such as:
or fluid must be tried and tested prior to
You should start well hydrated by drinking
event and should be suitable to get the
• Your current diet
extra fluid in the days leading up to the
best optimal strategy for any individual.
events. Effective rehydration during
• Your motivation level
exercise can be enhanced by priming the
In sprint events the above advice would
• Any medical reason for it to be
stomach with a bolus of fluid prior to the
differ, in fact, it may be useful to be
problematic for you to consume a
event to take advantage of a full stomach
slightly dehydrated for sprinters before an
very high carbohydrate diet
of fluid (gastric distension).
event or those events that require lifting
There are several strategies which can
Whilst water is adequate for shorter
your body weight such as high jump or
be used to super-compensate muscle
events, the use of CHO-electrolyte drinks
long jump. In addition the eating before an
glycogen stores, many which vary in
prior to exercise and during a longer event
event may be different for sprint/explosive
duration, extent of dietary changes and
can assist in meeting fluid levels, CHO
type athletes in the carbohydrate content
and electrolytes and help retain this fluid
the amount and type of any exercise that
of the diet compared to a sprinter winter
better than water alone.
is taken during this loading period.
training diet.
What you eat on the days leading up to
an event or on event day itself can impact
directly on how you perform. ASICS PRO
Team dietician Ruth McKean talks us through
techniques for competition day eating.
THE HALF MARATHON /10K CHECKLIST
EVERYTHING YOU NEED AT THE START LINE
COOLING DOWN
AFTER RUNNING
WHY YOU NEED TO
COOL DOWN
Like warming up, cooling down is an
essential part of running. While you might
just feel like dropping on the couch after
a run, you’ll be thankful later for a proper
cool-down, which can reduce muscle
stiffness and soreness.
Cooling down consists of about 5 to 10
minutes of relaxed jogging or walking at
the end of your race or training session.
Basically, the more vigorous your running
session, the more your body has to
cool down.
HERE’S WHY YOU NEED
TO INCLUDE COOLING
DOWN INTO YOUR
TRAINING ROUTINE:
The essentials
• Shorts or running tights
• Warm top and bottom for
before and after the race
• Bib number
• Running top
• Drinks and food for after
• Timing chip
• Jacket
the race
• Race entry information
• Safety pins
• Towel
(location, bib number
(to pin on your bib)
pick-up, etc.)
• Bag for all your gear
• Food for during the race
• Identification (passport
• Music player and
Extras
or driving license)
earphones
(depending on the weather):
• Money
Personal care
•
Hat
(bring notes not coins)
• Vaseline and other
• Gloves
• Mobile phone
anti-chafing products
•
Sunglasses
• Any prescription
• Tissues
•
Sunscreen
medication
• Band-Aids
Before and after the race
Marathon running gear
• Massage oil
•
Rain
coat,
poncho
or
bin
• Shoes (your best running
• Pain relievers
bag for staying dry before
shoes for long distances)
the
start
• Socks
FOR YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
MY ASICS VS. PAPER PLANS - 5 REASONS MY ASICS WORKS
3. YOU CAN GET REMINDERS FOR YOUR RUNS
Staying motivated to keep to a training plan can be
a challenge. With MY ASICS you can set up simple
email reminders to help you remember to run and
log your training. MY ASICS makes it easier to
become a consistent runner.
4. YOU ALWAYS HAVE ROOM FOR NOTES
Out on a run you may notice a niggle in your knee,
or you want to note that you set a PB. MY ASICS
allows you to create detailed logs about your runs
and has room for all your personal notes. All this
content is easily accessible, giving you a clear and
insightful overview of your running history.
