How much does it cost?

See Entries Page

When do entries open?

Around the 1st March each year

Why are unaffiliated runners charged an extra £2?

Any entrants from unaffiliated clubs or who are unattached to any club are not insured unless they have paid this extra fee. Insurance cover is a condition of entry.

How do I get an EA number

EA membership is £10 per year - this is either paid for by your club as part of your subscriptions, or you may need to arrange as an addition to your club subs. However we would recommend that youspeak to your club committee to understand how they arrange for this.

How can I enter?

Online or via post See Entries Page

Is there a minimum age limit?

Yes, 15 on the day of the race.

How is my age category calculated?

Your age category will be determined from your age on the 1st race

The reason for this date is that it eliminates issues where a runner may have a birthday during the series.

Is there a limited number 
of entries?

Yes, 1200 per race See also ' Can I enter on the day '

Fun Run has a limit of 200 entrants

Can I amend my entry?

Yes, Please contact Race Director

Do you send me a confirmation of my entry?

Yes, if you have provided an email address

When do you send race packs out?

No race packs are sent out - you can collect your race number and ChampionChip from the Sports Hall on the evening of the race so please arrive in plenty of time.

Can I enter a team?

Yes, but teams names are not recorded

Can I get a discount - OAP/Low income etc?

Yes, if you are aged 15 or 65 and over on the race day

Can I enter a friend?

Yes, See Entries Page

Do you give refunds?

No refunds are available unless the event is cancelled by the organisers, in which case a percentage of your entry fee may be deducted due to upfront expenses incurred by the organisers. (This has never happened).

Having entered, can I defer my entry?

Yes, you can defer to the next race for that year if we have 7 days notice, otherwise no. There are no deferrals for Race 3.

Can I swap entries with a friend?

Runners ware be allowed to transfer their numbers up until 8pm on the Night before the race. 

To do a transfer the athlete that bought the number must:    

• Log into your User Profile within the registration system (https://profile.canbook.me).
• As a registrant you can then edit your entry details and also start a ‘Transfer’ to another runner.
• To do this, navigate to the Registration Details page of the Yateley 10k 2017 entry.
• Scroll to the bottom of the page and you will see a ‘Transfer Ticket’ button, click this and then add the other runners details.  
• The new runner will then receive an email asking them to complete the Transfer process.
• Please be aware that if the new runner doesn't complete the transfer process by 8pm, the night before each race, the place will be not be transferred to the new runner.

The new entrant details will then be transferred directly within the system.  

However, please be aware that depending on when you complete a transfer the numbers may have already been packed.  Therefore the name of the original buyer may well still be on the number so please remember to pick up the number with the correct name on it.  

PLEASE REMEMBER THERE WILL BE NO NUMBER TRANSFERS ON THE NIGHT

These Number exchange detail updates are important as:-

1. If you are injured, or worse, during the race, we do not know who you are and who your emergency contact is. This means we cant get hold of people you know and we will ring the original Emergency contact saying you have been taken ill etc, etc.  

2. If someone runs in your number it can cause issues with results - If you are a senior male running in a number allocated to a 74-year-old woman and it suddenly looks like a world record has been set.

Can wheelchair users enter the race?

No. It is hilly with a grass/gravel start and finish, and wheelchair users have had problems in the past negotiating the course.

Are there any free entries/invitations?

Yes, if you are aged 15 or 65 and over on the race day

Are there any elite places? 
If so how many?

No

Can I enter on the day?

No. We have a maximum number of 1200 runners - once that is reached we cannot accept any more. The maximum has been pre-set following discussions with the police authority and our insurers. Each race is usually full a few weeks before the race day so we have no need for entries on the day.

Entry to the fun run can be carried out on the day unless the 200 entrant limit is reached.

Where is the race admin desk - what time will it open?

Sports Hall 18:00

What time does registration open to collect my number

Sports Hall 18:00 -

Why are unaffiliated runners charged an extra £2?

Any entrants from unaffiliated clubs or who are unattached to any club are not insured unless they have paid this extra fee. Insurance cover is a condition of entry.

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Location

What is the nearest bus/rail station?

See Bus/Rail Map (PDF)

Where are the car parks?

See Car Park Page

Where is the start ?

Yateley Comprehensive School in School Lane, Yateley, Hampshire GU46 6NW. Click for map.

Where is the finish?

Yateley Comprehensive School in School Lane, Yateley, Hampshire GU46 6NW. Click for map.

Is there anywhere for spectators (covered)?

No .... (YES   - Provide your own umbrellas )

Where is the best place to watch the race from?

Start/Finish

Are any of the roads closed?

Yes, See Map

Are there any hotels near?

Yes, Google Hotels

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Facilities

Where are the toilets?

Sports Hall and the Portaloos on the field

Is there somewhere to leave baggage?

Yes, we have a supervised baggage area where you can leave items at your own risk, The organiserscan accept no responsibility for the care of your kit.

We have thefts from the Hall, Changing rooms and cars so please don't bring valuables or hide them away.

Where is the lost property?

See Race HQ in the Sports Hall

Is there a crèche?

No

Is there somewhere to change?

Yes, in the changing room just of the Sports Hall

Are there any showers?

Yes, in the changing room just of the Sports Hall

Is there Medical Cover?

Yes, the Red Cross provide medical cover for the race. We also usually have at least one GP on hand before and after the race. If you are injured, please tell a course marshal, who will contact the medical support to attend to you.  If you have special medical needs, please consult with the Race Director before entering the event and write your medical details on the back of your number.

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Course

Is it Flat or Hilly ?

Both, gently undulating

Are there toilets on course/ where are these toilets?

No

Are there distance markers?

