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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.
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2021

TAPYARD ULTRA 50KM

RACE GUIDE

SUMMARY

Point to Point Event - the running route starts at the Ramsbury Brewery and finishes at the Renegade Brewery.

Parking – free onsite parking at both of our venues.

Pre-event bus - there is an optional pre-event bus service from Renegade Brewery (the finish) to Ramsbury Brewery (the start). Bus seats to be booked via the entry form.

Registration – all race numbers to be collected at Ramsbury on the day.

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

Bag Drop/Transportation – bags drop is at the start line, and they will be taken to the finish for you.

Race Briefing – online in advance of race day

Start Times – starts between 08:00 – 08:30. Final start times confirmed on Weds September 2nd.

Start/Finish venue facilities – toilets, pre-event teas/coffees at Ramsbury, toilets & a full bar menu post event at Renegade.

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 – canal towpath, footpaths, woodlands & roads. 50km point to point course. Likely to be most suitable for road shoes.

Checkpoints – 4 on course, mandatory to check in. Offering water, Active Root 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 for spectators to follow your progress.

Cut off – 17:30 at the finish line and specified times for on course checkpoints.

Finish – medals, Tapyard Ultra pint cup, free drink voucher, water, cola & snacks

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

GETTING TO THE EVENT

We have TWO RACE VENUES - how you plan your day is upto you, but we suggest two options:-

Option 1 - PARK AT RENEGADE BREWERY (the finish)

If you have opted for our pre-event shuttle bus, this leaves from Renegade Brewery at 06:15; it won't wait for you, don't be late!

The car park is open from 05:30, and the buses will arrive at Ramsbury for 07:10 - 07:15.

You'll find the entrance to the Renegade Brewery HERE or via the postcode RG18 0XT.

Event parking is signed once onsite, arrive in good time and our shuttle bus team will look after you.

Cars can be left here all day, so complete your run and your car is there for you.

Option 2 - PARK AT RAMSBURY BREWERY (registration & the start)

This may work better if you have friends/family/supporters with you on race day.

You'll find the car park at Ramsbury Brewery HERE or via the postcode SN8 2NN.

Event parking is open from 06:45. Should runners wish to leave cars here for the day, you must return later on race day to collect.

Race registration, toilets, refreshments, bag drop, nutrition drop and the Start area are all within 200m

Public transport – neither venue is easily accessible via public transport

OPTIONAL PRE-EVENT BUSES

Booking seats on the bus – bus seats are to be booked in advance via the online entry system. You can add a bus seat ticket by clicking on the 'edit entry' link within your entry confirmation email.

The deadline for booking a bus seat ticket is Monday August 31st.

Bus Times - as a reminder, the buses are pre-event and travel from the Renegade Brewery (the finish) to Ramsbury Brewery (the start and race registration).

Bus times will be confirmed within race week for those who have booked seats. The last bus will leave Renegade by 06:15, to arrive at Ramsbury shortly after 07:00.

BEFORE THE START

Registration - open between 07:00 – 08:00 and will be found in the courtyard barn at Ramsbury Brewery.

Collect your race number and pins, also any merchandise you have orderd. Your race number should be visible & pinned on your front.

We'll also be giving you the first of your Tapyard Ultra goodies at registration. A Tapyard Ultra buff which may prove useful on the course.

Start Times – you’ll be setting off in groups between 08:00 & 08:30. Final start times will be confirmed on September 2nd. Approach the start area 5 mins before your start time and our start line team will call you forward. Please stick to the time as you are listed.

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 08.00. Note – this is available for Checkpoints 3 & 4 only.

Bag Drop – bags should be of sensible size (if you need masses of kit taking back to Renegade, just leave it in your car at Renegade if you've parked there) and labelled. Your race number has a tear off strip which is your baggage tag. Bags must be in the baggage van by 08:00, and they'll be taken to the finish for you.

Facilities – toilets at Ramsbury are found in the barn next to race registration, and teas/coffees are available.

