Bourton-on-the-Water Greystones 10k Trail Run 2024

10.30am Sunday 23rd June, Greystones Farm Nature Reserve, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2BA

North Cotswolds Rotary has teamed up with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (GWT) and Brio Retirement Living to organise a 10k run over the lovely Cotswold countryside on 23rd June 2024

The route is a mixture of scenic quiet country roads and is an undulating course, though suitable for beginners to this distance. Distance markers at every km, chip timing and a bespoke medal for every finisher.

Runners must be 16 years of age or over.

Prizes are awarded to:

• Mens & Ladies 1st, 2nd & 3rd,

Refreshments will be available for purchase from the Greystones Farm Cafe

Race Distance 10k

Race Start 10.30am

Race Entry Pre-entries until 21st June unless the race limit is reached beforehand. Early bird discount entry fee of £12 until 30th April 2024. Entry fee from 1st May 2024 of £14 until 21st June. On the day entry fees of £16 will be taken if the race is not full.

Transfers and refunds

In line with most events, refunds will not be available once the entry has been submitted. However, entries may be transferred (the organisers will not be responsible for transfer of race fees) up to the event closing date.  After that date, transfers will be subject to the discretion of the race organisers and email confirmationing received from the Race Administrator. Anyone found to be competing without a valid number / authorisation will be disqualified.

Please note: Once a successful entry has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If this is not received within 24 hours, please double check your Entry Central account and / or payment method, as often we find an entry is 'pending'.  If you believe your entry has been successful but you have not received a confirmation email, please email the Race Administrator via the icon under the Organiser option on the right. 

Race numbers must be collected on the day, no details will be sent by post.  Runners instructions will be emailed shortly after the closing date for entries.

Venue

Greystones Farm Nature Reserve, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2BA

Free car parking is available 300 metres from start line. Directions will be sent in the week before the trail run

Please note, to assist organisers, would runners / spectators use the bins provided for all rubbish.  This helps cut down on the clearing up time after time after the event and helps keep the good relationship with Prescott to be able to stage the event in future years. 

Registration & Briefing Instructions

Registration Time: 8.30am to 10.15am.

Briefing Time: 10.25am

Race numbers should be collected from the registration desk on race day. You do not receive anything by post!

Competitors must attend the race briefing on the day. Information on the course and rules relative to competitor safety will be outlined at the briefing.

Race Information

Please attach your bib number to your front (and the right way up!) while racing so that it can be clearly seen, particularly important as you cross the line to assist in number / timing verification.  The finish line will be videoed to assist in the event any runner / finish time discrepancies. If the weather is unfavourable and jackets are worn, please make sure the number is visible as you cross the line.  Race belts may also be used. Competitors may not race with somebody else’s number. Timing chips will be issued to competitors on race day.

Please Note: ALL listening devices are prohibited in compliance with UK Athletics guidance, except for those using bone-transmitting technology. Runners wearing ANY device will be disqualified!  This is an open road event; runners must be able to hear marshal instructions and road users at all times.  There will be no flexibilty on this rule - if in doubt, leave the headphones out!