Bud’s Run Event Guide
Here’s your guide to making your Saturday afternoon with us as relaxed and enjoyable as possible.
Main Timetable
1.00 – Event opens
1.30 – Warm up for the Go Run for Fun 2k
1.45 - Go Run for Fun 2k starts
2.15 – Warm up for Bud’s Run 5k and 1k Loop
2.30 – Bud’s Run 5k and 1k Loop starts
3.30 – Prize giving
4.00 – Event closes
Please get there early
It's going to be busy, with lots of runners and spectators. So do get there early if you can.
Plus there will be loads of other things for you to do. We've got market stalls selling fruit and veg,
cakes and crafts, and great Tombola prizes. For the kids there's an England Athletics sprint track, a
bouncy castle, face painting and a crafts table. So bring a few pennies too!
Race Numbers
Whatever run you’re doing, make sure you:
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wear your number on the FRONT of your vest
DO NOT swap numbers
write any medical conditions on the back of your number
remember to bring safety pins
Entered the 5k/1k online BEFORE 19th September?
You’ll get your race number and chip in the post.
Entered the 5k/1k online AFTER 19th September?
You’ll collect your number and chip on the day. Head to the Bramall Building in Chancellor’s Court for
the Registration and Information Point. It’ll be open from 1pm. We recommend you get there 90
minutes before your race.
Entries on the day for the 5k/ 1K
The 5K has a maximum capacity of 450. If you and your friends want to take part, please enter online
beforehand. We can’t guarantee places on the day, and we don’t want you to miss out. Please note,
entries on the day will be £1 extra.
Entered the Go Run for Fun 2k?
Head to the Registration and Information point to collect your t-shirt and number. These numbers will
NOT be sent out in the post. There’s a recommended £2 donation for all Go Run for Fun 2k entries
towards Parkinson’s UK. Remember, there’s no chip for the 2k.
Doing the 1k loop?
You’ll start at the back of the main 5k running pack. Becky and Jamie will be on hand to give
everyone a quick briefing. Please don’t miss your 1k turn off, or you will be stuck on the 5k loop.
Chip timing
Your chip will give you an accurate race time. The Chip Timing Packet it comes in will show you how
to put it on your shoelaces. Wear your chip at all times during the race.
After your race, please put your chip in one of the special bins at the finish. If you don’t, you will be
charged, and that means less money for Parkinson’s UK. If you forget your chip on the day, we’ll
have some spares at the cost of £4.
Where it’s all happening
The event will be in and around the Chancellor’s Court area. All runners and spectators will gather
before and after the race. That’s where the market stalls, bouncy castle, and England Athletics Sprint
Track will be too.
Lockers and luggage
There will be lockers available in the Munrow Centre for 10p. The race organisers do not accept
responsibility for any damaged or lost items.
Toilets and changing facilities
You’ll find toilets and changing facilities inside the Munrow Sports Centre. Plus there will be 14
toilets next to the Registration/ Information Point in the Bramall Building. Please allow plenty of time to
use these facilities. They will become very busy before the races.
The course
The course loops around the University’s ring road. It’s traffic free and relatively flat. There will be
marshals along the course. Special thanks to Carillion for opening the ring road on Saturday 4 th. You
can find a full course map here.
Medical support
St John’s Ambulance will provide medical cover, at the Start/ Finish area and on the course. A
number of the course management team are also first aid trained. If you need medical assistance,
please tell the nearest marshal.
If you feel tired, are injured or for whatever reason, do not wish to finish the race, please approach the
nearest marshal in a fluorescent bib. They will inform event control. Please do not drop-out of the
race and make your own way home. We need to account for the safety and well-being of all runners
who start the race.
The Finish
At the finish, you will be given a goody bag and water as you move down the funnel. Our 2k
champions and any child under 10 doing the 1k/5k will get a Go Run For Fun t-shirt.
Have I entered?
Visit the ‘Check Am I In’ page: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/startlist/index.php?id=2287
You can also see who else has entered, so it’s worth a look!
Fancy a post-run massage?
Catherine Turner (Petit Antipodes) and Gareth Norris (University of Birmingham Sport) will be offering
sports massage. Any donation for this service will be gratefully received by the Parkinson’s UK. Bring
your pennies for the Parkinson’s bucket alongside the massage bed!
Prizes
We’re giving out prizes for the:
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1st and 2nd male and female runners
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1st and 2nd under-16 runners
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1st and 2nd corporate teams
Race Photos
Thanks to Mick Hill Photos, there will be photos on the day. You’ll be able to buy them here. £1 of
every photo sold goes to Parkinson’s UK.
Results
FR Systems will compile the results. They should be up online soon after the event.
Information Point
That’ll be in the Bramall Building by the Clock Tower. Got any questions on the day, head there.
Getting here and parking
It’s easy to get to The University of Birmingham main campus by road and rail.
Driving?
The University is 2 1/2 miles south of the city centre, on the A38. The post code is B15 2TT.
The easiest place to park is in the North East Multi-Storey car park which you’ll find off Pritchatts
Road. This is just a short walk through to the start and finish area. There are alternatives if this car
park gets very busy and Bud’s Run marshals will be on hand to assist.
Catching the bus?
Numbers 61, X62 and 63 go to the University’s Edgbaston and Selly Oak campuses. The 76, 98 and
99 serve the Medical School and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. They all run frequently from the city
centre.
Taking the train?
The nearest station is University, on the cross city line. This is a five minute walk from the course. The
course will be signposted.
Don’t forget our online auction. . .
. . .where you can pick up some seriously good prizes at some seriously low prices . There’s kit signed
by Usain Bolt, Jess Ennis, Mo Farah, and Haile Gebrselassie. That’s not forgetting holidays, wine
tasting events - the list goes on. Why not see for yourself what’s on offer?
Any questions?
Fire them over to us at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you all on 4th October.
Thank you for your support.
Jamie and Becky
Big Thank you to all of our sponsors and partners!