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We are super excited to offer you the opportunity to earn our sparkly Festive gingerbread man medal. We would love you to enjoy that Festive run feeling with us despite the sad postponement of this years Wilmslow Festive 10K. As you can run/jog/walk your virtual at any time from the original scheduled race date of 29th November we would love you to still wear your planned festive fancy dress to get in the festive spirit – send us your pictures on social media and use the #wilmslowfestive10k
Fancy dress is an optional extra should you wish to dress up
ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO MEDAL AVAILABILITY AND WILL CLOSE WHEN ALL MEDALS ARE BOOKED.
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HOW DO I DO IT?
Decide if you are entering the 10K, 5K or junior 2K, then run/jog/walk your chosen distance anywhere, entirely up to you where your location is and at what time of day you run. Your run/jog/walk must be done in one go.
You record your run on a tracking device (Garmin, Strava or a basic stopwatch function on your phone), and then upload your run and time using the "upload my times" button in your race confirmation email.
WHEN DO I DO IT?
You have from 00:00 on Sunday 29th November until midnight on 31st December 2020 to complete your distance, in one go. You will need submit your proof by 5th January 2021.
CAN I RUN IN MORE THAN 1 ENTRY OPTION?
You are more than welcome to enter more than 1 entry option i.e. the 10K and the 5K. You must register for each entry option you plan to run/jog/walk. The medal will be the same medal for all entry options.
WHEN DO I GET MY MEDAL?
These will be posted out within one week of you sending your times/evidence to us by using the "upload my times" button in your confirmation email. There will also be an option to collect from us at our Wilmslow store if you prefer.
The medal is the same medal for the 10K, 5K or Junior 2K option.
CAN I STILL RUN IN THE ACTUAL RACE? (for anyone that was booked into the November 2020 cancelled event)
If you take the option to transfer into the virtual race, you will NOT have an entry to run the 2021 Wilmslow Festive 10K.
RESULTS
There will be a leader board to view your results and compare against other runners participating in the virtual race. CLICK HERE TO VIEW!
H&S/COVID
Ensure that you are following the UK Government and local restriction when completing your virtual run. Consider the time of day you are running, how populated your route will be and social distancing.
Ensure you run safely, notify someone of your whereabouts and carry in case of emergency details. Plan your route in advance and where you can seek help should you require any medical assistance. It is wise to carry a mobile phone in the event of an emergency.
Plan your route, ensure you wear the correct footwear for your terrain and anything under foot i.e. kerbs, cats eyes, bollards, pot holes, boggy sections etc. Be aware of your surroundings and anything you could have a collision with, cars, passing traffic, pedestrians, animals. Pay attention to the weather forecast, avoid running in extreme heat/cold, ensure you have enough hydration or layers for the weather.
Participants of the junior 2K should be accompanied by an adult for safety.
WHEN DO ENTRIES TO THE VIRTUAL RACE CLOSE?
As soon as our limit is reached, this is based on the number of medals available. Be aware the race could be closed with no notice. If you are thinking of taking part virtually, enter now to avoid disappointment.
ENTRY FEE
10K (15yrs+): £11 including a bespoke medal
5K (11yrs+): £11 including a bespoke medal
Junior 2K (4-14yrs: £7 including a bespoke medal
RACE LICENCE: 2020-41284
Refunds are not possible for the virtual event
