Run Norwich 2019 Race Magazine

official race magazine sunday 21st July 2019

Good luck, all runners and racers!

Whatever your personal best, we hope you have a fantastic time on our city streets this Run Norwich.

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THE BIG PICTURE INTRODUCTION Last year’s race RACE HISTORY #RN19 IN NUMBERS RACE DAY INFORMATION RACE MAPS RACE VILLAGE HOW TO ACE RACE DAY PREP INTERVIEW: DANI NIMMOCK GOING GREEN… MEET THE RACE CHARITIES RUN FOR ME JOIN A RUNNING CLUB SPOTLIGHT ON: THE JOC RACE RULES FAQS PARTNERS & SPONSORS

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Editor: Freddie Powell-Tuck Graphic Design: Nicola Harvey Contributors: Daniel Wynne, Jordan Boyd, Leander Platten Photography: Epic Action Imagery, John Newstead, Alex Guest, Emily Wood, Paul Cowcher, Ferenc Szoradi Printed by: Colour Print Norwich Cover illustration by: Kev Payne (www.andonart.co.uk) All information contained within the magazine is correct as of time of print (10th June 2019).

Please consult the www.runnorwich.co.uk website and Run Norwich social media channels for up-to-date race information.

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the big picture

a Heroic effort

Darren Hoadley completed Run Norwich last year just seven weeks after suffering a traumatic amputation of his left arm.

Darren’s wife, Sue, said following the run: “We have Run Norwich together nearly every year, and he wanted to run again this year, despite the difficult circumstances.

Darren is determined not to let what life has thrown at him stop him from achieving - and he was only 1 minute 30 seconds slower than last year!

He makes me incredibly proud everyday, and he is an amazing role model for our girls.”

They’ll both be on the start line again this year!

Got a race day story, big or small? Share it with us via: Run Norwich @RunNorwich runnorwich @ runnorwichinfo@canaries.co.uk 5

welcome to Run Norwich 2019 We’ve reached our first landmark this is the fifth Run Norwich!

Since 2015 we’ve had a combined total of nearly 18,000 finishers and once again the interest has been phenomenal; 7,500 people signed up for RN19 in just four days way back in January when entries opened.

It will be our biggest field to date and it promises to be another colourful and vibrant day for the city.

We (the Community Sports Foundation) are a charity and the event is a major part of our fundraising to sustain the programmes that we run for disabled and disadvantaged people in Norfolk.

As well as our pre-existing programmes, the success of Run Norwich in the first four years has created our new project Run For Me, which has been set up to help provide mental health support for people, through running and social sessions. There’s more about this on pages 38/39.

It’s not just about us, this year we are once again able to offer support to two additional local charities - Headway Norfolk & Waveney and The Nancy Oldfield Trust, who have over 300 runners taking part between them.

We thank all of our charity runners and wish you the very best of luck!

Other thanks must go to all of our sponsors and supporters and the wonderful team of volunteers, without whom the race would not be possible.

There are a huge number of reasons that people take part in Run Norwich: some have their eyes on the trophy or a personal best time, some are taking part to set themselves a fitness goal, while we’ve heard many stories of those who are running for a friend or family member.

Whatever your reason for running on 21st July, we’re just delighted that Run Norwich can be the vessel for you to achieve your goal.

If you have a story to share, we’d love to hear from you by email or on social media.

Good luck - we’ll see you at the finish line!

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introduction

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#RN18 in pictures

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gallery: last year’s race

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sun 5th

5512 finishers

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nick earl Dani Nimmock CITY OF NORWICH AC

CITY OF NORWICH AC

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Race History

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michael kallenberg emma risbey WINCHESTER & DISTRICT AC

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Tracy Barlow 35:19 THAMES VALLEY HARRIERS

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Tracy Barlow 35:46 THAMES VALLEY HARRIERS

#RN19 in numbers 7%

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Entrants who have taken part in every Run Norwich so far

hat-trick heroes Entrants who have taken part in three Run Norwich races before

7500 runners

16% double trouble

Entrants who have taken part in two Run Norwich races before

21% First ever 10k Entrants who will be running a 10 km race for the very first time

21% debutants

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returners

Entrants who have taken part in one previous Run Norwich race

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the field by age

The record male time, set by Nick Earl at #RN18

35:04 82 The record female time, set by Dani Nimmock at #RN18

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No. of UK Athletics affiliated running clubs represented

450 810 volunteers supporting this year’s event

The number of runners running for an official race charity

the race in numbers

female 47.33%

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Runners celebrating their birthday on race day

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The average raceday temperature in degrees (2015-2018)

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Race Day

Information secure your bib Ensure your running number is securely fastened to the front of your top.

Start Pen The coloured background of your race bib indicates which pen you’ll start the race in.

This has been determined by your self-predicted finish time when you entered.

We provided you with four safety pins in your race pack. Some runners prefer to do this the night before – it can be surprisingly tricky to do it on the morning of the race with all those extra nerves jangling around!

Running Number This is your ticket to run on raceday. Without it, you won’t be able to enter the start pen.

Baggage Label If you wish to store belongings with us, please tear off the baggage label attached to the bottom of your running bib and affix this to your bag. You can leave this with us in the Race Village.

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Don’t forget to write your contact / medical details on the reverse of your number.

key timings 8.00am Race Village & baggage trailers open 8.30am Start pens open 9.30am Race start 11.45am* Race presentations (Race Village)

*Time of presentation may vary - to follow last finisher

race day information

getting to the race We recommend getting into the city with lots of time to spare. Some roads will be closed from 7am due to the event, and there will be parking restrictions in the city centre area. For maps and information about road closures and parking restrictions, please visit www.runnorwich.co.uk.

Park n’ Ride

Norwich Park n’ Ride will be operating a special service from Airport & Thickthorn every 20 minutes on race day. The first buses will leave at 7am and the last buses back from the City Centre will be at 5pm. Due to road closures, Airport will operate to/from a temporary bus stop in Duke Street (near Premier Inn) and Thickthorn will operate to/from Norwich Bus Station. Standard fares will apply with discounts after 12 o’clock.

Taxis

The taxi rank on Gaol Hill will temporarily be moved to Exchange Street, while the rank usually located in Tombland will be closed.

St. Andrews Opens: Max. capacity: Walk to start line: Restrictions:

St. Giles Opens: Max. capacity: Walk to start line: Restrictions:

24 hrs 1084 3 mins -

07.00am 330 3 mins Restricted access between 09.45 & 11.30

Buses

Car parking

First Group: firstgroup.com

The Forum car park is closed, as it reserved for race volunteers.

