With 956 runners signed up, entries for the 2011 Up & Running Guy Fawkes 10 are now CLOSED.
We will NOT be accepting entries on the day.
The final confirmed list of entrants incl.number allocation are available at uk results on the following link:
http://www.ukresults.net/2011/fawkes.html
As previously advised, all numbers must be collected on the morning of the race from the HQ in Ripley Village Hall. This will be signposted from the car park and in the village. The Number Collection desks will be open from 08.30. Please ensure you arrive in good time to collect your number before 10.15, at which time you need to muster in the car park ready to be guided to the start at 10.30.
There will be 5 Number Collection desks signed as follows:
A-C, D-H, I-M, N-S, T-Z
Simply remember what letter your surname starts with, and head to the appropriate desk. You give us your name and date of birth. We give you your race number. Easy!
A No. Transfer/Queries Desk is also available in the village hall.
With the last runners expected to complete the course by approx 12.30, we expect to be ready to declare the Results around 1pm. The ceremony will take place in the Village Hall, so please do stay on for that. There will be plenty of hot drinks and refreshments to revive you, as well as the chance for a welcome massage whilst you are waiting!
Best of luck in your final preparations for our race from all at Nidd Valley Road Runners.
See you Sunday!
Friday, 4 November 2011
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Entries Close Tomorrow!
With entries closing tomorrow (7pm Thurs 3rd Nov), there are still a very small number of final places remaining for this year's event. We always see a last day surge, so please don't be one of the disappointed runners who misses out.
No entries on the day will be handled or accepted! Number transfers and any entry detail queries can be made at the Help Desk in the vilage hall.
Don't forget to arrive in Ripley in good time to collect your number. The collection desks will be open from 08.30, and we will require all runners to muster in the village car park by 10.15.
Your race number has space on the back to make us aware of any medical conditions you may have. Please use it! We hope you are hail and hearty, but if you feel at all unwell on the morning of the race, we advise you not to run.
The weather forecast for Sunday currently suggests sunshine and showers. As ever in this part of the world, it's best to come equipped for all conditions. Trust us - we run here all the time!
Don't Forget! There's still time to book a pre or post race massage with our good friends at Guardian Angel Fitness. See earlier post for details.
Catering News - We are delighted that village hall race day refreshments this year will be provided by The Lime Tree, a popular cafe/deli based in Harrogate. A full range of hot and cold drinks will be available along with a selection of tempting sweet treats, ideal for an energy boost before the race or as a welcome pick-me-up after your run. A mouthwatering selection of homemade soups will also be available to tickle your tastebuds!
Ripley Castle Tea Rooms and the Boar's Head Hotel are also available in the village for those seeking a more formal dining experience.
As ever, please keep checking back to this page for any late news or race day information.
No entries on the day will be handled or accepted! Number transfers and any entry detail queries can be made at the Help Desk in the vilage hall.
Don't forget to arrive in Ripley in good time to collect your number. The collection desks will be open from 08.30, and we will require all runners to muster in the village car park by 10.15.
Your race number has space on the back to make us aware of any medical conditions you may have. Please use it! We hope you are hail and hearty, but if you feel at all unwell on the morning of the race, we advise you not to run.
The weather forecast for Sunday currently suggests sunshine and showers. As ever in this part of the world, it's best to come equipped for all conditions. Trust us - we run here all the time!
Don't Forget! There's still time to book a pre or post race massage with our good friends at Guardian Angel Fitness. See earlier post for details.
Catering News - We are delighted that village hall race day refreshments this year will be provided by The Lime Tree, a popular cafe/deli based in Harrogate. A full range of hot and cold drinks will be available along with a selection of tempting sweet treats, ideal for an energy boost before the race or as a welcome pick-me-up after your run. A mouthwatering selection of homemade soups will also be available to tickle your tastebuds!
Ripley Castle Tea Rooms and the Boar's Head Hotel are also available in the village for those seeking a more formal dining experience.
As ever, please keep checking back to this page for any late news or race day information.
Saturday, 29 October 2011
Race Update - Oct 29th 2011
With just 8 days left to go until the race, our event is now 90% full and the race limit of 1,000 is on course to be reached by the closing date for entries which is confirmed as Thurs 3rd November. Please hurry to beat that deadline by entering as soon as possible. Places are being snapped up very rapidly!
Please be reminded that no entries on the day will be possible.
Runners who may be injured or otherwise unable to run can find a number transfer form available on the Guy Fawkes race page at http://www.ukresults.net/ or by the following link:
http://www.ukresults.net/online/111106fawkes.html
This service will also be available at the number collection area on race day morning.