PREVENT DIZZINESS
The training plans of online service MY ASICS
are much more sophisticated than paper-based
The most important reason for cooling
plans you may find in a magazine or book.
down is that a gentle jog will gradually
Here are 5 reasons why they work better.
bring your heart rate back to a resting
5. YOU CAN SEE HOW YOU COMPARE
1. YOUR TRAINING PACES ARE ADJUSTED
state. If you just stop running suddenly,
TO RUNNERS LIKE YOU
DEPENDING
ON
HOW
YOU’RE
DOING
the muscles stop but your heart does not
Having an idea of how you are doing compared
MY ASICS checks your logged training times against
adjust as quickly. It will continue to pump
to others can be fun and motivating. My ASICS
your plan. Based on your actual performance it
blood at a high rate which will pool or
includes a tool to compare your performance to
will adjust your future training paces upwards or
collect in the legs, leaving other areas of
runners like you. You can compare yourself to other
downwards. This feature is called pace recalculation.
your body lacking blood, for example your
runners with the same gender or goal.
It ensures your plan will always be challenging you
brain. This is why some people feel dizzy
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at the right level, stimulating you to improve while
after a long run.
avoiding the risk of overstretching yourself.
REDUCING MUSCLE SORENESS
2. YOU CAN MOVE RUNS AROUND
A cool-down will also counter the
As much as we’d like to, running is never as regular
tendency of muscles to tighten after
as the plan prescribes. Family commitments, illness,
or just working late can all mean you can’t make
exercise. In many cases it will reduce
your training on the planned day. MY ASICS has an
muscle stiffness after running, more
easy feature to reschedule runs, so your plan always
formally known as Delayed Onset
reflects what’s going on in your life.
Muscle Soreness.
ASICS OULTON PARK HALF MARATHON AND 10K General Info & Race Instructions
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Photography
Results
All photos from the event are absolutely free for downloading. You can enter you race number or surname and all
photos of you that you are tagged in will appear on screen.
The images will be in high quality to print up to A4 size. Our
official photographer is Tim Waterworth Photography. Race
photographs will be available to view after the event from
the photographs link on the Xtra Mile Events homepage.
Results will be available live from the Xtra Mile Events website.
Amendment of entry details
Competitors must notify the organisers of any corrections
to entry details before starting the event. No exceptions will
be made afterwards. Contact us via our website, email
[email protected], phone the office on 0161 928
6795 or speak to one of the team at the registration desk
prior to the start of the event.
First aid
Medic 1 will be providing the first aid support to this event,
and a mobile ambulance crew will attend to casualties on
the course. There will be a first aid point in the pit garage
adjacent to the finish line.
Water and refreshments
There is a water station on the course (see the map). This
will be stocked with water only. Refreshments are also
available at the end of the event.
Withdrawing partway through the race
If you withdraw from the event at any stage before the finish
then please inform a member of the event team. This is
for your own safety and saves us looking for you out on
the course!
Timing points
Your time will be recorded as you pass over the timing mat
at the end of each lap and at the finish line.
Social Media
Be part of the action and keep up to date on social
media — follow us:
/TriathlonUK
@GreatTriathlons
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Prize giving
Please attend the prize giving if you have won a category.
Prizes will not be sent out in the post. Alternatively, please
ask another member of your club to collect your prize on
your behalf. There are age group trophies and a club trophy,
in addition to the overall winners. All finishers will receive a
medal at the finish line.
Entries on the day
On the day entries can be made by cash or card
payments. The fee will be £25 for the 10k and £30 for
the half marathon.
Headphones
In the interest of safety we advise you to wear any earphones in one ear only and be aware of others approaching
behind you, eg the lead runner cycle (half marathon), medics
and course officials. Open ear headphones can be worn.
Please note
The organiser cannot be held responsible for competitors’
property lost, stolen or damaged before, during or after
this event.
And finally …
The weather in February can be unpredictable so please
bear this in mind when selecting your clothing for the event.
Check out the local weather forecast here
www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/nw/crewe_forecast_
weather.html
Have a great day!!
10k Start line
ASICS OULTON PARK HALF MARATHON AND 10K Venue Plan
Half marathon start line
Race track
Start new lap OR
run to the finish line
Water
Finish
Spectator area
Winners podium
Prize-giving area
Entry to
track for
the Half
Marathon
start line
Pit garages
8
Pit lane
Medical
Massage
Communal changing
Baggage
Entry to
track for
the 10K
start line
competitors
only
First Aid
Adventure
playground
Way in to
Oulton Park
Chequers restaurant
Race registration
10K start line
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