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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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RACE INSTRUCTIONS

START TIMES

2021

SANTA CLAWS 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 between 09:50 & 09:55, 10km at 10:00

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 – ONE on the course at 7.0Km 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, Santa Claws 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 and allow plenty of time to arrive.

If approaching Yattendon via Bradfield, please avoid using Church Lane on your way to the brewery as it’s a narrow road.

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

08:15 – Car Park Open

08:30 - Race Registration Opens

09:45 – Race Registration Closes

09:50 – Canicross 10km Starts

10:00 – 10km Starts

10:30 - First Finishers

12:00 – Last finishers

BEFORE THE START

Refreshments – teas & coffees are available from 08:15 onwards, with food available from ‘Dave’ the Renegade van post event and from the taproom from 11:00 onwards.

We are delighted to have Neil from CrazyDayz Doughnuts with us too.

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.

Start Time – Canicross 10km runners can start any time between 09:50 & 09:55, the 10km starting at 10:00. You will called to the start area 5 mins before your start time.

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 adjacent to race registration. There are also toilets within the brewery tap room.

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 Dec 21st.

Terrain - The course is mixed terrain. We take in small local roads, woodlands and footpaths. The ground is fairly firm but best suited to off-road shoes currently, as there are wet & muddy sections.

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 – ONE on course at 7.0km, 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.

COURSE IN DETAIL

We have a new and improved multi terrain 10km course for you from previous Renegade 10km's. 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 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 track, followed by a gravel road through farmland to reach 4.5km.

A short climb technical section leads to a woodland path & halfway, before a track takes you to 7km and the water refill station. More woodland sees 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 relatively firm, but we recommend using off-road shoes as their as wet, muddy and slippery sections. The ground is uneven on the trail sections, and some portions are narrow.

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, and there are mince pies on offer too. Your drink voucher is the tear off strip at the bottom of your race number - take your voucher to either of the bars and the brewery team will give you your Santa Claws 10km Pint Cup.

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.

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

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 - your voucher for a free drink at the bar is the tear off strip at the bottom of your race number. 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, a soft drink, or a can/bottle if you'd prefer something to take away. Vouchers can be redeemed in the brewery bar or at the mobile bar.

Santa Claws 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 20% off your first order.

Refreshments – ‘Dave’ the van will be open between 08:15 & 12:00, with the taproom open for 08:15 onwards. Food service begins post event from the van, or from 11:00 inside the taproom.

Neil from CrazyDayz Doughnuts is with us for the event, he’ll be fully stocked with an amazing selection of his craft doughnuts.

Newbury Nutrition - we're delighted to have the guys from Newbury Nutrition helping us on the day. They're sharing a superb offer with you:-

If you'd like a FREE body scan (normally worth £50) and nutrition evaluation, just book an appointment and show them the voucher above.

WE'LL SEE YOU ON DECEMBER 24TH