Portland Coastal 10k - 2019
10 February 2019
A 10k run in one of the most stunning of coastal trail locations.
This run is mainly on hard compact ground with an element of mud along the way :)
Brief review of the marathon, the 10k is similar (scored between 1 and 5 with 5 being the most awesome)
Organisation: 5 (lots of marshals, good route marking)
Location:5 (nice race HQ, free parking, showers, awesome views)
Terrain:4 (drop a point because out and back route)
Value for money:5 (early bird)
Bling and stuff:5 (t-shirt, buff-thing, medal, well stocked drinks stations)
Total:24/25
This is a brilliant, well organised event. Fully sign posted and plenty of well stocked aid stations along the route. Lots of friendly marshals including some that are running amongst you in yellow tabards, a very neat touch. A finishers medal, a buff-type thing and a t-shirt make this a great value for money event.
**Word of warning for those who skimp on reading race instructions, this race has a mandatory kit list. Spot checks occur (including checking ALL the top 10 finishers). Skip carrying the kit, DQ is your prize.
MANDATORY KIT - does not apply to the 10k, however it is advisable to dress in the appropriate kit for the conditions.
MANDATORY KIT For the Full & Half Distance
Drink container(s) of 500ml capacity or greater.
Windproof jacket - waterproof is advisable
Emergency nutrition (a gel, energy bar, some sweets, etc.)
Head covering (hat, buff, hood)
Mobile phone, waterproofed in a bag, charged, on, and with volume up
Foil blanket or full-sized bin liner
Whistle
SMALL First aid kit, including tape (micropore, zinc oxide, flexible, or similar) plasters blister plasters small wound dressing (absorbent pad with a gauze bandage)
It sounds like a lot, but it really isn't. We've had many runners able to manage it all in a very tight, light bundle.
MANDATORY KIT - does not apply to the 10k, however it is advisable to dress in the appropriate kit for the conditions.
There is a cut off time of 6 hours for the marathon – starting at 09:00 and finishing at 15:00 – the Half will have a cut off time of 4 hours and the 10k will have a 2hr cut off.
We expect you to be finished within this time scale, if you think you won’t be then please enter something else!
FREE CAR PARK - FULL USE OF FACILITIES - SHOWERS - CAFE - LOCKERS - BAG DROP AREA ALL INCLUDED.
Portland
DT5 1SA
Registration open from: 07:00:00
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