There will be changes to bus times and routes while the race is on. For full information, please visit the website of the relevant provider:

Sanders: sanderscoaches.com

Finish

For more information on parking, please visit www.norwich.gov.uk.

Konectbus: konectbus.co.uk

Castle Mall Opens: Max. capacity: Walk to start line: Restrictions:

For runners and spectators that wish to park a vehicle in the city centre on race day, we have listed a few options below.

Rose Lane Opens: Max. capacity: Walk to start line: Restrictions:

06.30am 791 5 mins No access between 09.00 & 10.30

24 hrs 595 11 mins No access between 09.00 & 10.45

Start John Lewis Opens: Max. capacity: Walk to start line: Restrictions:

07.30am 650 7 mins -

Race Village

intu Chapelfield Opens: Max. capacity: Walk to start line: Restrictions:

07.00am 1000 5 mins No access between 09.00 & 10.15

St. Stephens Opens: Max. capacity: Walk to start line: Restrictions:

06.30am 260 9 mins -

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race day information Running number

Your running number has a coloured background based on your predicted finish time. This indicates which pen you’ll start the race in (see maps on page 20 and 22).

Should you lose your bib before race day this can be replaced - please contact us as soon as possible. If you misplace these items on race day itself, please come to the race number desk inside The Forum as soon as you arrive.

If you are unable to run, your race number must not be transferred to another runner under any circumstances. Anyone found wearing a number other than their own will be disqualified.

Timing chip

Your timing chip is affixed to the reverse of your race number.

This chip will automatically record your race time, from the time you cross the start line to the time you pass the finish line.

IMPORTANT: Please take care not to fold your chip or pierce it with your safety pins when attaching it to your clothing.

Please don’t attempt to remove the chip or its foam backing from your race number for any reason as this could damage your chip and affect your finish time.

Baggage drop off

Please affix your baggage label firmly to your bag. Afterwards, you must present your race number to reclaim your bag – no race number, no return.

time regardless of which wave you are in. The results will be arranged by this chip time.

You store your belongings with us entirely at your own risk, so please do not leave any valuable items in your bag.

The start

Starting pens

The race will start in waves. Once you have dropped your baggage off, head towards your starting pen as indicated on your race number. The pens start on Gentleman’s Walk in front of the market and continue to the back of Bethel Street.

Please note your starting pen before arriving at the race so you go in the correct direction.

We will have baggage trailers at the

All starting pens will open at 8.30am (see the map on page 20 for reference).

The baggage areas will be open from 8am to 12pm and will be coded in accordance with the colour of your race number.

Should you wish to run with a friend, you may line up in any colour pen behind your own. However, you may not join a colour pen ahead of your own. Remember that your timing device on your race bib will give you an accurate

Race Village in Chapelfield Gardens, where you can leave your belongings.

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The race will start promptly at 9.30am.

After the black pen has started, each colour pen will be set off in 3-minute waves to manage congestion on the race route.

Those in the last colour pen, pink, will start the race at roughly 9:42am.

race day information

The route

Run Norwich takes place in the heart of Norwich’s historic city centre.

The route will pass some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Norwich Castle, The Forum, Norwich Cathedral, Norwich City FC’s Carrow Road and many more.

finishing the race Race supporters Adnams have kindly supplied a free 0.5% abv beer for every runner. Please present the voucher that can be found in your goody bag.

All race roads will be closed to traffic while the race is in progress.

Results

Searchable results for the race will be uploaded on the Run Norwich website as soon as they are ready. This will usually be within a few hours of the race.

The course will be clearly marked at every kilometre. Water stations, toilets and first aid areas will be located at various intervals on the route.

First Aid & water stations There are three First Aid points and water stations on the route: Carrow Road

3.5km

Norwich Cathedral

7.5km

Finish Line

10km

Please ensure you stay well-hydrated throughout your run. A full medical team and pre-race water will also be present at the Race Village.

Headphones

The use of devices with headphones or earbuds is prohibited while racing, however we allow the use of bone conduction devices, as these allow runners to hear instructions from marshals and be aware of surroundings.

Spectators

Crossing the line

The finish line is located on St Peters Street in front of the iconic City Hall.

Once you have finished, we will direct you along St Giles Street where you pass a water station, collect your Run Norwich 2019 medal, a banana and a well-deserved goody bag.

This area is reserved for runners only.

Our marshals will direct you along St Giles Street to exit this secure area.

We recommend arranging to meet your friends and family in the Race Village area.

Photos

The Epic Action Imagery team will be located at various points on the race route to catch you in action while you complete the course, so make sure you smile for the cameras! Make sure your bib is visible on your front. If it’s covered up in any way, or placed elsewhere, it will mean our race photographers will have no way of tagging you in the photos.

These photos will be available to purchase through the Run Norwich website post-race.

Race Village

The Race Village is situated in Chapelfield Gardens and will be the hub of post-race activity for the day. There will be entertainment, food vendors and an activity area.

Run Norwich is an ideal course for spectators. For information on the best viewing points to watch the race, please visit runnorwich.co.uk.

Our marshals are in place to ensure the safety of runners and spectators alike, please be patient and follow their instructions.

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Race Village The Run Norwich Race Village is located in Chapelfield Gardens and will be the hub of activity for the day.

Food

Free beer

It is the main area to meet up with friends and family following the race, as well as getting that all important post-run photo!

Cafe2U Farriers Refreshments Ronaldo’s Ice Cream Swash Nosh Anne’s Pantry

Music

Here’s what’s going on at the Race Village this year:

Satisfy those post-race hunger cravings with a visit to our food vendors. The lineup includes:

Massages

Physio and soft tissue therapy will be provided by a team from Recover Physio. The rub-downs are free, but donations are always appreciated.

Activity Area

The activity area will host a number of exciting experiences and games for all to enjoy – including rock climbing and children’s archery.

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Race supporters Adnams have kindly supplied a free Ghost Ship 0.5% for every runner. You can claim yours after the race by presenting the voucher found in your goody bag.

Heart FM will be playing music and keeping the party vibe going!

Baggage areas

The baggage trailers are all located inside the Race Village. They’ll be open from 8am to 12pm, and will be colour coded in accordance with your race number. Please see the race information section on page 18.

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how to ace race day prep

about recover physio

Recover Physiotherapy have 10 therapists in three locations around Norwich. They’ll be providing free pre-race warm ups and following the race: physiotherapy advice and soft tissues massages.

the day before 1. Don’t try anything new!

