POSTPONED - The Longparish Run 2024

UPDATE THURSDAY 9 MAY 2024

It is with deep regret that we have made the decision to postpone this months Longparish Run until later in the year.
 
The unprecedented amount of rain during the last few months has left much of the village with extremely high ground water levels.  Whilst we have worked hard to revise the route, and been through many and varied options for parking, sadly we have been unable to access sufficient parking areas to facilitate the event safely.
 
We are currently looking at dates later in the year and will let you know the revised date as soon as possible.
 
For those that have already registered for the event, if (once announced) you are unable to attend on the new date, we will of course issue a full refund.
 
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and would ask that you bear with us whilst we make alternative arrangements.
 
Thank you

Friends of Longparish School

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Friends of Longparish School and Muddy Runners welcome you to the Longparish Run! Choose from a 10m, 5km or 3km route around Longparish on Sunday 19 May 2024. All ages welcome.

The 10km and 5km routes start at 9am (registration 8am-8.45am). The 3km route starts at 10.30am (registration 9.30am-10.15am).

Raising money for Friends of Longparish School. 

Don't want to run? We will need lots of volunteers to help, including with registration, course marshals, refreshments etc. 

Any questions, please contact longparishrun@gmail.com

Entry:

• Entry in advance closes at midday on Saturday 18th May 2024.
• EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE (before Wednesday 1st May): £15 for the 10km run, £10 for the 5k run, £5 for the 3km run.
• Entry fee from Monday 1 May: £18 for the 10km run, £13 for the 5km run, £8 for the 3km run.
• Payment can be made online by credit/debit card.
• Participants must be 12 years and older for the 10km run.
• Participants must be 7 years and older for the 5km run.  
• Children of any age may take part in the 3km run.
• All children under 12 years MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult on the route at all times with their own entry to the run.

Timings:

• Registration will take place in the school hall.
• Registration for the 10km and 5km routes opens at 8.00am and will close promptly at 8.45am.
• Registration for the 3km route opens at 9.30am and will close promptly at 10.15am.
• Please note there is no bag drop so please return any belongings to your car. The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or damage to personal belongings.
• All runs start from the football field (behind The Plough Inn – please follow signs and directions from marshals. The pub car park will be in use by their customers so please take care).
• The 10km and 5km will start at 9.00am.
• The 3km will start at 10.30am.
• Please would ‘runners’ make their way to the front of the group, ‘joggers’ stay in the middle of the pack, and ‘walkers’ start near the back.

Route:

• The routes are undulating and hilly, with a mixture of trail, tarmac, dirt and single tracks. It is challenging but beautiful.
• The course will be marked with km markers, tape, signs, flags, and we will have marshals on the course to help guide you.
• Some of the 10km and 5km routes are on public roads. Please listen and obey marshals. We do not have the right to stop traffic.
• There are multiple obstacles on the course – overhanging trees, rough terrain underfoot, mud, holes and ruts caused by farm equipment. Please be aware of the terrain, especially the overhanging branches.
• All entrants should wear appropriate footwear with laces securely tied and take care at all times, following warning signs and markers and following any instructions given by marshals.
  We reserve the right to remove any participant who does not obey a marshals directive/s.
• HEADPHONES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ANY ROUTE.
• Do not drop litter – there will be bins available at the finish for you to dispose of any litter you carry off the routes.
• SORRY, NO DOGS.

Facilities:

• Toilets will be available at the school.
• First aid is available at the finish line and also out on the course.
• The event is 'cupless', meaning we do not supply single use cups at water stations. Please bring your own cup or water bottle to carry on the course. Reusable cups may be available to purchase
• Water and refreshments will be available at the finish line.
• Our neighbours at The Plough Inn will be open for breakfast and Sunday lunch. Advance booking recommended.

Parking:

• Parking can be found on the school field (postcode SP11 6PB). Please drive carefully, beware of pedestrians, and follow the instructions of car park marshals at all times.
• Parking is limited - please car share where possible.