Fred Hughes 10 Mile

Question 1

Is there parking at the venue?

Accepted Answer

Limited Parking is available at the race HQ at St Columba’s College (AL3 4AW) – marshals will direct you on the day. There is also public pay and display parking available nearby at Westminster Lodge (AL1 2DX). This car park is a short walk from both the race HQ and the race start.

Question 2

Is there a baggage area?

Accepted Answer

Bags can be left in the main hall at race HQ but are left at the owners own risk.

Question 3

Are there toilets?

Accepted Answer

Toilets and changing rooms are available at the race HQ. There will be no toilets at the start finish area.

Question 4

Is the route traffic free?

Accepted Answer

The route is open to traffic and mainly consists of narrow country lanes. Marshals on the course will warn drivers and participants on vehicles on the course but runners should be alert to traffic.

Question 5

Are dogs allowed?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 6

Are buggies allowed?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 7

Is the course suitable for wheelchairs?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 8

Is there a time limit?

Accepted Answer

2 hours 15 minutes. 

We will have tail runners to make sure everyone gets around safely.

Question 9

Are headphones allowed?

Accepted Answer

In ear and over ear headphones are strictly not permitted at any ATW event.

Bone conducting headphones are permitted, unless stated on the event page.

(ALL REGISTERED BRITISH TRIATHLON EVENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO WEAR ANY TYPE HEADPHONES – INCLUDING IN THE TRANSITION AREA BEFORE AND AFTER THE EVENT)

Question 10

When do I get my race number?

Accepted Answer

Race numbers will not be posted out in advance of the race.

Race numbers can be collected from Race HQ on the day of the race.

Question 11

What is the course profile?

Accepted Answer

The course takes place on undulating country lanes with several challenging hills.

Question 12

What trainers are best?

Accepted Answer

The course is on roads, so standards running trainers are best.

Question 13

What will I receive at the finish?

Accepted Answer

All finishers will receive an event t-shirt to commemorate finishing the race. This years colours will be revealed on the day.

* There will be no finishers medals in 2025.

Question 14

What prizes will be awarded?

Accepted Answer

The Top 5 men and Women will receive a trophy and as a cash prize : -
1st: £200 2nd: £100 3rd: £50 4th: £30 5th: £20

Trophies will be awarded to the following category winners:-
Male veteran over 40, over 50, over 60, over 70
Female veteran over 35, over 45, over 55, over 65

In addition, there will be team trophies for:-
Men: 1st team (4 per team)
Women: 1st team (4 per team)

All prizes will be based on chip time and will be awarded in the main hall at Race HQ after the race.

Question 15

Do I qualify for the Hertfordshire Championships?

Accepted Answer

The race will also form part of the Hertfordshire County Senior Championships. Individual and team medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each age category. 

To be eligible to be included you must either have been born in Hertfordshire or have been a resident in Hertfordshire for at least the last 9 months. You must declare you are eligible prior to the race when you enter.

Please ensure that you correctly declare your eligibility when you enter as we will not be able to change this one the race has commenced. If there is error please notify the race organisers in advance by email to fh10@stalbansstriders.com or at the registration desk on the day when you collect your number.

Question 16

Will I be sent race instructions in advance?

Accepted Answer

Race instructions will be posted on the event entry page a week before the event and an email will also be sent to all participants.

Question 17

I need to update my details?

Accepted Answer

You can log into your ATW account and update your details yourself. If you are having technical problems doing this you can contact ATW or the race organisers.

Question 18

Where is the start?

Accepted Answer

The start is located on the green opposite Prae Wood School/Waitrose on King Harry Lane. This is about 400 metres from Race HQ. Please arrive in plenty of time to park, collect your number and get to the start line. The race starts at 10:00am.

Question 19

What if I decide to stop and not finish the race?

Accepted Answer

Please ensure that you report this to a marshal or race official before leaving so that we can account for everyone who has started the race.

Question 20

Are there water stations on the course?

Accepted Answer

There will be water stations located on the route at Potters Crouch at approx. 2, 5 and 8 miles. There will also be water available at the finish.

Question 21

T-Shirt Sizes?

Accepted Answer

Men's fit XS 35", S 38", M 40", L 43", XL 45"

Women's fit XS 8, S 10, M 12, L 14, XL 16

Question 22

What food / refreshments will be available at the finish?

Accepted Answer

There will be water and bananas at the finish line. 

Back at race HQ there will be a selection of drinks and snacks available. There are free but if you would like to make a small donation to the race charity feel free to drop some cash or scan the QR code that will be in the canteen to make an online donation.

Fred Hughes 10 Mile

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