The big day is tomorrow. The last thing you want is to be feeling ill tomorrow morning. Don’t dramatically change your diet, try new supplements or copy how other people prepare.

Visit us in the Race Village

2. ‘Carb-load’

You may have heard of “carbo-loading”, this just means having slightly more carbohydrates than usual in the build up to the event. How much depends on what your ‘normal’ diet consists of but just having slightly more bread, pasta or rice with each meal through the day will be a big help.

3. Drink water Again, how much depends on what you are used to, but small sips throughout the day (you should never feel bloated on water) will make sure you wake up hydrated.

4. Stay off the alcohol Leave alcohol until after the race. It’s important to have a great night’s sleep and be as hydrated as possible.

5. Listen to your body

If you feel like going for an easy jog, a walk or a swim then do it.

If you feel like putting your feet up then that’s fine too. Everyone prepares in different ways and your body will tell you what to do.

There is no right or wrong answer.

6. Be prepared

There’s nothing worse than being rushed in the morning. Get everything ready and packed the day before.

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race day 1. Wake up early

Leave yourself plenty of time for a breakfast. Try a good mix of protein and carbohydrates (but don’t have anything your body isn’t used to) along with regular, small amounts of water and your usual amount of caffeine.

2. Get to the Race Village early

You’ve trained hard for this so soak up the atmosphere. Arrive early to get your bearings, drop off your baggage and, of course, visit Recover Physiotherapy for your pre-race warm ups and massages.

3. Stick to your routine

If you don’t drink four sports drinks before you train, then it’s not a good idea to start this morning.

4. Visit the bathroom

Go just before you leave in the morning, and around 1 hr to 30 mins before the race start.

You know what to do…

5. Enjoy the run Don’t put any pressure on yourself.

Enjoy the people cheering you on, enjoy seeing Norwich from a different perspective, and enjoy the feeling of getting that medal at the end! In short: enjoy it.

after the run 1. Refuel

Replace your carbohydrates with an energy bar (there’ll be an Eat Natural bar in your finisher’s goody bag) or whatever you are most used to. Protein will help your muscles to recover. Rehydrate with some water, especially if it’s a warm day.

2. Recover

Visit Recover Physiotherapy at the Race Village for your well deserved soft tissue massage and plenty of tips on what to do over the next few days.

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INTERVIEW

DANI NIMMOCK

Breaking through Dani Nimmock set a new female course record with victory last year. She talks training, work and representing her country...

“My running has really progressed over the last few years and I guess you could say that 2018 was a big breakthrough year for me. I knocked minutes off my personal bests in the 10k,10-mile, half marathon and marathon; and this alongside winning the Manchester Marathon, led to my first senior England selection at the Commonwealth Games Half Marathon and also the Frankfurt Marathon. But it’s not been an easy ride up to this point and it’s taken a lot of hard work, patience and dedication to keep plugging away training at an elite level whilst holding down a full-time career at an events company in London.

I think there are a number of factors that led to this breakthrough but the key things were being able to train consistently and finding a good work / training / life balance. The first came down to not being injured; previously I seemed to always be getting injuries and niggles in the period when I graduated from university in 2011 and started working full-time and I think it’s because I tried to maintain the training regimen that I did as a student but it wasn’t possible

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to sustain that intensity of training and be healthy, alongside work stressors and all the jobs that come with being an adult that I didn’t have to worry about when I was a student athlete!

I wanted to support myself in London and establish my career so when the injuries kept coming running took a bit of a backseat but I did always try to keep fit and even dabbled in triathlon when I couldn’t run as much.

In 2016 I did the Stockholm Marathon and was on for 2:48 but I didn’t fuel or drink enough during the race and it was

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It was amazing to win Run Norwich and return to Norfolk where I grew up

Because of the set-up we created it meant if I was tired or had a stressful day we would simply adjust that day’s training or move it to another day in the week and my husband did a great job of helping me with that and not letting me feel bad for missing a session. Ultimately this kept the injuries away and with consistent training I saw improvements that made me start to believe in myself and realise that I could have my career and try to be good at running too – it didn’t need to be a choice of one or the other and I embraced this and concentrated on what I could fit in and control not what I couldn’t.

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On progression…

I was in and wanted to make sure it didn’t happen again so he started to coach me. A few months later, under his guidance I attempted the marathon again and did 2:48 and had a really positive experience, finishing strong with the last mile being my fastest split.

a hot day so at 15 miles I hit the wall and came in just under 3 hours hallucinating water falls! My husband who has a sports science degree and masters in physiology saw the state

Winners: With fellow CONAC runner Nick Earl, following victory at Run Norwich

dani nimmock interview

First over the line: clinching her first Run Norwich victory in 2018

On a whirlwind year

Being selected to run for England was always a dream goal and I never thought it would actually happen let alone be called up to run three times in one year.

I’m really grateful of the experience the opportunity from England Athletics presented me because it’s definitely helped me develop as a senior athlete and make me realise that hard-work and dedication can pay off.

On representing your country

It’s exciting, especially when you get your first kit drop! Racing in your country’s vest is a really special moment and going away in a team environment is fun but took a bit of getting used to. Normally when I go to a race I have everything planned myself down to a tee (which I can’t help when I work in events management!) but the team manager sorted everything out from flights and accommodation to transport and where to eat and this meant that we, the athletes, only needed to focus on the race. I’ve been lucky to make some really great friends through the experience too including Tracy [Tracy Barlow – Run Norwich 2015 & 2016 winner] who I went to Girona with last summer to train with her as she prepared for the marathon at the European Champs.

On winning Manchester Marathon

Winning the Manchester Marathon has got to be the highpoint because the build-up was almost perfect and I really enjoyed the process but then to transform that into the result we wanted on the day and win was amazing. There can be so many variables on race day and despite months of training it can all come down to how your body and mind performs on the day. When everything you’ve worked so hard for culminates in success on race day, it makes all those tiring runs, early mornings, sore legs and exhausted Sunday afternoons worthwhile!

On working for London Marathon I feel very lucky to have a job that I love and work for a company whose drive is to inspire activity and raise as much money as possible for charity. I’ve always been in awe of the London Marathon, watching it on TV every year when I was growing up but working behind the scenes really opened my eyes to the huge operational task that it is.

