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Firstly as it's St Georges Day the colours of the day are white and red, or red and white, or failing that red, white and blue! It's not compulsory of course but a sea of red and white on this day would be appropriate and fancy dress is most certainly encouraged!
The course is 90% on high quality "bike path" type trail, 10% on pretty decent trail. The course should be suitable for road or trail shoes and is a nice surface to run on, though as the whole location is built on an old shale slag heap if in doubt veer away from that sparkling new virgin white pair, the first 100 yards or so could be a bit muddy, otherwise barring any last minute deluge all should be all dry and fine.
Navigation is going to be simple, generally you're going to be on the wide paths around the edge of the park and around the paved cycling area (which isn't always visible as obscured by trees or banks) turns are marked by little SVN green arrows on posts, there are lots, but they are quite small so do keep an eye out for those. However you cannot get seriously lost nomatter what as the reserve is physically enclosed by a fence (Course Map is here) (Course photos here)
Just remember the golden rules
• Don't be on the tarmac cycle circuit
• Don't climb over a fence or go through a gate
• Watch out for any cyclists or walkers who may be out on path, its not a closed circuit, but it is generally fairly quiet.
Remember this is a marathon only event, 8 laps for the marathon distance and the medal and goody bag will be yours!
Lap Counting
At race registration you'll be handed a small laminated lap counting card, attach this to yourself with a safety pin or cable tie. At the end of each loop get this punched through by one of the hole puncher chaps or chappesses. So basically at the end of each lap, get your card punched, or ring the bell!
Weather
Is looking pretty good, nothing but sunshine forecast at the moment all weekend, quite breezy, and a high of 13C so will probably feel a little chilly early, but really not too bad at all! Vegans
We've got vegan goody bags for some of you, If you'd like one and you haven't got a little "V" on your number please let us know as we have a couple spare or if we give you a "black" goody bag then please ask for a "blue" one.
Coke
I know a few folk don't drink so if you are one of those and don't want the can of beer or cider in the goody bag then please say and we'll trade you for some coke, we've got a few cans tucked away for those that prefer that.
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