Race rules

Race rules and notes

We aim to provide a safe running environment for all participants and hope everyone enjoys the event. There are a few guidelines we would would ask all runners to adhere to keep the race as enjoyable as possible.

Temporary road closures

To better ensure a safe environment for runners and marshals a number of temporary road closures (PDF) have been approved for the race night.

Start times

The start time of the main race is 7.30pm (7.00pm in August). There will be pens to ensure that
people of the same pace start together and to improve the flow round the course.

The fun run starts at 7.35pm (7.05pm in August). There are two pens for this (U11 and Over 11). This just helps the smaller children not to get crushed.

Timing

The timing is chip to chip timing so please DO NOT rush across the start line. Prizes are also chip to chip.

During the race

The race takes place on open and closed roads. Please respect the traffic and each others space at all times. Overtaking should be kept to a minimum. The roads are marshalled by the Lions. Please respect their space at all times.

At the finish

Once you cross the finish line please pick up your medal and then move through the finish funnel to collect your water bottle.

Cutoff time

There is a cutoff time of 80 minutes to allow for safe exit from the park for all runners and maintain suitable conditions for the volunteers to clear the site after the race. A sweeper vehicle will tail the final runner and anyone not through 5 km in 40 minutes will be asked to stop.

Course accuracy certificate

The 10k route will be measured and accredited before the first race in the 2026 series.