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EVENT FULL - ALL ENTRIES NOW CLOSED & WE ARE NO LONGER ADDING TO OUR WAITING LIST.

The Mortimer 10km has a new look for 2021, with a new multi terrain course and new organisers. As always though, the race will start & finish on Mortimer Fairground, and we have a canicross entry option for those wishing to run the 10km with their dog(s).

PLEASE NOTE - to safely manage the event in accordance with Covid requirements, there will now be no walking event or 1km fun run.

Our new 10km course takes in the beautiful local woodlands, using footpaths and bridleways. The course is undulating and uneven in places, therefore not suitable for pushchairs/buggies or wheelchairs.

Beautiful multi terrain course - see the video below for our new two lap course
Canicross 10km with separate start. Start times confirmed by April 3rd
Race Instructions emailed out & found HERE from March 25th
Minimum age - 16 for 10km
Free downloadable race photos
Online entries close on April 3rd or when capacity is reached
Staggered starts, social distancing and more Covid safe measures will be in place. Check out our Covid FAQ's & Measures.
Fundraising for the Ollie Young Foundation

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COVID MEASURES

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RACE INSTRUCTIONS

START TIMES

2021

BEAT THE SUNSET 50KM

BEAT THE SUNSET 50KM - RACE GUIDE

SUMMARY

Parking – free onsite at the Summerleaze Park, Summerleaze Rd, Maidenhead, SL6 8SP https://w3w.co/preoccupied.trader.almost

Registration – all race numbers to be collected on the day between 11:00 – 11:45

Entries on the day – none. All entries are in advance of race day.

Bag Drop – bags to be left in cars or at Race Registration desk at runners own risk.

Race Briefing – online in advance of race day

Start Time – starts between 12:00 – 12:30. Final start times confirmed on Weds May 28th.

Onsite facilities – toilets, bar serving coffee pre event & a full bar menu post event.

Course signage – fully signed course using arrows, red & white tape. A GPS route is provided within race week, along with a Google Map route also.

Terrain – towpaths, footpaths, woodlands & roads. 50km single lap course. Likely to be most suitable for road shoes.

Checkpoints – 4 on course, mandatory to check in. Offering water, Hi5 energy drink, cola & sweet and savoury snacks. Personal nutrition can be delivered to checkpoints 3 & 4 No cups provided.

Chip Timing & Race Tracking – you are chip timed, with split times taken at each checkpoint. There is also free predictive tracking and live GPS tracking (app based) for spectators to follow your progress.

Cut off – 21:12 (sunset) at the finish line and specified times for on course checkpoints.

Finish – medals, drinks & snacks & Beat the Sunset memento

Prizes – 1st, 2nd & 3rd female & males overall & age categories. Age group prizes posted out after race day.

GETTING TO THE EVENT

The event takes place from Summerleaze Park, Summerleaze Rd, Maidenhead, SL6 8SP.

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Please plan to arrive in good time to collect your race number and be ready for your start.

Event parking is free and will be signed from the turn off Summerleaze Rd & our marshals will guide you once onsite.

Race registration, toilets and the Start/Finish area are all within a stones throw.

Public transport – Furze Platt train station is half a mile away.

Cycling – there are plenty of spaces onsite to lock up your bikes.

BEFORE THE START

Registration - open between 11:00 – 11:45 and will be found at our event marquee.

Collect your race number and pins, also your t-shirt if you’ve ordered them. Your race number should be visible & pinned on your front.

We'll also be giving you some Beat the Sunset goodies at registration, as they may be useful on the course! Firstly, a Beat the Sunset buff, and also a collapsible cup - perfect for our cupless checkpoints.

Start Times – you’ll be setting off in groups between 12:00 & 12:30. Final start times will be confirmed on May 28th. Approach the start area 5 mins before your start time and our start line team will call you forward.

Chip Timing – your timing chip is on the back of your race number, so your own start & finish times are taken along with a split time from the course.

Personal Nutrition Drop – if you have any dietary preferences or just want to use the nutrition you’ve trained with, we will take it out onto the course for you. Bag the items up at home, label them with your race number and checkpoint locations and place them in the boxes at race registration. Personal nutrition must be dropped off by 11:45. Note – this is available for Checkpoints 3 & 4 only.

Baggage – leave your bag in the car if you can. If you are unable to do this, label your bag with your race number and leave it with the team at race registration. Bags are left at your own risk.

Facilities – toilets are found at the sports club, and teas/coffees available.

General Rule – arrive ready to go, kit checked, GPS & phone charged!

ON THE COURSE

Race Briefing – important details and final reminders will be in the briefing. This will not be presented on the start, but online in advance, on the website and emailed to you on May 28th.

It is assumed that you will have read the race briefing – if you have any questions you need to contact the organisers before the end of Weds May 28th, you may not get a reply after that!

Terrain - The course is mixed terrain and on firm ground throughout. We use towpaths, footpaths, woodland trails and road. The ground is firm throughout & suitable for road shoes. Approx 70% is off road.