In my role I organise the London Marathon Running Show and the RideLondon Cycling Show. I oversee the whole management of these events from creating the floorplan, working with brands on

their exhibition space, planning the entertainment and designing the activation areas. It’s also really important to ensure it works efficiently for the thousands of participants who come to register and pick up their runner or rider pack for the Virgin Money London Marathon and Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100.

On balancing training and work

It’s not easy to balance my work and training. A friend pointed out that what I’m trying to do is effectively manage two careers at once that are both demanding with high-pressured goals. I have to be extremely organised and strict with 5am alarm calls to fit in morning runs, which is especially hard in the winter months.

My company’s event portfolio including running, cycling and swimming events, which means there are several weekends taken up throughout the year and often weeks with very long hours.

I try to make it work by running to our office near London Bridge some mornings, which is 11 miles door to door but in the lead up to a marathon I’ve been known to extend this to 18 miles by running along the Thames and back. It’s a nice feeling sitting at your desk at 8.30 having breakfast and knowing you’ve already got 18 miles under your belt! I also have the flexibility of working from home a couple

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Record breakers: Setting a Guinness World Record in London last year with husband Mark for fastest mile while holding hands

Proud moment: Representing England at the 2018 Frankfurt Marathon

of days a week when possible but if an important meeting crops up or I’m on a deadline I have to improvise with the training plan and not worry about it.

My colleagues and boss are supportive of my running and we have great facilities at the office with stand-up desks, nearby gyms and an excellent staff wellbeing programme. This definitely helps because if I worked for a company that

didn’t understand or appreciate running it would be difficult but then I probably wouldn’t work anywhere that didn’t get it!

On the future

Dani’s race weekend tips Have some early nights and good sleep.

Eat healthily and stay hydrated.

Pre-plan you race morning.

Know what time to arrive to give you enough time to use the toilet, warm-up and drop baggage off.

Be relaxed A couple of days before the race go for a run (five 1-3 minute reps at your target 10k pace or a bit faster).

But most of all: enjoy it! Soak up the atmosphere and embrace the camaraderie; congratulate yourself for signing up to the race in the first place whether your goal was to raise money for charity, lose weight or run faster than last year.

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I’m really looking forward to doing Run Norwich again and I’ve been selected to run for Great Britain at the IAU 50k World Championships, which are on the 1st of September in Brasov, Romania. It will be my debut appearance for Team GB and this is the main focus of my year but training for a 10k is good to do alongside the longer runs as it helps keep you in touch with faster pace work. I came 3rd at the England 10k Champs at Brighton this April and ran a P.B of 33:41. I took a bit of a season break in late April, early May because of my work responsibilities at the London Marathon Running Show but training has been going well since then whilst building up the mileage for the 50k race.

Racing over 50k is going to be a new challenge for me. It’s 5 miles further than a marathon and could be in very warm conditions. The GB women’s team is super strong with Olympian Aly Dixon stepping up to the distance, Helen Davies [Run Norwich 2016 – 3rd] who won the Brighton Marathon this year,

Day job: With Paula Radcliffe at the London Marathon Expo

Julie Briscoe and Hannah Oldroyd so we will definitely be going for individual medals as well as team gold. I’m really looking forward to it and think it will help my development and stamina in the marathon, which I’ll return to next Spring as I work towards my aim to qualify for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

On setting a race record

It was amazing to win Run Norwich and return to Norfolk where I grew up and where my parents still live. The Norfolk running scene is really strong and the

calibre of Run Norwich past winners is high so I approached the race like any other; I was nervous before the start but when the gun went I just did the best I could do. The course isn’t easy and there are a few hills but it was great to be rewarded with the win and a new course record was the icing on the cake. I’d love to break my course record this year and take the time under 35 minutes. All being well I think that will be possible but I’ll have to win first and beat the competition in order to do so!

On Run Norwich race day

The spectators are brilliant for support and the atmosphere especially around Castle Meadow and on the hill up to The Forum is fantastic. It really helps you give it that extra push when your legs and lungs are hurting. It made me feel proud running in my childhood city in the City of Norwich AC red and yellow stripes. The overall organisation and the Race Village where I met up with friends after the race for ice-cream, was excellent and all helped make it a great day!”

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Where the waste goes

You may be pleasantly surprised to hear that of all the waste collected

by Biffa in Norfolk, even that collected from regular waste bins, none ends up in landfill.

The recycling is sent to be processed into new products, residual waste is converted into energy, and food waste is converted into biogas for energy and fertiliser.

Plastic and recycling

While we continue to investigate potential options and alternatives to plastic, we’ve made it our aim

to ensure responsible use of plastic when we feel this is currently still the only option for the race.

This includes looking to only use plastic that is recyclable and where possible using plastic that has already been recycled. All of our water stations will be using 100% recyclable plastic cups/bottles, which will all be processed into new products once used.

We are discouraging the use of single use plastics in our partners’ promotional items and will not be releasing any balloons.

We’ll be introducing even more recycling bins at our water stations and in the Race Village.

All of our volunteers and staff are tasked to help to ensure cups/bottles are collected, ready to be sent for recycling following the race, and additional road-sweeps have been booked on quieter areas of the route (away from the water stations).

We are lucky to have the invaluable support of partners and local retailers, who are kind enough to donate some packaged hydration for the event and allow the charity to manage costs. We know the onus is on us to manage this packaging in the most environmentally sympathetic way.

Runners are encouraged to drain and bin their cups/bottles. It is important that they are emptied before disposing of them, as bottles with water are not able to be recycled.

Event spectators are encouraged to bring refillable water bottles (they can find the nearest refill point using the Refill app, available online).

Other ways to help are:

Walking or cycling into the city; failing that, arranging a lift-share.

Separating food from plates and napkins before throwing away.

Wrapping snacks or sandwiches in tin foil or reusable bees wax wraps, rather than cling film, which isn’t recyclable.

We have more recycling bins than general waste bins in all key areas, and we encourage participants, spectators and staff to use the correct bins for their waste.

Biffa are the official waste collection partner of Run Norwich 2019. They collect all the domestic waste and recycling in Norwich on behalf of Norwich City Council, making over 65,000 collections a week.

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Our race charities 2019

supportING local causes Since we started Run Norwich, our chosen official race charities have raised over ÂŁ400,000 through the race.

Meet this year’s official race charities...

