The Beast 2025: Run 10 in the Fen
On The Day Instructions and Info
PARKING
If you have to drive there is parking on site and at the Primary School nearby, if necessary, but this is limited. If you park on local roads, please park considerately allowing for access to driveways and traffic flow. Do not park on ‘The Brook’ as this is the main through road and part of the run takes place along here also. The race village is on the field behind the British Legion. Postcode CB6 2QQ. If you are local – please walk or cycle up if possible. Disabled parking is available.
REGISTRATION
Opens at 9 am, please pick your race number up from the registration tent. Remember to fill in all the details on the reverse of your number – THIS IS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. Pens and Safety pins will be provided.
CHANGING/TOILETS
Male and female changing rooms and toilets are in the Pavilion and will be clearly marked.
BAG
There will be an area inside clearly signed to drop your bag off although it is still left at your own risk and may not be manned.
ENQUIRIES
Just ask at the registration tent or any of the marshals or volunteers around if you need assistance. They will be happy to help.
WARM UP
The aerobics warm up will start at 10.40AM
START AND EN ROUTE
Please be sensible where you line up, e.g. if your finish time is likely to be over an hour, please line up towards the back to avoid bumping and accidental falls. Also take it steady at the start until the field spreads out.
The 5K runners will start 5 minutes after the 10k runners so please go to the back and wait to be called forward.
Remember that pedestrians using the footpaths have priority so give way to them.
Run on the pavement/path until you are well down into Sutton Gault as the roads will not be closed for this event. BE AWARE OF TRAFFIC. Take all the necessary precautions to protect yourselves from the risk associated with running on the public highway.
Be particularly aware of cars coming out of driveways, and to give way to them. Warn other runners.
Do not to react to any intimidation from road users and to act with courtesy.
Other road and footpath users have right of way, and you must always act sensibly and safely. Yours and fellow runners’ safety is more important than race time!
Follow the Highway code.
Headphones must NOT be worn.
If marshals’ instructions are ignored and safety is put at risk, you will be disqualified as yours and your fellow runners’ and volunteers’ safety is paramount.
How tough this course depends largely on the weather. However, the ground is quite rough along much of the route and is exposed particularly down in Sutton Gault. The route can get extremely muddy/slippy/hot/wet etc so be prepared! If it is a hot day, please take it easy and do not go for record times!
There will be a map at HQ for you to look at in more detail prior to the race but marshals will be on hand for guidance and your safety. Please listen to their instructions.
WATER STATIONS
10k entrants: You will pass a water station twice on route with bottled water. Please make use, particularly if it is a hot day.
5k entrants: There will be water at the beginning and end of your race. Please feel free to take water with you on the race.
MARSHALS AND MEDICAL
The event is fully marshalled and medically covered at the finish and along route.
If lightning is anticipated the organizers reserve the right to delay until the danger passes – thank you for your understanding.
In the event of strong winds organizers reserve the right to adjust the route for everyones safety.
IN EVENT OF LIGHTNING OCCURRING WHILST OUT ON THE COURSE:
FINISH
Once you cross the line, please keep moving along to prevent congestion and to collect your medal. More water will be available as well.
PRIZE CEREMONY
All awards will be based on gun time / first past the post, not chip time. The ceremony will take place at approx. 12pm - 12.15. Please stay and support your fellow athletes even if you have not won a trophy this year.
REFRESHMENTS
The café, ice cream van and Bar-b-q will be available from approx. 9am until around 1.00pm.
RESULTS
We aim to have the results up on the website by the end the day.
FINALLY
We advise you not to compete if you have suffered a fever or sickness in the week before the race. Any doubts please consult your GP.
Run safely, smile, and enjoy the race!