race info

monday APRIL 21st
START TIME - 09:00-09:15

mORTIMER FAIRGROUND, rg7 3Rg

entries-£21-£23
terrain - 85% off road
elevation gain - 85m
water stations - 0
time limit - 1hr 45min

Dog Friendly

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

COVID FAQS

COVID MEASURES

Results

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RACE INSTRUCTIONS

START TIMES

2021

MORTIMER 10KM

MORTIMER 10KM - RACE GUIDE

SUMMARY

Parking – Free, onsite at the Mortimer Fairground, RG7 3RG https://w3w.co/boxer.modern.decide

Registration – all race numbers to be collected on the day between 08:00 & 09:00

Entries on the day – NONE AVAILABLE, RACE FULL.

Bag Drop – bags can be left at your own risk at the baggage area

Race Briefing – online in advance of race day

Start Times – Canicross 10km at 09:00 & 10km at 09:15

Course signage – fully marshalled & signed course using arrows, red & white tape and distance markers

Terrain – footpaths, woodlands & roads. 85% off road through forestry and nature reserves. Short sections may be muddy if we have wet weather in the build up

Water Stations – none on the course, only at the start/finish. No cups are provided, bring your own bottle

Cut off – 1 hour 45 mins from the last start time

Finish – medals, water & snacks. Massage, Sauna, hot drinks & cookies are available to purchase. Also a Mortimer 10km Ale to purchase courtesy of Mysterious Brewing.

Prizes – 1st Female & 1st Male in the Canicross 10km. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female & Male runners in the 10km will receive prizes on the day. Age category winners prizes to be posted out after race day.

GETTING TO THE EVENT

The event takes place from the Mortimer Fairground, RG7 3RG. What3Words location https://w3w.co/boxer.modern.decide

Please plan to arrive in good time to collect your number and get ready for your start. Event car parking will be signed & marshalled as you approach the Fairground. The venue is accessed via Hammonds Heath only.

From the M4/A33/Grazeley direction – after passing Wokefield Park, continue over two mini roundabouts & turn right immediately after the war memorial onto Hammonds Heath.

From Burghfield/Ufton/Tadley direction – enter Mortimer village & continue along The Street. Turn left onto Hammonds Heath at the war memorial immediately after the park.

The parking area is just yards from the race start/finish.

Cycling – you’ll find plenty of spaces onsite to lock up your bikes.

07:45 – Car Park Opens

08:00 – Race Registration Opens

09:00 – Canicross 10km Starts & Race Registration Closes

09:15 – 10km Starts

09:35 – 1st Canicross finishers

09:50 – 1st 10km finishers

11:00 – Last finishers

12:00 – Race venue Closes

BEFORE THE START

Registration - open between 08:00 & 09:00 and will be found in our event marquees.

Collect your race number and pins. Your race number should be visible & pinned on your front. Complete the form on the reverse of your race number only if you have a medical condition that we should be aware of.

Start Time – the Canicross 10km starts at 09:00, with the 10km at 09:15.

Chip Timing – your timing chip is on the reverse of your race number, so your own start & finish times are taken when you cross the line.

Baggage – there is a bag drop near race registration.

Toilets – these are found 100m from race registration, the start line & the car park.

ON THE COURSE

Race Briefing – further details about the course and final reminders will be in the briefing. This will be online only and found from April 17th.

Terrain - The course is mixed terrain and on mainly firm ground, with short sections on potentially muddy trails. We take in small local roads, woodlands and footpaths. The course is currently dry throughout and we suggest using road shoes, subject to the weather.

Flat/Hilly/Undulating? The 10km has a total elevation gain of 85m, and contains a few undulations.

Canicross 10km – will complete the same route as the 10km event. Canicross competitors must keep their dogs on a harness throughout and can run with multiple dogs should they wish. However, prizes will only be awarded amongst those running with one dog.

Signage – the course is well signed with yellow arrows, red & white tape and KM markers.

As a multi terrain race, there will not be a marshal at every turn, look out for the signage and follow the arrows.

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

Water Refill Stations – none on course, only at the start/finish.

This is self service and you will need to bring your own drinks vessel with you – no cups are provided. Dog bowls are provided!

Overtaking – there are some single file sections on the course, and the route is open to the general public - please be courteous of others.

COURSE IN DETAIL

We have a true multi terrain 10km course for you, featuring some road, gravel trail, spongy forest paths, bridleways and footpaths.

The first 700m is the same as the last 700m, taking you along a quiet lane. In between, you'll cover TWO LAPS around the woodlands.

At 5km you reach the end of the first lap and you’ll need to turn RIGHT to start lap 2. Later, you’ll find yourself at the same point again, this time at 9.3km, and you’ll then continue STRAIGHT on following signs for the FINISH, taking the final 700m back along the road to the finish line.

Pay attention as you approach the end of the lap. Listen to our marshals’ instructions, but it is upto you to know which lap you’re on! ONLY RETURN TO THE FINISH ONCE YOU'VE RUN 9.3KM.

85% of your route is off-road and you have an elevation gain of 85m throughout.

SPECTATOR INFO

With our a multi lap course and staggered starts, there isn't a lot of time for spectators to reach the woodland portion of the route and get back to the finish line. You may be best staying at Mortimer Fairground and having a drink or bite to eat.

If spectators wish to see more of the course, they must do so on foot - driving on the running route may endanger runners. A good location to walk to would be the course split point, where runners continue onto their next laps or turn for the finish. This can be accessed via Longmoor Lane and is approximately 700m away from the start/finish.

AT THE FINISH

Back at the finish line in Mortimer Fairground you’ll see our big red Racing Line Running gantry. Cross the line and your result is automatically recorded.

You can help yourself to your finishers medal & some snacks.

There will be water in containers for you to refill your own bottles or cups with.

Results & Prizes – ‘live’ results will be available online courtesy of our timers, the awesome Timing Monkey.

Overall prizes will be issued at the finish line with Age Category prizes being posted out in the days after the race.

WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON?

We'll have you recovered in no time!

Massage – the fabulous team from Muscle & Mind will be on hand to ease those aching muscles both pre and post event. A 15 minute massage is available for just £15 – cash payment available but contactless payment preferred.

Ollie Young Foundation – a fabulous local charity, we’re delighted to be supporting the Ollie Young Foundation once again in 2025. Thank you all so much for your kind donations.

Refreshments – we are delighted to have Vicki from Coffee on the Green with us for the event, serving delicious hot drinks and food.

Beer - Mysterious Brewing will be with us, so you can visit them to quench your thirst afterwards. They have produced a limited edition Mortimer 10km Ales specially for the event, so make sure you buy one of those whilst stocks last.

Sweet treats - we’re delighted to have the team from Vanillo Cookies supporting the event this year with their amazing cookies.

Sauna - we are really excited to partner with The Horse Box Sauna at the Mortimer 10km. They are bringing their 8man Sauna tent to the race so you can experience the benefits of Sauna to aid your race recovery.

So get your swimming togs packed in your race kit and book your slot via THIS BOOKING LINK. A 25 minute sauna costs £10 per person.

We advise that you leave at least 15mins between your predicted race finish time and your Sauna slot to allow time to rehydrate and for your heart rate to settle.

This will be a great post race experience so get booking to avoid missing out.

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 EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 21ST

what's included

medal
chip timing
race photos
prizes
ample toilets
onsite car parking
canicross event

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