Race Information
The Great West Run 2010 - 13.1 mile Half Marathon
Start time: 9.45amDate: Sunday 1st May 2011
Start position: The Track Exeter Arena, Summer Lane
Age: Minimum age 17 years on race day
Entry Limit: 3,000
Entries close: 1st April 2011
Organised by: Ironbridge Runner
The Great West 5k
Start 9.00amDate: Sunday 1st May 2011
Start position: Bedford Street, Exeter City Centre
Entry Limit: 400
Entries close: 1st April 2011
Organised by: Ironbridge Runner Events
The Great West Family Fun Run
Details TBCGetting There:
Exeter Arena - If using the M5 (either North or South bound) come
off at junction 30 and follow the Great West Run AA signs.
Motorists using the A30, A38 and A380 should proceed onto the M5,
again leaving at junction 30. Motorists coming from the City Centre
should follow signs to Pinhoe.
CONFIMATION OF ENTRY:
Online Entry
If you enter online you will receive an automated email, which will
confirm your entry has been accepted. The email will also give you
a reference number which you should quote if you need to make any
queries regarding your entry.
Paper Entry
If you would like confirmation that your entry has been accepted
please include an SAE for us to confirm via post you have been
accepted to the race. Alternatively, for both forms of entry you
can check your bank details to see if the entry fee has been
debited. We only debit the entry fee when your entry has been
successfully processed and accepted.
Race information packs
There is no need to register and pick up your number etc. We will
send all entrants a race information pack, which will contain
everything you need for the race e.g. number, timing chip and
baggage label. Packs will be sent out a minimum of 10 days before
the race.
Timing Chips
You will receive full instructions about the use of your timing
chip. It must be attached to your shoe for the duration of the
race. It will enable us to record exactly when you crossed the
start and finish lines, and therefore calculate your accurate race
time (no matter how long it took you to cross the start line after
the hooter sounded).
Timing chips will only be used in the main race.
Race Numbers
Your number should be securely attached to the front of your vest
or T-shirt, using 4 safety pins. It must not be cut or folded in
any way. If you finish not wearing an official number you will not
receive a medal. Do not pass your number onto anyone else, as this
will lead to errors and delays in results.
Results
Results from the race will be produced as soon as possible using
the information from the computer timing chips. We hope to print
updated results sheets every 30 min. or so after the first runner
finishes. We aim to publish a full set of results on our website by
8pm on race day and this will be published in the Express and Echo.
Prizes and trophies for winners will be presented in the Exeter
Arena Grandstand at approximately 11.30am. The only prizes
Prizes
The following individual prizes will be posted to winners the week
following the race:
First 3 Veteran Men in each 5 year age group from 40-44 up
65-96.
First 3 Veteran Women in each 5 year age groups from 30-39 up to
60-64.
The organisers may award prizes for older competitors at their
discretion. If veterans finish in the top 10 they will be awarded
the higher prize.
Athletic Club teams results will be based on the aggregate of finishing places - four to score for men and three to score for women. There will be spot prizes for some lucky runners. Vouchers will be handed out at the finishing line, and these can be exchanged for goods from the Ironbridge Runner stall trading in the Arena.
Treatment
Free treatment for aches and pains will be available at the start
and finish. A contribution to charity would be welcomed.
Running Clubs
If you enjoyed the event and would like to run and train with
like-minded people, then Exeter has three affiliated Athletics
Clubs.
Exeter Harriers meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm at Exeter
Arena (Tel: 01392 460960).
South West Road Runners - who meet on Wednesday at 7pm at Exeter
Arena (Tel: 01392 881711).
The Women's Running Network organize running groups across the
South West for beginners upwards (Tel: 01392 683318).



