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How much does it cost? |
See Entries Page |
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When do entries open? |
Around the Feb-March each year |
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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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How do I get an EA number |
EA membership is £16 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 you speak to your club committee to understand how they arrange for this. |
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How can I enter? |
Online Only See Entries Page |
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Is there a minimum age limit? |
Yes, 15 on the day of the race. |
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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. |
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Is there a limited number |
Yes, 1000 per race See also ' Can I enter on the day ' The limit for Fun Run is 175 |
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Can I amend my entry? |
Yes, Please contact Race Ahead |
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Do you send me a confirmation of my entry? |
Yes - This should come automatically to you when youi enter. |
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When do you send race packs out? |
Race pack will be send out to you close to race day |
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Can I enter a team? |
Yes, but teams names are not recorded |
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Can I get a discount - OAP/Low income etc? |
Yes, if you are aged 15 or 70 and over on the race day. Discount will be applied automatically on the entry portal |
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Can I enter a friend? |
Yes, See Entries Page |
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Do you give refunds? |
No refunds are available. In the unlikely event that the race has to be cancelled we will still need to pay for all of the services and so we will be unable to refund the race cost to runners. |
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Having entered, can I defer my entry? |
Deferrals can only happen IF there are spaces in the next race. If there is spcae then you will be able to defer to races within this series only |
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Can I swap entries with a friend? |
Please see number exchange page. Number exchanges can only happen when the race is full |
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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. |
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Are there any free entries/invitations? |
Yes, if you are aged 15 or 70 and over on the race day. Discount will be applied automatically on entry portal |
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Are there any elite places? |
No |
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Can I enter on the day? |
No. We have a maximum number of 1050 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 175 entrant limit is reached. |
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Where is the race admin desk - what time will it open? |
This will be on the school field - please information desk. |
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What time does registration open to collect my number |
Number will be sent out to you. |
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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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What is the nearest bus/rail station? |
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Where are the car parks? |
See Car Park Page |
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Where is the start ? |
Yateley Comprehensive School in School Lane, Yateley, Hampshire GU46 6NW. Click for map. |
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Where is the finish? |
Yateley Comprehensive School in School Lane, Yateley, Hampshire GU46 6NW. Click for map. |
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Is there anywhere for spectators (covered)? |
No .... (YES - Provide your own umbrellas ) |
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Where is the best place to watch the race from? |
Start/Finish |
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Are any of the roads closed? |
Yes, See Map |
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Are there any hotels near? |
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Where are the toilets? |
There are a number of portoloos near the car park |
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Is there somewhere to leave baggage? |
No - Please leave in your car |
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Where is the lost property? |
Se information tent |
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Is there a crèche? |
No |
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Is there somewhere to change? |
There is no changing facilities this year please come ready to run. | |
Is there Medical Cover? |
Yes, EMTUK (Canope Medical Services) provide medical cover for the race |
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Is it Flat or Hilly ? |
Both, gently undulating |
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Are there toilets on course/ where are these toilets? |
No Toilets on the course - However there are a number of portoloos near the car park
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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. |
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Any Water stations? |
Water will be provided once round the course. You can bring a bottle to place on a table at the end of the race in order to reduce plastic waste |
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Are any other drinks provided in addition to water? |
No just water at the finish |
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Is it a lap course? |
Yes, one lap |
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Are the roads closed - |
Yes, See Map |
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What type of course is it - Trail/Road? |
Road |
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Is the course scenic? |
Not particularly |
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I'm a slow runner can I walk? |
If you're a quick walker! See "Is there a cut-off time?" |
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What is the cut off time? |
We will stop electronic timing at 80 minutes into the race. However, you are welcome to submit your time and you can be added to the results after this. |
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Can I push a buggy / pushchair? |
No |
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What are the course records? |
Gender Name Time Year |
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Can I wear fancy dress? |
If you wish |
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What time does the race start? |
The race starts at 7:30pm |
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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. |
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What are the charities |
Please see Charity Page for details of how the local community benefit from the series |
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Can I have a sponsorship form? |
We do not provide forms |
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Can I carry a bucket to collect money in? |
If you wish, but please do not hinder other runners |
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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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What are the prizes? |
Medals will be presented to all finishers in the finish area. Vouchers will be given to all members who win their categories. These ill be sent to people after the race. . There is a £250 bonus for setting a new course record during the series. Race Prize categories:
1st Corporate Team Winners
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Why is there only one |
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. |
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How do you calculate |
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. |
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Is there a goody bag? |
No |
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Do I get a T shirt (free / to buy)? |
We are no longer doing T-Shirts due to our commitment to sustainability |
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Do we get a medal? |
Yes |
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When is prize giving? |
The prize giving will take place as soon after the results have been processes as possible |
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Will there be race photos - where do I buy them? |
Yes. Please see: our Results Page. |
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Will there be race certificates - how do I get them? |
No |
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What happens if I do not collect my prize? |
If you are eligible for a trophy and didn't stay to collect it you will need to contact the race director to arrange collection. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Can you text me my result? |
Yes, if you provided a mobile number with your entry |
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I have a query about the results who do I contact? |
Contact Race Ahead |
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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. |
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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. |
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Can I wear an Ipod /Headphones | Due to running on open busy roads and being unable to hear marshals instructions Headphones (with the exception of bone conducting headphoes) are not permitted Wearing headphones may result in you being disqualified |
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How can I contact you? |
If you have any issue or comments we are happy to have your feedback. Please see Contacts Page |
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Help, Advice and Questions
2023 Race Dates
Wed 5th June 2024
Wed 3rd July 2024
Wed 7th August 2024
Please be aware there will be no multi race discounts from 2023
+Booking fee when booking on-line
Affiliated | Non-Affiliated | |||
Per Race | £18:00 | Per Race | £20:00 |
Our Commitment to Sustainability
We are trying to improve our carbon footprint. Consequently we will be using recyclable paper cups out on the course and their will be NO water provided at the finish. There will however be tables numbers to correspond with your race number for you to put your filled drinks bottle so that you can collect it at the end of the race
Number Exchanges can only occur this year once the races are full
2023 Number exchange system changes details can be found HERE
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Yateley 10k Series raises £15,000 - £17,000 every year for local Charity