10K
Sun 30 Jun 2024 Wigton, Cumbria, UK

Kirkbride 10K

One of the flattest 10Ks in the country. A flat, fast, officially measured, PB course on quiet country roads through pretty local villages.

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  • Sun 30 Jun 2024
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

10K

10:00

£19.47-£21.58

Age 15 & over

  • 10 km road running

Overview

Looking for a new PB? You're in the right place.

The looped routes start and finish at The White Heather Hotel and are on flat, quiet, country roads. The 5-mile course takes you through Kirkbride, Newton Arlosh and back past the start where family and friends can cheer you on and give encouragement.

Highlights

  • Officially measured course
  • Flat, fast; great for a new PB
  • Solway Coast AONB
  • Country roads and villages
  • Chip timed with aid stations
  • Prize presentations

This event is part of Sport in Action Festival of Running.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Timetable

Marathon

  • 07:15-08:40 | Registration
  • 08:45 | Race briefing
  • 09:00 | Race start

Half marathon

  • 08:00-09:10 | Registration
  • 09:15 | Race briefing
  • 09:30 | Race start

10K

  • 08:30-09:40 | Registration
  • 09:45 | Race day briefing
  • 10:00 | Race start

Wheelchairs

The courses are not suitable for wheelchairs.

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Toilets

Event HQ

White Heather Hotel
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 5HW
UK

Parking

Ample parking available at the hotel.

Solway Coast AONB

The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) was designated in December 1964 in recognition of the quality of its landscape and its significant historic and scientific interest. It stretches from Rockcliffe in the North to Maryport in the South, covering about 115 square kilometers of the Solway Plain. The primary purpose of this designation is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area.

Refreshments

Light refreshment such as tea, coffee etc. will also be supplied by the hotel at a small charge. 

  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • Multiple laps
  • No headphones
  • PB
  • Single start
  • Water stations

Route description

The route is basically 1 big loop and 2 small loops. You start on the big loop. After approx. 1.5 mile you will do the 2 small loops before heading back onto the big loop. At approx. 2.5 miles the finish is opposite the main doors of the White Heather Hotel. The route is fairly flat and will give runners an excellent chance of a PB. Athletes are requested to follow the race director’s instructions and be aware of the dangers of cars and cyclists.

Headphones

This is a UKA licenced event; only bone conductor headphones are allowed.

  • Chip timing
  • Medal

Prize presentation

The Prizes for the 1st 2nd and 3rd Male and Female finishers will take place approx. 5 minutes after the 3rd Male/Female crosses the finish line. The remaining age group prizes will be paid via BACS payment within 7 days.

Prizes

1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female. Age groups 20 to 29, 30 to 39 etc. – these prizes will be awarded as follows: Male or Female age groups with less than 17 competitors 1st Place only, Male or Female age groups with 18 or more competitors 1st and 2nd place and Male or Female age groups with 28 or competitors 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded. 

  • Age 15 & over
  • 200 places
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
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Entry fees

Entry fee (Affiliated)

£19.47

Entry fee (Unaffiliated)

£21.58

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Half marathon

09:30

£34.21-£36.32

Age 17 & over

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