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official race charities

COMMUNITY SPORTS

FOUNDATION community sports foundation based: Norwich founded: 1992 Supports: 38,000 people every year through the power of sport, including disabled & disadvantaged individuals

Sport is an incredibly powerful tool and, as Norwich City FC’s official charity, the Community Sports Foundation (CSF) are able to use it improve the lives of those who need it most in Norfolk.

kacie’s story

It might be through swiming sessions for children and adults with disabilities, or working with young people in deprived areas - but in the most difficult moments, CSF is there for Norfolk, providing an environment to make friends and learn new skills.

She has Down’s Syndrome, and has been attending the Community Sports Foundation’s disability dance sessions since it began in 2015. The dance troupe – the CSF Allstars welcome close to twenty participants every week, across a number of age groups.

Thousands rely on CSF’s support as a way of life; it may be their only contact with other people, a helping hand for their families, or even the first time that someone has shown an interest in their lives.

In order to sustain CSF’s vital services for the people of Norfolk, the charity relies heavily on the fundraising efforts of local people and businesses.

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Kacie is a 17-year-old girl who loves to dance from the moment she wakes up until she goes to bed.

Her mum, Sam, says: “Kacie loves her Monday evenings – it’s when she becomes part of the awesome All Stars.

“The coaches are so friendly and supportive, and the group are given the opportunity to shine. She can express herself through dance and movement, boost her fitness

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and, most importantly, build her confidence socially.”

Thanks to funding, the troupe have been given opportunities to show off their moves at national mainstream dance competitions in Birmingham and London, and were even given a half-time slot at the recent Russell Martin vs. Wes Hoolahan charity match at Carrow Road – performing in front of nearly 20,000 fans.

The dance session are one of a range of sport sessions the Foundation offer on a weekly basis, covering football, swimming and multi-sports.

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the nancy oldfield trust based: Neatishead founded: 1984 Supports: 4,000 participants through boating activities every year

The Nancy Oldfield Trust exists to allow anyone who is socially disadvantaged or has a physical, intellectual or emotional disability to experience the magic of the Broads.

Through the charity’s centre in the village of Neatishead, participants can experience a range of water-borne activities including sailing, canoeing, motor boating, fishing, bird watching, and environmental studies.

More than 4,000 visitors benefit from the charity’s services each year, enjoying exciting activities that stimulate social and emotional wellbeing.

Money raised from Run Norwich will go to purchasing a brand new purpose-designed cruiser, to replace the oldest cruiser which is nearing the end of its service life.

bryony’s story Bryony was left severely brain damaged as a result of a medical accident at the age of four. Her family was initially told she was unlikely to survive but, after months in a coma, she gradually began to make progress.

However, she was left with learning difficulties and very little mobility on the right side of her body. Now aged 34, she requires full-time care.

Bryony, who lives near Bacton, began sailing with the Nancy Oldfield Trust ten years ago and immediately fell in love with the sport.

“It took a bit of time for me to get used to sailing, and then I really enjoyed it. Because I can’t walk very far or very well, I find sailing with the Nancy Oldfield Trust really allows me to explore,” she said. “It gives me that wonderful experience and freedom to be on the Broads.”

She has learned to sail in its specially-adapted craft and has passed her ‘level one’ and ‘level two’

Earlier this year, she was named Sailor of the Year in an awards scheme for people with disabilities by the RYA.

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Royal Yachting Association (RYA) dinghy sailing exams.

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official race charities

headway norfolk & waveney based: Norwich, gorleston & King’s Lynn founded: 1992 Supports: over 200 PEOPLE AFFECTED BY traumatic & acquired brain injuries across 3 centres, each year

“The easy bit is surviving the brain injury, the hard bit is when you get home.” Headway client.

Brain injury can happen to anyone at anytime. Headway Norfolk and Waveney support people with traumatic and acquired brain injury, their families and carers to regain confidence and overcome challenges.

At Headway, they offer a range of services including group and one-to-one support working closely with people to maintain or increase independence, or with specific issues such as self-neglect and hoarding.

The money raised from Run Norwich will be used to support this work and directly help people in Norfolk affected by a brain injury or stroke.

darren’s story At just 29 years old, Darren was diagnosed with a Cerebral Vascular Aneurism, leaving him with life changing effects.

Before his brain injury, Darren worked in the steel industry as a car welder and had a busy life; however after suffering from a burst aneurism, his career was put on hold.

Due to his brain injury, Darren was left with weakness in his left hand, memory loss and a left sided hemianopia – affecting his peripheral vision.

One of the hardest things for Darren was the isolation that he felt after his brain injury, he described it as ‘sitting in the same four walls of loneliness’.

Find out more Headway Norfolk & Waveney have been supported

by The Cotswold Company for Run Norwich.

www.headway-nw.org.uk

However, 18 years on from his brain injury, Darren was introduced to Headway Norfolk and Waveney, this is where he finally ‘felt understood’ and through help of staff, volunteers and Occupational Therapists at the Norwich Centre, he feels positive about the future. Not only does he feel less isolated, his hand eye co-ordination is improving and he has the strategies in place to cope with the effects of brain injury.

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Creating

a legacy

New running group launched with mental-health focus

As a race founded by sports charity the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation (CSF), the aim was always to reinvest any profits from the race into new community initiatives.

One of these is a community running group, called Run For Me, which focusses on supporting its participants’ mental health and wellbeing through free weekly coaching sessions.

Around one in four people in the UK experiences mental health problems,

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and many studies have shown that running is a great way of improving overall happiness, health and mental wellbeing.

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Running has been a way for me personally to alleviate the symptoms of depression

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The lasting legacy of Run Norwich is starting to be felt.

The initiative aims to provide a friendly support group for its participants and to give them an outlet from day to day

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stresses, as well as being a way to stay physically healthy and fit.

The group meet twice a week in Norwich for a 60-minute running session led by qualified running coaches. This is followed by a social element, which occasionally features guest speakers and group therapy sessions.

One of the sessions takes place at CSF’s The Nest site in Horsford, with the other session taking place at Eaton Park.

So far, 42 participants have benefitted from the programme. Lead coach Dudley Garner said: “Feedback from the sessions has been fantastic. There’s a great group spirit, and they’ve bonded really well.

“Running has been a way for me personally to alleviate the symptoms of depression. Combined with the exercise and wellbeing aspect of this programme, this initiative will hopefully help tackle some of the causes of depression and social isolation.”

CSF Chief Executive Ian Thornton said: “When we originally launched Run Norwich back in 2015, one of our aims was to be able to launch a number of legacy programmes in future years that can help address issues within the local community. Run For Me is the first of those.”

Plans are underway for a new project aimed at using the power of Run Norwich and running to inspire in schools.

