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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.
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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
RENEGADE 10KM
RACE GUIDE
SUMMARY
Parking – at Renegade Brewery, Yattendon, RG18 0XT https://w3w.co/succumbs.posting.weddings
Registration – all race numbers to be collected on the day between 08:30 & 09:45
Entries on the day – none. All entries are in advance of race day.
Bag Drop – available for non-drivers only
Race Briefing – online in advance of race day
Start Times – Canicross 10km at 09:50, 10km at 10:00-10:05
Course signage – fully signed course using arrows, red & white tape and distance markers.
Terrain – footpaths, woodlands trails and small roads. 75% off road.
Water Stations – TWO on the course: 4km and 7Km and at the start/finish. No cups are provided, carry your own bottle/cup. There will be dog bowls.
Cut off – 2 hours
Finish – medals, water, Renegade 10km pint cup and drink voucher. Massage and food available for purchase.
Prizes – 1st Male & Female Canicross. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female & Male runners in the 10km will receive prizes on the day.
Age category overall winners prizes to be posted out after race day.
GETTING TO THE EVENT
The event takes place from the Renegade Brewery in Yattendon, RG18 0XT. https://w3w.co/succumbs.posting.weddings
Please plan to arrive in good time. Our car parking marshals will be in place from 08:15 onwards.
Event parking will be signed & marshalled from the Brewery entrance. Please do not park elsewhere in the village.
Please car share wherever possible.
If approaching Yattendon via Bradfield, please avoid using Church Lane on your way to the brewery as it’s a narrow road.
Please note that there are ongoing roadworks through Bradfield village, which may potentially impact your journey, please allow suitable time to arrive.
Cycling – you can find plenty of spaces onsite to lock up your bikes.
08:15 – Car Park Open
08:30 - Race Registration Opens
09:40 - Ales & Trails T-Shirt Photo
09:45 – Race Registration Closes
09:50 – Canicross 10km Starts
10:00-10:05 – 10km Starts
10:30 - First Finishers
12:00 – Last finishers
BEFORE THE START
Registration - open between 08:30 & 09:45 and will be found by the orchard next the brewery building.
Collect your race number and pins. Your race number should be visible & pinned on your front. At the bottom of your race number is a tear-off strip; this is your drink voucher.
Refreshments – teas, coffees, pastries, bacon rolls etc will be available from ‘Dave’ the Renegade van from 08:00 until 12:00. We also have Neil from CrazyDayz Doughnuts!!
The full breakfast service from the taproom is available between 08:00 & 10:30. (lunch service starts at 11:00 on race day)
Start Time & Procedures – the Canicross 10km will start at 09:50. The 10km will start in two waves, at 10:00 & at 10:05. The waves are not pre-assigned, our recommendation is that if you anticipate finishing in 1 hr or under, start at 10:00. If you think you'll be 1 hr or more, start at 10:05.
This is to ease congestion along the farm track directly after the start.
Chip Timing – your timing chip is on the back of your race number, so your own start & finish times are taken.
Baggage – leave your bag in the car if you can. We will store bags at registration for those who have cycled.
Toilets – these are found between the car park & race registration. There are also toilets within the brewery tap room.
Ales & Trails T-Shirt Photo - if you own an Ales & Trails t-shirt, please do wear it for race day. We will gather everyone wearing their t-shirt together for a pre-event photo in front of the brewery building at 09:40
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 July 8th.
Terrain - The course is mixed terrain and on firm ground. We take in small local roads, woodlands and footpaths. The ground is firm & suitable for road shoes currently, but as a mixed trail course, this is weather dependent!
75% of the course is off-road, it is uneven and narrow in places.
Hilly/Flat? The route includes 140m of elevation gain throughout the 10km – it does of course also lose 140m as well!
The first and last 1.6km are the same (in reverse directions) and there is a lovely 7km circuit beyond that.
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 trail 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 – TWO on course: 4km and 7km, ONE at the start/finish. These are self service and you will need to carry your own drinks vessel with you – no cups are provided. There will be dog bowls.
Etiquette – there are some single file sections on the course, and the route is open to the general public - please be courteous . You may be in a race, but you don't have priority over others. The road sections are open to traffic, keep left and yield to traffic if required.
COURSE IN DETAIL
We have a new and improved multi terrain 10km course for you this year. The course features wide farm tracks, bridleways, footpaths and woodland trails, and about 2.5km of local lanes.
