Do i have to run…?
Nope! Above everything else we want people to get outside and explore Henham and the surrounding countryside. You can run, jog, walk or a combo of all three – just get out there and enjoy it!
Is the route marked?
Both the 3km and 10km routes are fully marked and should be straightforward to navigate. You also benefit from a well stocked team of marshals.
Are there toilets or water stations on the route?
We’ll have a number of water stations on both the 3km and 10km course. Toilets are available at the start/finish in the school.
Can I bring my dog?
Sadly not; our insurance doesn’t cover us for Dogs + Mass Running Events
Is there a minimum age limit on the 10k?
There isn’t an minimum age limit and leave the decision as to whether a child can complete a 10k down to parent’s discretion, particularly if they are unaccompanied. Please note however that there are road sections which will include traffic, and off-road sections which, although sign-posted, are absent of marshals.
Is the course buggy-friendly?
Yes! The 3km route is very buggy-friendly (although with approx 300m of hard packed gravel). The 10km is a multi-terrain event with several off-road sections and therefore it is only really suited to “proper” running buggies.
I only tend to run if there’s cake involved…
You’re in luck! The event is being run in conjunction with the Henham & Ugley Primary School Summer Fete. There will be cake. There will be a BBQ. There will be a bar.
Medals
All participants will receive a medal!
Road closure
Please note that we have a road closure in place to allow the start of the 3k race to operate without traffic: this is from 9.25am – 9.45am and the road is closed from the top of Hall Road to School Lane.
Please factor this into your logistics for arrival time and parking options
Can I park at the start?
There is limited parking centrally in the village however there are three options if you’re driving to the event:
Pledgdon Barns
- What3Words: slice.camcorder.backdrop
- Postcode: CM22 6BJEntrance signposted off B1051
- Located approx. 10min walk from the start line, straight up a footpath – just follow the signs
Vision Fitness
- What3Words: apart.roughest.spicy
- Postcode: CM22 6AN
- Note you won’t be able to access this car park during the road closure (9.25-9.45)
- Located 5 min walk from the start line
Parking on Crow Street and High Street
- Please be mindful of residents and potentially 3k runners, and park courteously so you’re not blocking pavement
- Note you won’t be able to access these streets during the road closure (9.25-9.45)
Is the race timed?
Yes! We’ll be using Race Clocker to manually time the 10km event. The 3km event won’t be timed.
Prizes
There will be a prize for the top 3 male and female runners in the 10km event. But it’s boring isn’t it when 99% of the field know they’re not going to get in or near the top 3…so all 10k entrants (whether you walked in last or blitzed in first) will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win one of four tickets to Saffron Walden’s 8 Day Weekend (Final Night Party – 8 Day Weekend)!
Race results
Race results will be available in the days after the event and will be shared online
What does the entry fee cover?
The entry fee covers a small amount of overheads; all profits from the event go to Henham & Ugley Primary School