At a glance Name:

Run For Me

When:

Mondays 10.00am Thursdays 6.30pm

Where:

The Nest & Eaton Park

Cost: Free

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Adey Ewing & THE JOC

Tucked away in a small boardroom overlooking Millennium Plain and hidden away from public view is a team of people whose work on race day is essential, but almost entirely unseen.

A passionate runner, with a strong involvement in the local running community, he is an integral member of the Run Norwich team and is the brains behind the race route.

Through a network of four radio channels and over 200 individual radios, the control centre - known as the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) - is the hub of decision making on race day.

For Adey, only the Millennium celebrations match the number of road closures and logistical challenges that Run Norwich creates.

The deployments of over 450 volunteers and staff are controlled from here, along with the coordination of traffic management, security, first aid and emergency services across the city.

An experienced hand

Heading up the team is Run Norwich course manager Adey Ewing.

During 31 years in the Norfolk Constabulary, one of Adey’s roles was to lead the coordination of security and traffic management for all major events, which included being the match commander at Norwich City Football Club for seven seasons.

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He says: “When you break it down to its simplest form, our challenge is this: can we bring 7,500 runners and over 20,000 spectators into the city and get them home safely? At the same time, can we make the city function as close to normality as possible?”

An early start

The day begins at 4am for Adey and his team. The main challenge on race day morning is ensuring the course is “race ready”. He starts by driving the route, looking for any obstructions or course hazards that have arisen overnight.

“The evening economy is still flourishing at 4am in the morning, so it can be interesting!”

Detail is key here. Hazards can range from the seemingly trivial (discarded rubbish on the course) through to a major course obstruction such as an illegally parked vehicle.

spotlight on the JOC

Left to right: Peter Rowe - Norfolk Fire & Rescure, Insp. Nick Paling - Norfolk Constabulary, Rob Hayes - EEAST, PC Paul Ray - Norfolk Constabulary, James Callaghan - EDMS, Tom Webster - NPSS Traffic Management, Stu Francis - Security Comms, Martin Jermy - Command Channel Communication, Adey Ewing - Course & JOC Manager, Julia Tuck - JOC Admin, Mike Coley - Operations Channel Comms

At 6am, with the build of the course in its final stages the JOC goes live and road closures begin to come into effect.

“It’s a major logistical operation for the team. To make the course safe for our volunteers, runners, residents and spectators, we close roads at 42 different points, essentially restricting traffic from the whole city centre.”

Expert support

Adey is joined in the JOC by ex-colleagues from his time in the Force, among them Stu Francis, Martin Jermy and Mike Coley, who all volunteer their time and expertise.

Between them, and representatives from the Police, Ambulance, Fire service, and the first aid provider they coordinate all communications and responses to all issues that may arise.

“The JOC is essentially a dynamic decision making forum. We have to solve problems in real time, and not just ones confined to the race. While the race is going on, the city still has to operate as normal in the event of an emergency.”

Through the network of radio marshals, every section of the course is covered by radio contact. Every hazard identified is reported into the JOC, and a response taken to resolve it.

Adey explains how this works: “Every part of the course is broken down into four coloured zones and then into separate sections. Each section has a communications marshal with a unique call sign from the phonetic alphabet that identifies their zone and section.

“So if comms marshal ‘Yankee Two Zero’ reports that a runner has become unwell, for example, the team at the JOC know exactly where this is down to a few metres, and we can then coordinate the appropriate response.”

A matter of life and death

The team’s emergency-response handling was given its biggest test in 2017, when a runner, Tim Warner, suffered a cardiac arrest just 300 yards from the finish line.

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JOC and a medical team directed to the incident.

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All in a day’s work

For Adey, aside from the success stories such as Tim’s, one of the sweetest satisfactions is how quickly the city returns to normality following the race.

“By 1pm the city is more or less as it is on a regular Sunday afternoon. Save for a few runners milling around the city with their medals around their necks, you might not even know a race with thousands of runners and spectators had taken place that morning.”

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Full race rules & terms and conditions Please note: entries are now closed.

Original entry conditions included for your reference.

1. Entry 1.1 Entries to the Event shall be made through Active Network. By following the link provided on the Event website, the Entrant will be directed to the entry page on activenetwork.com. In order to enter the Event, Entrants must submit an application form via the Active Network system in accordance with the instructions provided. By submitting an application form, the Entrant is agreeing to enter into the Event and also agrees to abide by these Entry Conditions and any instructions given to them by the organisers and officials of the Event.

1.2 Entry to the event shall be limited to the first 7,500 Entrants (including spaces reserved for sponsors and partners and Charity Places). Once 7,500 Entrants have entered and payment has been taken, entry shall be closed and no further person shall be able to enter.

1.3 Only one entry per person shall be accepted.

1.11 The Event Organiser reserves the right to decline your request to register and participate in the Event. Your entitlement to participate depends on the Event Organiser being satisfied that there are no circumstances under which it ought to properly decline your participation in the Event. The Event Organiser’s decision on your participation shall be final and binding. In any circumstances where the Event Organiser decides that you may not participate in the Event your registration fee will be refunded to you in full.

2. Payment 2.1 Entrants for the Event shall be required to make a payment of either £26 (non-affiliated Entrants) OR £24 (Entrants affiliated to UK Athletics Club) as an entrance fee to the Event (“Event Fee”), unless submitting an application for a Charity Place. Charity Places are subject to the provisions of clause 1.9.

2.2 In addition to the Event Fee, Entrants will be required to pay an online registration fee to Active Network of £1 per transaction, plus the equivalent to 6% of the total transaction including any merchandise or additional purchases.

2.3 Once an Entrant has been awarded a place in the Event, the Event Fee shall become non-refundable save for the Event Organiser shall be entitled to refund the Event Fee in exceptional circumstances.

1.4 Any application which is not submitted by the Entry Closing Date shall not be accepted. Any applications which are illegible or incomplete shall not be accepted.

2.4 £3.50 from each Event Fee shall go to the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation.

1.5 Entrants must be at least 16 years old on Sunday July 21, 2019

3. Event Conditions

1.6 Participation in the Event is strictly personal to the Entrant; Entrants shall be prohibited from swapping or selling, or offering to swap or sell, their place in the Event. Any breach of this Condition shall render the entry void and shall entitle the Event Organiser to exclude the Entrant from participation in the Event or any future events. At any time prior to the Entry Date, Entrants who have gained a place in the Event may transfer their place in the Event to another person over the age of 16 via the Active Network system, subject to the person who is taking the place providing all relevant information in order to validly enter the Event and agreeing to these terms and conditions.