General Rule – arrive as ready to go as you can be, 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 line, but online in advance, on the website and emailed to you on September 2nd.

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 September 2nd, you may not get a reply after that as we'll be setting up the course.

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 undulating in the first 10km, then flat (actually slightly downhill) until 37km, and then undulating to the finish. There is a nett elevation loss, but 314m of climbing throughout.

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. There is a QR Code linking to the Google Map on your race number.

Headphones – we politely request that you do not use in-ear headphones for your own safety. It's your responsibility to ensure that you can hear those around you, cars, cyclists etc and marshal instructions.

Course Etiquette – please be courteous to other path users. The course is 100% open to the public. Short sections are narrow, please be patient and overtake when safe.

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 portion of the course is undulating on trail until the first Checkpoint in Froxfield, where you join the Kennet & Avon Canal.

You remain on the canal towpath from 11km, through Checkpoints 2 & 3, until approx 36km at Thatcham. It's flat throughout this part of the course, gradually downhill in fact.

From Thatcham it's uphill to Checkpoint 4 in Upper Bucklebury at 39km. Some pleasant woodland km's take you to 45km where the course is up & down all of the way to finish at Renegade Brewery.

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

The course is provisional until confirmed in race week, any changes are likely to be very slight.

Checkpoint 1 – 10.8km

Cut off time – 10:15 (2 hours 15 mins from 08:00 START)

Checkpoint 2 – 20.0km

Cut off time – 11:50 (3 hours 50 mins from 08:00 START)

Checkpoint 3 – 29.0km

Cut off time – 13:30 (5 hours 30 mins from 08:00 START)

Checkpoint 4 – 39.4km

Cut off time – 15:25 (7 hours 25 mins from 08:00 START)

FINISH – 50.6KM

Cut off time – 17:30 (9 hours 30 mins from 08:00 START)

SPECTATOR INFO

The Tapyard Ultra 50km course is great for spectators as it offers plenty of locations to support. The two event venues are within approx a 40 min drive of eachother.

We would request that spectators don’t visit checkpoint locations directly as they may become congested and prevent access to our event medics. Essentially, support anywhere you like along the 50km route, apart from at the checkpoints!

We suggest visiting accessible locations such as Hungerford, Newbury, Thatcham & Upper Bucklebury. Have a look over the route and plan your day.

CHECKPOINTS

There are four checkpoints around the course, you’ll find them at 10.8km, 20km, 29km & 39km. It is compulsory for you to cross the timing mats, even if you don’t need anything to eat or drink.

What's 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 or Active Root.

No Cups – we will be not be providing plastic cups at the checkpoints. You will need to carry your own drinks vessels, hydration packs etc from the start of the race.

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 8.00 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. It won't always be your day, we all experience that as runners - if you need to retire, we'll automatically provide you with a 50% off voucher for next year.
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

Your finish line this year is at the Renegade Brewery, just yards from the taproom bar. Back at the brewery, 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 Tapyard Ultra pint cup, free drink voucher, and some food & drink.

The Renegade taproom bar will be open all day, offering a full dining menu. We'll have a pop-up bar & shop from Ramsbury Brewery too.

Baggage Collection - bags left at bag drop prior to the start at Ramsbury will be found at the finish line.

Drink Voucher - take your drink voucher to the Renegade taproom bar or Ramsbury pop-up bar (the choice is yours!) and the team will fill up your pint cup with the drink of your choice.

Any subsequent drinks/food or refreshments for supporters are to be purchased.

ANYTHING ELSE?

Results & Prizes – live results will be online courtesy of our timers Timing Monkey. Live split times from checkpoints are available throughout the run.

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

Refreshments – Neil from CrazyDayz Doughnuts will be with us, and of course there will be a full menu service available from the brilliant brewery restaurant.

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.

Special Offer – both of our partner breweries for the event will have well stocked shop available for you at the finish.

On race day only, show them your finishers medal and you'll receive a 10% discount off any purchases.

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 SEPTEMBER 5TH