JOIN US FOR THE ALTON TEN MILE RACE ON SUNDAY 14TH MAY 2023 - THIS RACE FORMS PART OF THE HAMPSHIRE ROAD RACE LEAGUE 2022/2023 SEASON.

For 2023 part of the course will change including the start which will now be at Holybourne Cricket Club, ten minutes walk from Race HQ at Eggars School.  The race runs through a circuit of undulating countryside and picturesque Hampshire village lanes to finish back at the school as previously. A course map is available by clicking the link above but is subject to slight change after the new course has been offciially meaasured.

Whether you're a regular entrant or this is your first time at this historic event, we look forward to welcoming you in 2023.

• Location: Eggars School, London Road, Alton, GU34 4EQ
• Event Start: 09:30
• Distance: 10 miles
• Time Limit: A cut off time of 135 minutes is deemed reasonable for completion of this race.
• Minimum Age: 17yrs. Age as at 14/05/2023
• Event Cancellation Policy: If the event should need to be cancelled, you will be offered a deferral to the following year’s race. Refunds will not be offered.
• Transfers: If you are unable to take part, transfers are acceptable. If you would like to transfer your place to another person, please complete the Transfer option within your entry details on this entries site. TRANSFER DEADLINE IS 11:55PM ON 9th MAY. Once completed and submitted, this will automatically be sent to the Race Director. You can only transfer an entry once, we will not be able to accommodate multiple transfers.
• Additional Fees: A 6% booking fee will be added at the checkout
• Event Organiser: Alton Runners & Alton Lions Club
• Organiser Email: racedirectoralton10@gmail.com
• Official Event Website: www.altonrunners.co.uk

Registration

Please collect your race pack and number on the day. Nothing will be posted.

Registration open from 08.00am until 09.10am

Course Information

From the new start at Holybourne Cricket club, ten minutes walk from Race HQ at Eggars School, the race then runs through a circuit of undulating countryside and picturesque Hampshire village lanes to finish back at the school.

Please keep to the left side of the road unless otherwise indicated by the marshals and ONLY CROSS THE ROAD WHEN INDICATED.  There will be drink stations at approximately 3 miles, 6 miles and 8 miles. A Lions vehicle will bring up the rear.  If you are injured wait at the roadside.

Prizes

All finishers will receive a medal. Trophies and prizes will be presented to the first three runners in each of the following categories:

Overall 1st. 2nd 3rd Male

Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Female

Then 1st only for the following:

Senior Male, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65, V70, V75

Senior Female, V35, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65, V70

Other Race Information

Health
It is important that you are fit to run and have not experienced any Covid-19 symptoms in the 14 days leading up to the event.

Parking
As you approach the School site you will be directed by Marshals of the Alton Lions Club to a suitable nearby parking area outside the School grounds

Toilets, Changing and Bag Storage
Toilets will be located in the Finnemore Pavilion in Anstey Park – the main car park – with some toilets at the School. There are some changing areas and showers at the School but you would  be best to arrive already changed to run.  Bags may be left in the designated area in the School and will be kept under surveillance. Please mark your bag with your running number.

Dogs allowed?
No.

Wheelchair suitable?
No

Buggies allowed?
No

Water Stations
3 water stations at 3, 5 and 8 miles

Distance Markers
Yes, every mile.

Traffic Free?
No

Headphones
Bone conductorheadphones  only. Entrants wearing In ear headphones will be disqualified

Time limits
A cut off time of 135 minutes is deemed reasonable for completion of this race.

Refunds
No refunds are available however if you know you cannot run and would like to transfer your place to another person, please use the option within your account on the booking site Once completed and submitted, this will automatically be sent to the Race Director. You can only transfer an entry once, we will not be able to accommodate multiple transfers. TRANSFER DEADLINE IS 11:55PM on 9th MAY.

Event Cancellation
If the event should need to be cancelled, you will be offered a deferral to the next event. There will be no refunds.