1.7 By submitting an application, the Entrant is warranting to the Event Organiser that they are in a suitable state of health to participate in the Event.

It is the responsibility of the Entrant to seek medical advice prior to submitting an application or participating in the Event.

1.8 By submitting an application, the Entrant is acknowledging that they are aware that the Event may be photographed, filmed or broadcast by the Event Organiser and/or third parties. The Entrant consents to the Event Organiser using such photos/film in connection with the reporting of the Event and/or for promotion of any future events in any way in which it sees fit.

1.9 By submitting an application for a Charity Place (by indicating as such on the online entry form), the Entrant commits to fundraising a minimum of £100 for the Official Race Charity.

3.1 At all times during the Event, Entrants must adhere to all instructions given by the Event Officials.

3.2 During the Event, the following items shall be prohibited: (a) Pets or Animals (b) An artificial aid (c) A wheeled device (d) Any item which, when being used whilst participating in the Event, could be deemed to be dangerous to other Entrants. The Event Operator shall reserve the right to confiscate any item which it deems unsuitable to be used whilst participating in the Event (e) earphones or headphones; It is very important that you are able to hear clearly any verbal instructions that the police and our race marshals may need to give you. If Entrants are observed using these during the Event the Event Officials shall be entitled to disqualify them from the Event. Bone-conduction headphones are allowed as they sit on the cheekbones, allowing the user to still be alert to their surroundings. The technology delivers the sound through vibrations.

3.3 All Entrants participating in the Event must wear suitable running footwear

The entrant’s Charity Place will only be activated once the committed £100 has been raised for the Official Race Charity.

3.4 The Event Organiser reserves the right to refuse permission for an Entrant to participate in the Event if:-

In the event that the Entrant has not raised a minimum of £25 on their chosen fundraising platform by the 31st May 2019, the Entrant’s Entry will be cancelled.

(a) it deems that the Entrant’s actions have caused or are likely to cause injury to other Entrants, damage to property or the environment, offence or a risk to health and safety

In the event that the Entrant has not raised a minimum of £100 on their chosen fundraising platform by the 19th July 2019, the Entrant shall be obliged to pay the difference between their fundraising total and the £100 in order to activate the Entrant’s race entry for the Event.

Acceptance of evidence of fundraising is at the discretion of the relevant Official Race Charity. Failure by the Entrant to pay any such sum under this clause shall result in the Entrant forfeiting their place in the Event.

1.10 Entrants that collect their Event Pack from The Forum Expo between (9am – 6pm) on Friday 19 July 2019 and (9am – 4pm) on Saturday 20 July 2019 will automatically be entered into the Golden Ticket competition. Ten of the Event Packs that are collected at The Forum will contain a Golden Ticket. An Entrant whose Event Pack contains a certified Golden Ticket will receive a range of prizes.

(b) The Entrant fails to follow the instructions of Event Officials (c) it deems that Entrant is unfit to participate in the Event due to either illness or injury (without accepting responsibility for ensuring that the Entrant is fit to participate), or if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. (d) The Entrant fails to arrive at the start location at the required time as set out on the Event website and in the Event Pack.

3.5 In the event that the Event Organiser refuses permission for an Entrant to participate in the Event, the Entrant must co-operate with the instruction of Event Officials in relation to their withdrawal from the Event.

The prize is non transferable and has no cash value.

3.6 All Entrants are required to complete the contact and medical details on the back of their race number. This is a requirement of participation and may be checked by Event Officials prior to the start.

Entrants have the option to have their Event Pack posted to them, but by doing so they will be ineligible for the Golden Ticket competition.

3.7 Entrants must not cover their race number with outer clothing when running as this may invalidate the timing chip.

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4.1 Any cancellation of an entry once it has been confirmed as successful shall not entitle the Entrant to a refund of the Event Fee save for exceptional circumstances, as decided by the Event Organiser.

4.2 The Event Organiser shall be entitled to cancel/rearrange the Event for any of the following reasons: (a) circumstances beyond the control of the Event Organiser occur (including but not limited to a Force Majeure Event) the effect of which prevents or has the potential to prevent the operation of the Event (b) the Event Organiser deems, in its reasonable opinion, that the Event should be cancelled/rearranged.

4.3 Should the Event Organiser cancel/rearrange the Event for whatever reason: 4.3.1 it shall endeavour to contact all Entrants as soon as is reasonably practicable to inform them of the cancellation.

4.3.2 Entrants shall receive the option to participate in a rearranged Event (should such rearranged Event be organised) or to receive a refund of the applicable Event Fee. 4.3.3 The Event Organiser shall have no liability for any costs incurred in relation to the Event including but not limited to any costs of travel or accommodation or any donations/pledges.

4.4 The Event Organiser shall be entitled to amend any detail of the Event at its own discretion, without any liability to Entrants.

omission (including negligence) or otherwise, under or in connection with the Agreement for any: 6.1.1 loss or damage; 6.1.2 loss of profit; 6.1.3 loss of reputation; 6.1.4 loss of business, revenue or goodwill; 6.1.5 loss of anticipated savings; 6.1.6 pledges made on the Entrant’s behalf or by the Entrant to charity; 6.1.7 any costs incurred in relation to attending the Event 6.1.8 consequential or indirect loss, regardless of whether the loss or damage:(a) would arise in the ordinary course of events;(b) is reasonably foreseeable; or(c) is in the contemplation of the parties, or otherwise.

6.2 Nothing in these Entry Conditions shall affect the Event Organiser’s liability for death or personal injury, fraud, or any other liability to the extent it cannot be excluded or limited by law.

7. General 7.1 These Entry Conditions shall be governed by English law.

7.2 If any provision of these Entry Conditions is invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the validity of the remainder shall not be affected.

5. Data Protection Upon submitting an application to the Event, the Entrant will supply Personal Information to Active Network. This Personal Information will be passed to the Event Organiser.

In the event that an Entrant has indicated that he/she intends to participate in the Event for their chosen Official Race Charity, the Personal Information of such Entrant shall also be passed to their chosen Official Racew Charity in order for the charity to contact such Entrant.

5.1 Medical information may be used to allow medical assistance to be given to Entrants.

5.2 Entrants agree that the Medical and/or Personal Information relating to them can be stored, used by the Event Organiser and partners in connection with the organisation, staging and administration of the Event.