Hilly/Flat? The course is flat with only 239m of elevation gain through the 50km.

Signage – the course is fully signed with arrows at decision points, and red & white tape.

Additional Navigation - We will provide you with a course GPX file for use on GPS devices. Also, a Google MyMap version of the course which can be viewed on a phone and is marked with checkpoint locations, toilets etc.

Headphones – we politely request that you do not use in-ear headphones for your own safety.

Course Etiquette – please be courteous to other path users. Short sections are narrow, please be patient and overtake when suitable.

Mandatory Kit –

•Fully charged mobile phone with emergency numbers included (to be found on your race number)

•Drinks Vessel (bottle/hydration pack etc) holding a minimum of 500ml at the start (please bring ready-filled)

•Foil Blanket

Recommended Kit -

•Waterproof/Showerproof jacket

•Method of payment, in case of emergencies

We appreciate that the need for some items may seem unlikely, however we have to plan for your safety in an emergency.

Medical Back-up – there is dedicated medical provision throughout the event. Due to the nature of the course, our medics may take some time to reach you. In a life threatening emergency, you should contact emergency services via 999.

COURSE IN DETAIL

Profile – the first half of the course is flat largely following river towpaths. The course undulates between 30km & 42km, taking in Taplow & Burnham before reaching Wooburn Green. The final 8km are flat via the Thames at Bourne End & the Green Way.

Checkpoint 1 – 10.9km

Cut off time – 14:20

Checkpoint 2 – 20.4km

Cut off time – 15:55

Checkpoint 3 – 30.4km

Cut off time – 17:40

Checkpoint 4 – 42.2km

Cut off time – 19:45

FINISH – 50.4KM

Cut off time – 21:12

There are toilets around the route, either directly at the checkpoints or near them, and at sporadic points around the course.

SPECTATOR INFO

The Beat the Sunset 50km course is great for spectators as all locations are within approx a 20 min drive of the Start/Finish. We would request that spectators don’t visit checkpoint locations as they may become congested and prevent access to our event medics.

We suggest visiting accessible locations such as Maidenhead riverside, the Jubilee River, Taplow, Bourne End and Cookham.

CHECKPOINTS

There are four checkpoints around the course, you’ll find them at 10.9km, 20.4km, 30.4km & 42.2km. It is compulsory for you to cross the timing mats, even if you don’t need anything to eat or drink.

What to Eat? Each checkpoint will stock a selection of snack items including bananas, biscuits, sweets, crisps, chocolate bars, savoury snacks and water to replenish your bottles with, along with cola, squash and Hi5 energy drink.

No Cups – we will be not be providing plastic cups at the checkpoints. One of your event mementoes, issued at race registration, will be a collapsible cup.

Personal Nutrition – available for checkpoints 3 & 4 only. Put your nutrition into sealed & labelled bags – mark with your race number and which Checkpoint they should go to on each bag. Drop at registration before 11:45 and nutrition will be taken out to checkpoints on the course for you.

Checkpoint Guidance –

•A tail-end runner will advise any participants if they are behind the cut off times; you are required to be self-sufficient if you have to retire from the event. Retiring is non-negotiable if you fall behind the cut-off times around the route.

•Cross the timing mats on the floor

•We are unable to return any personal items left at checkpoints

•Supporters should not come to the checkpoints, access is limited and required by the event team and medical staff

AT THE FINISH

Back at Summerleaze Park, you’ll see our big red Racing Line Running gantry. Cross the line and your result is automatically recorded.

You can then pick up your finishers medal and some food & drink.

The sports club bar will be open all day, offering a full menu of food & drink.

Results & Prizes – live results will be online courtesy of our timers Rogue Racer. Live GPS tracking & predictive tracking is available to runners/spectators for free.

Overall prize winners will receive their awards at the finish line with age group prizes going out in the post shortly after race day.

WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON?

Refreshments – the bar at the sports club will be open and there will be a full menu available post event.

Sauna - we are really excited to partner with The Horse Box Sauna at the event. They are bringing their sauna and ice baths to the race so you can experience the full benefits to aid your race recovery.

So get your swimming togs packed in your race kit. You'll be able to and pre-book your slot via THIS BOOKING LINK. A 25 minute sauna costs £10 per person.

We advise that you leave at least 45mins between your predicted race finish time and your Sauna slot to allow time to rehydrate and for your heart rate to settle.

You can also book your slot, subject to availability, once you've finished on the day.

Massage – the fabulous team from Muscle & Mind will be on hand to ease those aching muscles both pre and post event. A 20 minute massage is available for just £20 – cash payment available but contactless payment preferred.

Thames Valley Adventure Playground – a fabulous local charity, we’re delighted to be supporting the TVAP once again in 2025. Thank you all so much for your kind donations.

Marshals – thank you so much to our awesome event volunteers, we couldn’t do it without you.

If you would like to marshal at any future Racing Line Running events, please get in touch via andy@racinglinerunning.co.uk

WE'LL SEE YOU ON SATURDAY MAY 31ST