Westminster Mile final instructions

IPICO

26 MAY 2013

SPORTS TAG INSTRUCTIONS

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W E S T M I N S T E R

NO TAG NO TIME You must wear the IPICO Sports Tag to get an official finishing time. You must run across the timing mats at the start and the finish line.

ATTACHING YOUR IPICO SPORTS TAG TO YOUR SHOE – NO TAG, NO TIME!

STEP 1 Loosen the laces of your running shoe.

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STEP 2 Thread the wire twist ties under the laces.

STEP 3

Thread the IPICO Sports Tag onto the wire twist ties.

STEP 4

Secure the IPICO Sports Tag by twisting the ties firmly together.

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M I L E

F I N A L

I N S T R U C T I O N S

F I N A L

COURSE You will start off towards Admiralty Arch making a right turn into Horse Guards Road following the perimeter of the world famous St James’ Park. You will pass in front of Horse Guards Parade used for centuries for state visits and Trooping of the Colour. After the Parade Ground you will make another right turn into Birdcage Walk.

You are part of history by taking part in the inaugral Bupa Westminster Mile, a new running event for all ages and abilities in London.

Relive the summer of 2012 as you start at the same place as the Olympic and Paralympic Marathons.

The second half of the race will take you past Welllington Barracks before the final right turn into Spur Road and a memorable finish in front of Buckingham Palace

Finish outside Buckingham Palace next to the Queen Victoria Memorial, where just last year we all watched the Jubilee Concert, there’ll be plenty of exciting racing action.

KEY SECURE AREA INFORMATION POINT

BEFORE THE EVENT

TOILETS

Running Number Pin your number to the front of your T-shirt or running vest using the safety pins provided in your pack. Your running number has a coloured background which indicates what Mile Race you are in (please see opposite page for details).

Spare pins will be available at the Information Tent on the day.

You must not use someone else’s number, nor let someone else use yours.

Imagine the anxiety caused to either set of relatives and friends in the event of misidentification should there be a medical emergency.

IPICO Sports Tag Timing device Your tag is enclosed with this pack. It must be fixed to your running shoes in accordance with the instructions on page 3. Using the wire twist ties enclosed with this pack. If you need additional instructions, or wire twist ties to fix the IPICO Sports Tag, these can be collected from our Information Tent in Green Park on the day.

The tag contains a passive transponder and this will be used to provide your finishing time. If you do not wear your tag then the system will not record you finishing and therefore we will not be able to provide you with a finish time.

Official results in the non Championship races will be based on the elapsed time taken by each runner between crossing the mats at the Start Line and the Finish Line. Championship race results will be based on gun to tape times. p. 1

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NESTLE PURE LIFE

INN THE PARK RESTAURANT THE ROUTE BUPA ZONE CHANGING TWO WAY PUBLIC CROSSING POINT

When you cross the Finish line, we have teams of helpers to remove the tag from your shoe – you do not need to do anything apart from follow the marshals’ instructions. Please do not fix the tag through your shoe laces; if you do we will have to cut your laces to get the tag back!

ON THE DAY Before leaving home...

Make sure you have the following: running number and safety pins, IPICO Sports Tag and wire twist ties to fix it to your shoes (better still, attach it to your shoe before you leave home for the race) and finally, these instructions!

If you lose any of these items before the day they can be replaced – you should come to the Information Tent as soon as you arrive. There is a £10 charge to replace a lost IPICO Sports Tag, which will be payable on the day by cash, cheque or credit card before a new tag is issued.

DECIDING NOT TO RUN...

Please remember that it is very foolish to run if you have had any sort of virus or fever in the last four weeks. It is equally foolish to run with an injury – in these circumstances, please DO NOT RUN. If you decide not to run for any reason, you must return your IPICO Sports Tag. Please use the special Freepost envelope enclosed with this pack. It is a condition of the event that all tags that are not returned within 21 days of the event are subject to a £10 lost-tag charge.

GETTING THERE The Assembly Area is in Green Park.

The nearest Tube Stations are Green Park and Hyde Park Corner. Piccadilly Circus, St James’s Park, Charing Cross and Victoria are also within walking distance. Marshals will be at the exits from stations and on the routes to the assembly area. We do not recommend driving as parking in the area will be

difficult. Public transport is the best option, but got to www.tfl.gov.uk/check to check for any possible weekend engineering works.

ASSEMBLY AREA The Assembly Area is in Green Park The Assembly Area will have toilets and Nestle Pure Life Water available to runners. Our team in the Information Tent will be able to help with any questions and there is also a First Aid point. Listen to the PA which will give important information on when you should assemble for the start of your race. Our marshals in this area will also be on hand to assist you.

YOUR BELONGINGS We do have a changing facility but cannot accept any responsibility for any items left inside. We suggest that you leave any valuables with a friend or family member who is coming to support you.

THE START There will be numerous Mile races throughout the day and race allocation will be based on your predicted Finish time. Head to the Start Area in accordance to your BIB colour.

Remember that your timing device on your shoe will give you an accurate time regardless of which race you are in.

The start times for the events are as follows; Blue Bib Red Bib Green Bib Orange Bib British Athletics Junior Championships British Athletics Senior Championships

10:00 10:40 11:20 11:40 12:25 14:05

Each coloured zone will consist of a series of races which will be held approximately, every 5-10 minutes.

FIRST AID There will be First Aid points at the Start and the Finish.

THE FINISH The race finishes on Spur Road, facing Buckingham Palace. Once across the line you will be directed to the ramps where your IPICO Sports Tag will be removed from your shoe. You will then receive a goody bag containing your medal and nutritional items before being directed back to the Green Park assembly area. Within Green Park, is the Meet and Greet Area and this is the recommended place to meet friends and relatives. A–Z signs demarcate the area – remember to agree a letter in advance where you intend to meet.

ROYAL PARKS The Royal Parks Agency has allowed us to use Green Park. We are grateful to the Royal Parks Agency for their assistance and would ask that you show your appreciation by treating the area with the respect it deserves and not to litter the Park and surrounding areas.

SPECTATORS The course is ideal for spectators. The Mile course loops around the world famous St James’s Park with plenty of vantage points.

AFTERWARDS London is a great place to spend the day. Many tourist attractions are nearby, why not bring the family and make a day of it?

RESULTS Results will be available on the event website after the event. p. 2