Dog Friendly
EVENT FULL - ALL ENTRIES NOW CLOSED & WE ARE NO LONGER ADDING TO OUR WAITING LIST.
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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.
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Beautiful multi terrain course - see the video below for our new two lap course
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Canicross 10km with separate start. Start times confirmed by April 3rd
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Race Instructions emailed out & found HERE from March 25th
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Minimum age - 16 for 10km
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Free downloadable race photos
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Online entries close on April 3rd or when capacity is reached
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Staggered starts, social distancing and more Covid safe measures will be in place. Check out our Covid FAQ's & Measures.
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Fundraising for the Ollie Young Foundation
Results
Photos
2021
RAMSBURY HALF MARATHON & 10KM
​RACE BRIEFING​
Welcome to the Ramsbury Half Marathon & 10km, a new event this year as part of our Ales & Trails series from breweries.
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Please make sure that you have read the race instructions on the event website. It is assumed that you have read and understood this brief prior to attending the event.
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Event Day Timetable –
08:15 - Car park open
08:15 - Registration Opens
09:45 - Registration Closes
09:30 - Half Marathon starts
09:50 - Canicross 10km event starts
10:00 – 10km event starts
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Registration -
All race numbers are to be collected on the day – your race number has a timing chip on the reverse, so please don’t bend or fold it. If you have pre-purchased any merchandise, this must be collected pre-event. The exception being the personalised mugs, which are posted out afterwards.
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The start line is just 50m from the race registration area.
Water Stations – THREE on the Half Marathon course: 3.6, 7.1 & 10.8 Miles. ONE for the 10km course: 6.3Km and at the start/finish. No cups are provided, carry your own bottle/cup. There will be dog bowls.
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Safety -
The course is likely to be uneven underfoot at times, look after yourselves and others. Along the road section of the course, please keep tight to the left hand side at all points & listen out for marshals instructions. You do not have priority on the public paths or on the roads, be courteous and be safe.
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Signage -
The course is signed with yellow arrows as well as red and white tape tied to trees/bushes. Each kilometre/mile point will be marked. If you do not see any signage, go back to where you last saw an arrow. Pay attention!
The course -
​Both courses start and finish with a 1.6km/1 Mile approx out and back section from brewery. The first part of the course drops downs into a valley - as you retrace your steps here later on the way back to the finish line, you might want to keep a little in reserve!
Just after the 1 Mile mark, the HALF MARATHON course turns right to follow the BLUE line on the course map.
At the course split (1.6km), the 10KM course goes straight on to follow the ORANGE line on the map. For those who took part in our August 10km last year, the course is the same, BUT goes in the opposite direction!
The courses features wide farm tracks, bridleways and footpaths, short sections of tarmac road, and the Half Marathon course follows a part of the Ridgeway Trail and a cycleway along a disused railway line.
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Both courses definitely fall into the 'undulating' category! However, the terrain and scenery are superb
The 10km is 85% off-road and you have an elevation gain of 175m throughout.
The Half Marathon is 80% off-road and has an elevation gain of 300m throughout.
Currently the terrain is quite firm given the amount of rain we've had, but is wet and muddy in places. On balance, we would probably favour an off-road shoe currently, but keep an eye on the weather as we approach race day. The ground is uneven on the trail sections, and some portions are narrow.
Finish -
As you cross the finish line your result will be live online via the event website.
On finishing, you'll receive your finishers medal & Ramsbury Half Marathon & 10km cup. Water containers are ready for you to fill your own bottles. Remember – no cups are provided.
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From the finish line, it's just a walk across the brewery courtyard to reach the bar, and you can redeem your drink voucher; the voucher is the tear off strip at the bottom of your race number. It can be used once, and on event day only from the bar in the brewery building. You can collect your drink as soon as you cross the finish line.
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Bottled beer & canned soft drinks are available for those who'd prefer to take their drink away with them.
Hot & Cold drinks, snacks and hot food are available to purchase from our event vendors from 08:15 onwards from the brewery courtyard.
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Massage is available near the finish area for £10 for 10 mins.
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​Prizes will be given out at the finish line, with age category prizes being posted out afterwards.
Thank You -
Firstly, thank you to the team from Ramsbury Estate and the Ramsbury Brewery. Thank you to our race timer, Rogue Racer, Muscle & Mind, Vanillo Cookies, and our medics from Beyond First Aid.
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Most of all though, and please show your appreciation when you see them, thank you to our race day volunteers and our race photographers.
WE'LL SEE YOU ON SUNDAY MARCH 15TH