First Chance 10K 2025

 

SAVE THE DATE – Sunday 5th January 2025

Fast Flat Road Course, potential for PBs

 

A fast, flat 10km route around Exeter Riverside Valley Park.

This is a great target race for those new to running and a great opportunity to achieve your 10K PB!

Further details of the event can be found on the South West Road Runners website www.swrr.co.uk

Held under UKA rules. Licence No. #28259

Race HQ Open from 8am

Race HQ is at Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, a little downstream from Piazza Terracina (Haven Road, EX2 8DP), between the canal and the river. Facilities include Toilets; Changing rooms and Showers.  Public toilets are also located along the Quay.

Start time: 10:30am

RACE NUMBER

You will need to collect your race number on the day so please arrive at Race HQ in plenty of time.  These will be available on the top floor in Training Rooms 1 and 2.  The timing chips are on the back of your number so please do not remove, fold or puncture them.
Please pin your race number to the front of your running top, taking care to avoid the chips.
No chip = No time!

MINIMUM AGE LIMIT

The minimum age limit is strictly 15 years old on the day of the race.

PERSONAL SOUND SYSTEMS

In-ear headphones, etc are NOT allowed as they may prevent the runner from being aware of what is happening around them.  Bone conductor headphones will be permitted.  Marshals on the course will be checking compliance with this rule and anyone seen wearing headphones (excluding bone conductor headphones) will be disqualified and excluded from the results.

BAG STORE

There will be a bag label on the bottom of your race number available on the day to secure to your bag.

SUSTAINABILITY

We will ensure that all the cups at the water station are paper compostable and encourage all participants to use their own water bottles.
We also encourage runners to use public transport; car share; or cycle where appropriate when travelling to the race.

PRIZES

• 1st Male & Female: Trophy
• 2nd Male & Female: Trophy
• 3rd Male & Female: Trophy
• Trophy for 1st Male and Female U20; V40; V45; V50; V55; V60; V65; V70; V75
• Entry includes race medal for all participants

In accordance with UKA rules, all prizes will be awarded on chip time.

THE COURSE

• The course is very flat and fast times are possible.
• The route map is available here
• If weather conditions are cold and/or windy please bring adequate clothing to cater for all conditions.
• Although the course is traffic-free, beware of pedestrians, cyclists and dogs.
• Distances will be marked in kilometres by paint lines and distance boards.
• The course is narrow so please line up at the start in a realistic position, allowing the quicker runners to start from the front.
• Please run on the left leaving room for runners to overtake on your right. This is particularly important for runners taking over 50 minutes as you will be lapped by the race leaders.
• Course measurement provided by AUKCM

First Aid Provision will be covered by Western Medical Services.

Re-Balance Injury Clinic  will be available on Race Day providing post-race sports massage and injury consultation advice.
Re-Balance are an injury clinic supporting you in your road to recovery, helping you to minimise time on the treatment table and maximise your performance.
It is said that the hardest part of a race is making it through your training and getting to the start line. Therefore, Re-Balance are also offering all racers a discount on pre-race appointments to sort any niggles or injuries you may have, and also post-race follow up appointments to enhance your recovery.
Get in contact with Re-Balance Injury Clinic and mention First Chance 10K for more details: www.rebalanceinjuryclinic.co.uk

DIRECTIONS

Please consider cycling/walking/or public transport if possible

By car: From the A30, take the A377 Marsh Barton Exit and follow the signs for Exeter. This will take you along Alphington Road. After about a mile you will pass under a railway bridge. Turn right at the next set of lights (signposted “Haven Banks”) then take the next left. Race HQ will be signposted from this point

Car Parks include: Haven Banks Retail Park, 22 Water Lane, EX2 8BY; Cathedral & Quay, EX1 1DX – Entrance on Lower Coombe Street, off Western Way.  Lots of capacity, once parked walk down to the Quay and take the footbridge over the Exe to Race HQ; Haven Banks Car Park, EX2 8DP – Entrance on Michael Browning Way.  Limited capacity, likely traffic congestion.

NUMBER SWAPS

We will allow you to pass your place on to another runner, you can do this in your Si-Entries account by Editing your entry – for more information click here. If really necessary.

Number swaps will be available to complete up to 21:00hrs on 02/01/2025.

RACE PHOTOGRAPHY

Will be provided by Charles Whitton Sports Photography
Check them out at: www.charleswhittonphotography.com 

Please check the club website swrr.co.uk on the eve of the race for any important last-minute announcements.

 

Terms and conditions apply:

By entering this race, I accept the following terms on behalf of myself and those whom I am entering:

The race will be held under UK Athletics rules

Entrants must follow the rules and obey Marshalls directions at all times. Marshalls and medics on the course have the authority to disqualify and remove any runner they consider to be acting dangerously, or to be unfit to compete

Runners must be 15 years or older on race date

Any runner who is found to compete in another person’s race number will be disqualified.

No refunds can be given if the race has to be cancelled or postponed due to circumstances outside the race organisers control

You will be allowed to transfer your entry to another runner – this can be done via your SiEntries account. We can also process number swaps at the Race HQ up to 30 minutes before the start of the race if absolutely necessary

No deferrals or refunds are available

The race organisers, sponsors, charities, suppliers, and/ or their agents will not be liable for any injury, loss, or expense which may arise in consequence of your participation in this event save as to negligence.

All runners are required to complete the requested details on the back of their race number. If you suffer from any form of medical condition, please give brief details and confirm any medication you take on the reverse of your number

No prams, buggies, or dogs allowed