Q: How much is the race? A: The cost is £19, affiliated runners get a £2 discount.
Q: Where does the race start from? A: The start and finish line will be near Race HQ at MFN, Shipley Gate, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3JE.
Q: What is the exact course distance? A: This is a 10k trail race.
Q: What is the terrain like & What footwear do I need? A: The conditions underfoot vary from gravel tracks, canal paths and un-kept trails to smooth pavement. Road shoes should be sufficient, however, trail shoes may be advisable if it’s been raining the week before. The section of the route taking you up onto the Bennerley Viaduct will include a series of steep steps.
Q: Is parking available? A: Free parking is available at the Race HQ at MFN (NG16 3JE). Please note - the last access for vehicles to Race HQ will be 30 minutes before the start of the race.
Q: Is there bag storage? A: There will be an area for bags to be left at the Race HQ, however they will be unsupervised so this is at your own risk.
Q: Are there toilets at the venue? A: Yes public toilets will be available at Race HQ.
Q: Are there changing facilities? A: There are no showers or changing rooms.
Q: Is water available on the course? A: There will be a water station on the course and you will also receive a bottle of water at the finish.
Q: Are refreshments available at the race village? A: There will be food & refreshments available to purchase on the day.
Q: Are race numbers sent out in advance? A: Race numbers and timing chips will be sent out to entrants prior to the event date. There will be no race number collection on the day. Please note that it is essential you wear your race chip as instructed. Without a race chip, you will not appear in the results. No chip = No time!
Q: Will there be any Race Photos? A: Yes! A photographer will be on the course taking photos throughout the event. Photos will be uploaded to the Goose Fair Gallop Facebook page shortly after the event for you to use for free.
Q: What do I get for running? A: All finishers receive a technical T-shirt and a Goose Fair Gallop goodie bag, along with plenty of support and applause from the marshals!
Q: What size T-Shirt should I order? A: The below size chart should help you select the right size T-shirt.
Q: Are there prizes for the winners? There will be a prize for the first three Senior Men and Senior Women (18-35) finishers. There will also be prizes awarded to the first finisher in each category FV35, 45, 55 & 65, MV35, 45, 55 & 65.
Q: Do I need to know anything else? A: No headphones please. No Dogs. No Buggies/Pushchairs.
Q: What happens if I book a place but am unable to run? A: Race entries are non-refundable and non-deferrable, however you can transfer your place to another runner using the process outlined in the Terms and Conditions. We have created a post on our Goose Fair Gallop Facebook page for runners to contact each other to arrange the transfer of places. Full Terms &Conditions can be found here
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