5.3 Entrants agree that the Personal Information relating to them may be used by the Event Organiser in connection with the compilation of statistical information.

5.4 Entrants agree that their name, image and contact details can be used by the Event Organiser for the purposes of:-

Definitions Charity Place – shall mean a place in the Event for which the Entrant does not have to pay the Event Fee (as defined below) subject to the Entrant’s commitment to raise a minimum of £100 for the Official Race Charities by the Fundraising Date.

Entrant – shall mean a person who enters the Event via the appropriate method as detailed below.

Event – shall mean the 10,000m road race taking place in Norwich city centre on Sunday July 21, 2019 as organised and operated by the Event Organiser.

Event Officials – shall mean those persons instructed by the Event Organiser to officiate at the Event.

Event Organiser – shall mean Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

5.4.1 the promotion and marketing of the Event;

Event Partners – shall mean those organisations working with the Event Organisers in the operation and promotion of the Event.

5.4.2 adding Entrants to a mailing list to keep them informed about any future events and services which it believes the Entrant might be interested in, such as leisure activities relating to either similar types of events or activities;

Event Pack – shall mean the information pack for Entrants containing relevant details of the Event.

5.4.3 promotional and marketing material in respect of similar events, other community based activities or local attractions organised by our Event Partners or carefully selected third parties (together the “Marketing Information”).

5.5 Entrants agree that the Personal Information may be used by Epic Action Imagery for the purpose of matching any photos taken during the Event to each Entrant (“Permitted Purpose”). Epic Action Imagery shall delete such Personal Information following completion of the Permitted Purpose.

5.6 Entrants shall be entitled to refuse/remove consent for the Event Organiser or the Event Partners using the Marketing/Personal/Medical Information other than for purposes related to participation in the Event by emailing runnorwichinfo@canaries.co.uk or clicking an unsubscribe link in any Marketing Information.

Entry Closing Date – shall mean Friday 31 May 2019.

Force Majeure Event – shall mean any event whatsoever which is outside the reasonable control of the Event Organiser (including but not limited to adverse weather, failure of public services, failure of public transport, Government rulings, strikes, acts of war or Terrorism).

Fundraising Date – shall mean Friday 19 July 2019.

Golden Ticket – shall mean an official Run Norwich Golden Ticket, placed in ten Event Packs that are collected from The Forum, which entitle the bearer to a range of prizes.

Medical Information – shall mean any medical data collected for health and safety purposes.

6. Liability

Personal Information – shall mean any personal details of an Entrant collected in connection with the Event.

6.1 In no event shall the Event Organiser be liable to an Entrant whether for the cancellation/rearranging of the Event, breach of contract, any tortious act or

Official Race Charities – Shall mean Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, Headway Norfolk & Waveney and The Nancy Oldfield Trust.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What should I do if I lose my race number?

What happens if I am late on the day and miss the start?

If you lose your pack please visit the race number desk in The Forum, as early as possible on race day. The race number desk will be open from 7am.

As we have a strict timetable to re-open roads, once the back pace runner has passed the start line we will not allow any further runners to start the race.

Where will the race start, finish and race village be located?

The start pens lead from Gentleman’s Walk in front of the market back to Bethel Street.

The finish line is located on St Peters Street – that’s the road in front of City Hall, overlooking the market. Perfect for those finish line photos!

The Race Village is just around the corner in Chapelfield Gardens. This will be the spot to reunite with friends, family and fellow runners as well as enjoy post-race food, refreshments and entertainment. You’ll even be able to grab a post-race massage from our masseurs.

If the weather is bad on race-day, how can I find out up-to-date race information?

In the unlikely event that there are severe weather conditions on the morning of the race, we will communicate instructions via our website and our Facebook and Twitter accounts

Is there a time limit for finishing the race?

There is no time limit in place for Run Norwich 2019.

I will have a number of items with me on race day. Will there be anywhere to store them while I run?

Yes. You will be able to leave them in our secure baggage trailers located at the Race Village at Chapelfield Gardens.

Will there be race markers for each km?

Each kilometre will be clearly signposted, so you will know exactly where you are on the race course.

Will there be first aid provision during the race?

There will be a number of qualified first aid teams on duty to assist with runners, should they feel unwell or become injured.

Will there be official race photographers? Can I buy photographs?

Yes. Epic Action Imagery will be the official event photographers. Photos tagged with your race number will be available to purchase from their website within 36 hours.

Norwich City Community Sports Foundation will have also have a number of photographers working during the day as well. Photos will be uploaded to Run Norwich’s & Community Sports Foundation’s Facebook pages.

If I lose any of my belongings, is there a designated spot for lost property?

Any items of lost property that are handed in will be taken to the race information desk at the Race Village.

After the event, any lost property will be taken to the Community Sports Foundation office.

The area will be open from 8:00am till 12:00pm on race day.

What sort of terrain can I expect in the race?

Please note that whilst the area will be staffed throughout, you will be storing your items entirely at your own risk so please don’t leave expensive valuables.

As the course follows some of the key city roads, much of the course is along metalled roadways (i.e. smooth tarmac). On occasions, the route follows pedestrianised paths like Gentleman’s Walk & the Cathedral grounds, where there are a few sections of flat cobbles.

Will there be toilets available for runners on the course?

If you need to make a quick pit-stop, there will be facilities available to use on Carrow Road at Norwich City Football Club at around the 3.5km mark.

There will also be portable toilets available on Bethel Street at the Start/Finish area and Chapelfield Gardens.

Will there be water stations on the route?

There are two water stations on the route. The first station is located at Carrow Road at Norwich City Football Club on the 3.5km mark and the second in the Norwich Cathedral on the 7.5km Mark.

Will you be using electronic chip timing to record my race time?

Yes. The race will be officially timed by HS Sports. Each race bib comes equipped with an electronic chip. Your race time will be automatically recorded from the time you pass the start line to the time you cross the finish line. Results will be available soon after the race, and ordered by chip time.

Will there be any road traffic on the course?

No. Aside from the lead car and support vehicles, there will be nothing on the route apart from you and your fellow runners!

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Will there be a lead car?

Yes.

Can I wear headphones during the race?

No, with the exception of bone-conduction earphones. We need every runner to be aware of their surroundings and alert to instructions from race marshals / police officers if necessary.

Can I run with a buggy or pushchair?

We don’t allow buggies, pushchairs, prams or any other wheeled devices, nor any participants under the age of sixteen.

Can I run in fancy dress?

Of course! Fancy dress is welcome. Please ensure that any costumes are not offensive.

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