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• Race Date: Sunday 19th April 2020
• Online entry only, No postal entry, No entry on the day
• Closing date for online entries: Midday Sat 4th April 2020
• Double Doggie Challenge
  Finish the 10 km (by 10.45 am) and then do the Half !
• Marathon Start 9:00 am
• 10 km Start 9:30 am
• Fun Run Start 9.45 am
• Half Marathon Start 11:00 am
• 5 km Start 11.30 am
• Prize Presentation 1.00 pm
• Time Allowed 3 hours on Half Marathon, 6 hours on Full Marathon (3 hours cut-off half-way)
• Minimum age on race day:
  11 (5 km), 15 (10 km), 17 (Half Marathon) and 18 (Full Marathon)
• Entry Limit – 5 km 250, 10 km 500, Half Marathon 600, Full Marathon 250
• Double Doggie Challenge £40 UKA affiliated*, £42 non-UKA affiliated
• Full marathon £36 UKA affiliated*, £38 non-UKA affiliated
• Half marathon £28 UKA affiliated*, £30 non-UKA affiliated
• 10 km £15 UKA affiliated*, £17 non-UKA affiliated
• 5 km £10 UKA affiliated*, £12 non-UKA affiliated
• Start and finish at BARC, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2RT
• Sorry Strictly No Dogs at BARC, supporters or runners
  
• Organised parking for competitors and supporters
• Enter online https://www.bungayblackdogrunningclub.co.uk/
• Collect Race Numbers and Timing Chips on the day
• Toilets and changing facilities.Sorry-No showers
• Medical and First Aid Support
• Medal and goody bag for 5 km,10 km, Half and Full Marathon
• Technical t shirt for Double Doggie, Half and Full Marathon
• Refreshments available for runners, friends and family
• Chip Timing, Baggage Facility
• Course
  The 10 km,half and full marathon courses use a bike/footpath for 1.7 miles.
  It is a firm gritty surface suitable for normal road shoes/trainers.
  Between 11.3 and 13 miles (Half and Full Marathon)
  Between 22.6 and 26 miles (Full Marathon)
  Between 7.1 and 9.6 km (10 km course)
  The finish is on a grass sports field (last 200 metres)
• 5 km course is on road except for the final 200 metres on a grass sports field
• Please make correct selection on entry (online) if you are a wheelchair entrant
• *UKA Affiliated entries must quote UKA URN on entry

Prizes
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall, first in each category below
Club teams (UKA Affiliated) male and female.
Jim Jervis prize for under 22 male and female (not on 6 km or 10 km).

Only one prize per runner will be awarded (except u22)

Double Doggie 1st male and 1st female only, no category prizes

*not on 5 km or 10 km

Race Rules
Race numbers are issued to the individual athlete completing the application form and are non-transferable

Parent or Guardian to give permission if runner is under 18 years old.

All dogs and wheeled carriages other than wheelchairs are banned from the race.
Athletes must not be accompanied or paced by others on cycles.

The Flying of Drones at this event is prohibited.

The wearing of Earphones including bone conducting headphones is banned and will lead to disqualification by the race referee.  You will be running on the left hand side of the public highway during most of the race and as such we want you to be alert and aware of everything that is going on around you.

Do not park in Broome or Ditchingham, only use official car parks.

The future of this event relies on the continued co-operation and support of the local community. We provide official car parking in Bungay. We provide a shuttle bus service to convey runners and their supporters from the car parks to and from the race venue. Please do not park in either Broome or Ditchingham villages.

Race Numbers
a) Race numbers as issued by the event will be worn by all competitors on the front of their vest.
b) Race numbers must not be folded, cut or mutilated.
c) Race numbers must be worn by the person who entered the event.
d) A Medical Information Template on the reverse of the race number must be completed (emergency contact details, medication and/or any medical conditions). If you have a medical condition we should be aware of please mark the front of your bib with a RED X.

Facilities
There will be changing areas for both sexes. There will be a sports masseur available pre- and post-race for those weary limbs. There will be a manned baggage storage facility but please remember you must present your race number to reclaim your baggage. No race number, no return. Please be aware that your baggage is stored by us at your own risk.

Personal Drinks
For Marathon Runners Name/Race Number and Feed Station Number (see course map) on container – these will be taken out to the course at 08.15.

The Course
This is a one-lap course (5 km,10 km and half marathon) or two lap (marathon). It will be clearly marked at every km/mile. There are two water stations on the 10 km, six water stations on the half marathon, thirteen on the marathon. You must run on the left on road sections and obey instructions and directions of the police and race marshals. The course will remain signed after the cut-off time; marshals will stand down.

The Finish
You will be given your medal and goody bag. Water will be available. Timing chips are on the reverse of your number this year so do not need to be removed.

Results
These will be posted as soon as possible on the race website.

Refreshments
A wide range will be available.

First Aid
Medical personnel will be present at the start/finish and along the course supported by the race doctor. If you develop medical problems please alert the nearest marshal and prompt assistance will be provided.

Your Wellbeing
Remember do not run if you are feeling unwell, have been ill or have an injury. Keep well hydrated before, during and after the race.  See Medical Advice section below.

If anyone would like to help or would like more information please email BFoR@bungayblackdogrunningclub.co.uk