The Km markers are on the nearest post to actual distance so may be out by anything up to 20m. They are there only as an indication. 

Any Water stations?

At least one and possibly two depending on the weather

Are any other drinks provided in addition to water?

Water/juice at the finish

Is it a lap course?

Yes, one lap

Are the roads closed - 
which roads

Yes, See Map

What time are the roads open/closed?

Yes, See Map

What type of course is it - Trail/Road?

Road

Is the course scenic?

Not particularly

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Race

I'm a slow runner can I walk?

If you're a quick walker! See "Is there a cut-off time?"

What is the cut off time?

Please do not enter the Yateley Road Race Series if you expect to take more than 80 minutes to complete the course due to time constraints upon evening events. If you are injured, contact a marshal who will arrange a lift back to the Start/Finish area. Those finishing in over 80 minutes may not get a medal or be in the results because the finish will be dismantled at that point.

You are welcome to try the Fun Run

Can I push a buggy / pushchair?

No, but please try the Fun Run

What are the course records?

Gender Name Time Year 

Male Sam Haughian 29:47 2003 
Female Louise Small 34:16 2015

Can I wear fancy dress?

If you wish

What time does the race start?

10k - 19:30

Fun Run - 19:40

Can I run with my dog?

No dogs are allowed as they are an obstacle to other runners, we have received a few complaints each year and with the numbers of runners at its highest we can no longer allow them.

Can I obtain a copy of my picture at this or previous YRR Series?

SportsPhotos UK Will be taking pictures for 2014 and 2013 - previous years Yateley 10k's are avilable. Please see: our Pictures page.

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Charities

What are the charities 
being supported?

Please see Charity Page for details of how the local community benefit from the series

Can I have a sponsorship form?

We do not provide forms

Can I carry a bucket to collect money in?

If you wish, but please do not hinder other runners

How much money goes to charity?

Please see Charity Page for details of how the local community benefit from the series

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Prizes/Goody Bag

What are the prizes?

Medals will be presented to all finishers in the finish area. Presentation of trophies/prizes will be at approximately 20:40.

There is a £250 bonus for setting a new course record during the series. 

Race Prize categories: 

Category Position 
Senior Male 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet male (40) 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet Male (50) 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet Male (60+) 1st
Vet Male (70+) 1st
Senior Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet Female (35) 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet Female (45) 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet Female (55+) 1st

1st Corporate Team Winners

Series Prize categories: 

Category Position 
Senior Male 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet male (40) 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet Male (50) 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet Male (60+) 1st
Vet Male (70+) 1st
Senior Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet Female (35) 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet Female (45) 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Vet Female (55+) 1st

Series Corporate Challenge Winners

Fun Run

U11 Girls and Boys - 1st

U13 Boys and Girls - 1st

U16 Girls and Boys 1st

Why is there only one
prize in my age category?

Due to the quantity of entrants in some of the categories, there is no real competition and therefore no further prizes. This is reviewed annually and if the quantity increases then we will introduce prizes.

How do you calculate 
Series Prizes?

For each race, entrants are awarded points, from 20 down to 1, within their category. These are added up and after three races the entrants with the best total points in their category win prizes. In the event that the points are tied, the entrant with the better total time over the three races is awarded a prize over those with inferior times. If total points and times are equal, the criterion is which entrant beat the other more often over the three races. If they tie after that, a coin will be tossed to determine the winner.

Is there a goody bag?

No

Do I get a T shirt (free / to buy)?

Pre-ordered T-shirts can be collected on the night from the T-shirt sales desk.

Do we get a medal?

Yes

When is prize giving?

20:40

Will there be race photos - where do I buy them?

Yes. Please see: our Results Page.

Will there be race certificates - how do I get them?

No

What happens if I do not collect my T-shirt?

T-shirts that are uncollected are saved until after the Series ends, when the -shirt will go back on sale. If you contact us prior to that then we can post it to you at your cost - or you can pick it up by arrangement with the Race Director.

What happens if I do not collect my prize?

If you are eligible for a trophy and didn't stay to collect it, we will contact you to arrange delivery or collection. In general we would far prefer that you collect trophies and prizes on the night. Please stay for the presentations if you think yourself eligible. You can check with the Race Announcer to see if you have won a prize.

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Results

Where will the results be displayed?

Results should be available soon after the race. You can also have your result sent to you via SMS if you provide you're mobile on your entry form.

Can I get a copy of the results?

No. Printed copies of the results are no longer available. After many years of providing this service, with an ever-lower take-up, we now provide results exclusively via the website and it saves a few trees.

Can you text me my result?

Yes, if you provided a mobile number with your entry

I have a query about the results who do I contact?

Contact Race Director

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Other

What's the history of these races?

Yateley, Hampshire, has been home to a mid-week 10K series since around 1987. We believe that the first races were the Yateley half-marathons, held in the summers of 1980-83. After that they became converted to a series of three 10K races, held at 7:30 in the evening on the first Wednesday of June, July and August at Frogmore Campus on a now-defunct course. 
Sandhurst Joggers took over responsibility for the organisation of the series in 1992.

Who sponsors the races?

See our Partners page If you wish to sponsor us in the future, please send email to The Sponsorship Secretary. We will give you extensive publicity in our literature, website advertisements and or banners on the race night. We are also open to your sponsorship proposals.

Due to running on open busy roads and being unable to hear marshals instructions Headphones are not permitted

Wearing headphones may result in you being disqualified

How can I contact you?

If you have any issue or comments we are happy to have your feedback. 
The race series has been going from strength to strength over the years and this is partly because we are continually trying to improve on what we do - sometimes we will make mistakes. We value all the runners who participate in the races and value all comments whether good or bad.

Please see Contacts Page