Race Numbers can be collected from Race HQ at Ripley Town Hall from 08.30 on Sunday 6h Nov. They will be sorted alphabetically by entrant surname, and the appropriate collection desk will be clearly signed inside the Hall. A list of confirmed entrants will also be displayed at ukresults and also in the Town Hall. All you need to do is remember what letter of the alphabet your surname starts with! We'll also just need you to confirm your date of birth.
We ask that after your number has been collected, you muster in the village car park by 10.15, at which time we will issue you with any last minute instructions and then lead you to the start corral point which will be outside the Castle Courtyard (as last year).
Please avoid warming up on the main village roads and in the precincts of the Church or Castle.
Extensive toilet facilities will be available in the main village car park and outside the Town Hall. Out of respect for our neighbours, please avoid using the toilets inside the Town Hall or any other area of the village.
Runners are also reminded that the use of MP3/ipod devices during the race is not permitted. You may face disqualification otherwise.
Please keep checking back to this page for any further important updates in the next few days. Otherwise, we look forward to meeting you on Sunday 6th November. We hope the weather is kind to ease your progress!
Please be reminded that no entries on the day will be possible.
Runners who may be injured or otherwise unable to run can find a number transfer form available on the Guy Fawkes race page at http://www.ukresults.net/ or by the following link:
http://www.ukresults.net/online/111106fawkes.html
This service will also be available at the number collection area on race day morning.
Race Numbers can be collected from Race HQ at Ripley Town Hall from 08.30 on Sunday 6h Nov. They will be sorted alphabetically by entrant surname, and the appropriate collection desk will be clearly signed inside the Hall. A list of confirmed entrants will also be displayed at ukresults and also in the Town Hall. All you need to do is remember what letter of the alphabet your surname starts with! We'll also just need you to confirm your date of birth.
We ask that after your number has been collected, you muster in the village car park by 10.15, at which time we will issue you with any last minute instructions and then lead you to the start corral point which will be outside the Castle Courtyard (as last year).
Please avoid warming up on the main village roads and in the precincts of the Church or Castle.
Extensive toilet facilities will be available in the main village car park and outside the Town Hall. Out of respect for our neighbours, please avoid using the toilets inside the Town Hall or any other area of the village.
Runners are also reminded that the use of MP3/ipod devices during the race is not permitted. You may face disqualification otherwise.
Please keep checking back to this page for any further important updates in the next few days. Otherwise, we look forward to meeting you on Sunday 6th November. We hope the weather is kind to ease your progress!
Saturday, 22 October 2011
Race Entry Update - Oct 21st 2011
Please be aware that our event is now 80% full, and we are expecting to reach the race limit of 1,000 again this year before the closing date. With just under 2 weeks remaining, we strongly advise prompt entry to secure a coveted place in this years race.
A list of current entrants is available on ukresults.net, where you will also find a number transfer form available (if required) in the week leading up to the event.
We are now concluding our final arrangements for the race, and are excited about the prospect of meeting you in Ripley on Sun 6th Nov!
Race Entry Update - Oct 9th 2011
Entry levels continue to be brisk. We advise all runners to enter the event as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Prize Ceremony: The Prize Ceremony will take place after completion of the race in the Town Hall, where refreshments are also available.
Results: Results will be available on www.ukresults.net & www.niddvalleyroadrunners.co.uk as soon as possible after the race
Sports Massage: Why not ease away those race day aches and niggles? Guardian Angel Fitness will be available in the Town Hall for a pre or post race massage. Treatments will be available at a cost of £5 for a 10-12 min session. Slots can be booked in advance to avoid disappointment by emailing clare@guardianangelfitness.co.uk or by text to 07855 254935.
Wearing of ipods/mp3 devices: Large sections of our race are on open rural roads. To ensure runner safety and to comply with UKA guidance, we ask runners not to compete wearing such devices. Disqualification may result otherwise.
Sponsors Acknowledgements: Our event could not happen without the wonderful contributions of our valued sponsors. Nidd Valley Road Runners are extremely grateful for the continued support of Up & Running, Simon York Car Sales, Nestle and UNIT 4.
Race Entry Update - Sep 13th 2011
Entries are now filling quickly, and we advise runners to make sure they complete their applications online well before the closing date of 4th Nov. No entries on the day will be possible. A confirmed list of entrants will start to appear on UK Results.net from mid Oct.
Numbers will be available for collection at Ripley Town Hall on Race Day, so please note nothing will be posted out to you this year.
A high quality Technical T shirt will be available to all finishers this year. Please keep checking back to this page for further race information in the coming weeks
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