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2 event timetable SATURDAY 16TH JULY Race registration is at Queen s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Rugby (Post Code CV22 5LJ). You will need to attend registration to collect your race number, timing chip and t-shirt. We would kindly ask that as many runners as possible register on Saturday in order to avoid a rush on Sunday morning. SUNDAY 17TH JULY Race registration open at Rugby Leisure Centre (CV22 5LJ) Half Marathon start in Caldicott Park. Please note that the race start is a 10-minute jog from the registration km Fun Run start. 11:30 (approx.) Award ceremony at the Whitehall Rec finish area. 12:00 Kid s Race registration in event village. 3.00pp WELCOME to the 2016 Rugby Half Marathon. All competitors must read the following race and safety information. We hope that you have a great day Junior race Car Parking Car parking will be available at the John Barford Car Park (CV21 2SL). To avoid disruption please aim to car share, arrive early and park sensibly within the car park. FINAL INSTRUCTIONS 2016

3 GENERAL INFORMATION BAG DROP A bag drop area will be available at a marquee at the start line. You must have a Bag Drop Tag to do this, these are available at registration. route maps HALF MARATHON RACE TIMING The race will be timed using TDL Event services electronic timing systems. It is compulsory for all runners to wear their timing chip; failure to do so will result in you not being classified in the race results. DRINK STATIONS Water stations will be available at 3, 6 and 9 miles (approx.). TOILETS There will be a number of toilets (portaloos) at the race start and finish. EVENT VILLAGE Will be located at the finish area on race day. We will have live race commentary plus other activities to keep you entertained. FOOD AND DRINK There will be hot and cold food and drink on offer in the event village EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY Photos will be available post race on our Facebook page and the event website. Photos are provided by Dan Wyre Photography ( and Brian Dainty Photography ( ALWAYS AIM HIGH STORE Over the race weekend, at both registration and the Athletes Village (finish area) we will be selling a number of products at discounted prices. These will include High Five nutritional products and bespoke Always Aim High branded goodies. FINAL INSTRUCTIONS 2016 FINAL INSTRUCTIONS 2016

4 6K FUN RUN important safety information Please run on the left hand side of the road at all times unless instructed otherwise by a marshal and be aware that all roads are open to emergency service vehicles. Important road closure Information. 90% of the run is held on open roads. Please be aware of traffic, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users on the route. At 0.79 miles you will turn right onto Barby Road. Exercise caution and give way to traffic. At 2.03 miles. Half Marathon runners will continue straight, but Fun Runners will turn left onto Ashlawn Road. Please be aware of traffic, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users on the route. At 4.47 miles you will turn right on to Rugby Road. There is a bend to the right. Exercise caution and give way to traffic. At 5.3 miles you will turn left on to The Ridgeway. Please be aware of fast moving traffic and also pedestrians. At 6.7 miles you will turn left onto Daventry Road A361. Please stick to the pavements and be aware of fast moving traffic and also pedestrians. At 7 miles you will turn left onto Chapel Street. Please stick to the pavements and be aware of fast moving traffic and also pedestrians. At 8 miles you will turn right onto Kilsby Road. Exercise caution and give way to traffic. At 8.85 Miles you will turn left onto Rugby Road. Please be aware of fast moving traffic and also pedestrians. At 9.9 miles you will turn left on to Crick Road (A428). Please keep left and stick to the pavement. FINAL INSTRUCTIONS 2016 FINAL INSTRUCTIONS 2016

5 important safety information At 10.9 miles on Ashlawn Road stick to the left hand side and keep to the pavement. Exercise Caution. At 11.5 miles you will cross right on to Percival Road. Please exercise caution, listen to instructions from marshals and give way to traffic. This is where the Fun Runners will join the route of the Half Marathon Runners. There will be Traffic Management operatives providing a stop/go system, but please exercise caution as they cannot guarantee to let every runner though in time. RACE SIGNAGE Please pay attention to the following signs, which will dictate the course. There will be first aid stations at the race village and roving first aiders. Finally, we would like to wish you good luck and hope that you achieve your goal at the 2016 Rugby Half Marathon. FINAL INSTRUCTIONS 2016