Lee Valley 10K & 3K Charity Fun Run
Sunday 13th July 2008
Helping others through life
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Charities taking part Herts Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Garden House Hospice Gary Johnson, Extream Marathon Runner will now complete the Antarctica Race on behalf of Herts MS Therapy.
To sponsor Gary on this 150 mile race please contact either the Fun Run or Herts MS Therapy
If your charity would like to join us in the Lee Valley Charity Fun Run you will be very welcome. We can also supply you with space for a stand to promote your cause.
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21st Century Internet Ltd
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Contact:- The Fun Run 69 Ampthill Road Shefford Beds SG17 5AZ 07973868364
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The 10km and Fun Run routes are wholly within the River Lee Country Park, meaning that you do not need to run on any public roads. From the start, the routes will follow the park designated pathways along rivers, through woodland and around lakes and will bring you back to your starting position to cross the finishing line.
The routes will be sign posted and marshalled in key points to ensure that you follow the correct pathways and for your safety.
The start and finish area for both runs are located off Highbridge Street at the Showground entrance.
The 10km route follows Horsemill Stream northwards, passing Hooks Marsh Lake and Seventy Acres Lake. At Fishers Green, the route crosses bears west and travels into the Park, crossing the Old River Lea and heading towards Turnford Brook north of Nightingale Wood. Following the pathway south, the route turns to the east between the North Metropolitan Pit and Cheshunt Lake, before turning south along the towpath to Pindar car park. Following the west pathway out of the car park, the route proceeds south alongside Bowyers Water, turning east back into the Showground site.
The Fun Run route (approximately 3km) follows Horsemill Stream northwards, turning west at the bottom of Hooks Marsh Lake towards Friday Lake. The route turns north and over the River Lee Navigation at Waltham Common Lock towards Bowyers Water, turning south alongside the Lake. The route then turns east back into the Showground site.
The fun run route is suitable for pushchairs and buggies.
Event timings
9.00am Event registration
10.00am 10km start
10.45am 3km start
11.30pm Prize giving
12.00noon Route cleared of all participants
2.00pm Event concludes
A warm up with all 10km runners with take place in the starting area at 9.55am.
The warm up for all fun runners will take place in the starting area at 10.40am
Entry and registration
10km
Participants entering individually must be 16 years of age or over on the day of the event.
Entry to the event costs
£10.00 if pre-registered, £15.00 on the day
Fun Run
Participants entering individually must be 11 years of age or over on the day of the event.
All children under this age must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry to the event costs
£5 per entry (under 5 are free of charge).
Entry can be completed online or by completing an application form and sending a cheque payment made payable to The Fun Run, 20 Old Park Lane, Palmers Greem, N13 4RE
Once entered, participants will receive an Event Information Pack, with their runner numbers, event details and fundraising ideas and a sponsorship form.
On the Day Entries
If there are still places available, a limited number will be made available for runner to enter on the day.
Prizes
The following places will be awarded prizes:
10km 1st, 2nd and 3rd place - male and female
All Fun Runners will reveive a medal
All runners / participants will receive a T-shirt and a bottle of water on finishing the Run
Health and safety
For identification, all participants will be sent a runner number, which must be worn during the run. In case of an emergency and for easy reference, participants must write their name and details of any health problems or medication on the reverse of the number.
Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in the event should take medical advice from a general practitioner prior to the event
First Aid will be present at the start / finish site and a mobile first aid unit will be positioned on the course.
Participants in the run will be covered by a Public Liability Insurance policy through the appropriate UKA road race permits
On-site facilities
Car Parking
There is plentiful car parking, free of charge at the venue. This will be clearly signposted as you enter the park from Highbridge Street. (See Getting there)
Toilets
A toilet block is situated on the edge of the venue car park and mobile toilets will be available in the event arena by the start / finish site.
Changing Facilities and Showers
There are no designated changing facilities or showers on site.
Baggage
There will be a quick-drop baggage area at the start/finish site, but please try to bring as little baggage as possible to the event. Please note that the organisers cannot be held responsible for your baggage and we recommend that you do not bring valuables on the day or that you keep valuables on your person.
Catering
Mobile catering units will be available on site for you to purchase a pre-run snack or a well deserved lunch.
More than just a run
Why not bring your friends and family as well.
Apart from supporting you at the start and finish, there are plenty of activities that they can enjoy either whilst you complete your run or together once you have finished.
Further details to follow
River Lee Country Park offers a host of specially selected walks of varying distances including the Grasshopper, Waterlily, Waterbirds, Orchid and Dragonfly walks.
For more information visit River Lee Country Park page on www.leevalleypark.org.uk
Other activities in proximity to the event site include:
Sport, Recreation and Leisure
Lee Valley Park Farms Waltham Abbey
Lee Valley Golf Course Lock Lane - Edmonton
Lee Valley Leisure Pool Broxbourne
Lee Valley Boat Centre - Broxbourne
Odeon Cinema - Pickett Lock Lane Edmonton
The Water Works Nature Reserve and Golf Centre Lea Bridge Road, Leyton
Lee Valley Ice Centre Lea Bridge Road, Leyton
Lee Valley Riding Centre Lea Bridge Road, Leyton
Nature
Dragonfly Sanctuary Waltham Abbey
RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve Rye Meads
The Water Works Nature Reserve and Golf Centre Leyton
For further details, please visit www.leevalleypark.org.uk