You'll start on a track leaving the brewery for the first 1km before reaching a road. You'll retrace your steps here later on the way back to the finish line. We'll keep you on a wide country lane from 1km until 3km, and that'll give you chance to spread out before hitting the trails.
From 3km you'll take a beautiful forestry path to the 1st drink station at 4km.
More woodland trail to halfway before a wide track through shade takes you to the 7km mark and the 2nd water refill point. Two short single track sections see you reach 8km, and shortly afterwards you pop out onto the road for a descent to 9km and the return to the brewery.
75% of your route is off-road and you have an elevation gain of 140m throughout. Currently the terrain is firm enough to use road shoes. The ground is uneven on the trail sections, and some portions are narrow.
WARM WEATHER PLANS & ADVICE
In light of recent warm & sunny weather, and a warm race last year, we wanted to let you know what we do in such circumstances and to give some general advice to keep you more comfortable and safe.
For hot race days we increase water provision, and the regularity of water refill stations. We'll be keeping the two water stations from 2025 as standard.
The two water refill stations for you around the course at 4km and 7km. Please note: you will need to carry your own drinks cup/ bottom/ vessel as cups are not provided, even on warm and sunny days.
We have amended last years route to include more shade; we prefer the route and so have kept it.
TO CONFIRM, NO CUPS ARE PROVIDED at the water refill stations. We recommend that you carry your own drinks bottles/vessels/hydration packs around with you, and simply use the water stations to top up with.
Carrying your own bottles allows you to drink more - you will keep better hydrated drinking sipping little & often throughout your run.
80% of the route is under tree cover and has shade.
You may wish to wear loose fitting kit, we certainly recommend wearing sunglasses, hats and suncream.
Rehydrate thoroughly but slowly post event.
We will contact Canicross entrants separately pre-event if the forecast is warm - you will have options! It may be necessary for us to cancel the Canicross event for the welfare of our four legged friends.
SPECTATOR INFO
As a trail running event, access to portions of the running route is very limited, and we would advise against driving around the local lanes that make up some of the race day course for runners safety.
We suggest that spectators stay onsite at the Renegade Brewery throughout the event.
AT THE FINISH
Back at the finish line opposite the brewery you’ll see our big red Racing Line Running gantry. Cross the line and your result is automatically recorded.
You'll pick up your finishers medal & Renegade 10km pint cup. Your voucher for a free drink at the bar is a tear-off strip on your race number; make sure that you don't lose yours - we don't give them out twice!!
There will be water in containers for you to refill your own bottles or cups with too.
Results & Prizes – ‘live’ results will be available online courtesy of our timers, the awesome Timing Monkey.
Prizes will be issued at the finish line; if you think that you may have won one, don't go too far. With the two wave start to the 10km event, we'll need to wait a few minutes to confirm prizes winners.
ANYTHING ELSE?
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
Charities - we are supporting two local charities this year. Both PALS and Newbury Riding for the Disabled do so much for young people with physical disabilities, and donations are so gratefully received.
Drink Voucher - at the bottom of your race number is a tear-off strip, this is your free drink voucher. This is for one free drink and to be used on race day only.
You can redeem your voucher for any pint of draught beer or for a soft drink. Vouchers can be redeemed in the brewery bar or at the mobile bar.
Renegade 10km SPECIAL OFFERS – available on race day only, if you show your finishers medal in the brewery shop you’ll receive 10% of any purchases. Also, if you sign up for the Renegade Brewery mailing list, and you'll get 15% off your first order.
Refreshments – ‘Dave’ the van will be open between 08:00 & 12:00, with the taproom open for breakfast between 08:00 & 10:30.
The taproom is serving lunch from 11:00, tables are available on a first come, first served basis.
Neil from CrazyDayz Doughnuts is with us for the event, he’ll be fully stocked with an amazing selection of his craft doughnuts.
Massage – Muscle & Mind will be on hand to ease those aching muscles both pre and post event. A 10 minute massage is available for just £10 – cash payment available but contactless payment preferred.
Thatcham Natural Therapies - we're delighted to have Bruce and the guys taking part in the 10km this year. They have very kindly offered you 20% off for your first osteopathy appointment with them at their clinic in Thatcham.
Click on their logo, book yourself in and just take your Renegade 10km finishers medal with you to your appointment for the discount.
WE'LL SEE YOU ON JULY 12TH