Course

We may have to make some changes to the course this year, because of road and path works in the park. As usual we will make sure the course is well marshalled so nobody should get lost. The start and finish are adjacent to Hampton Hill Cricket Club. From the start, after approx. 1 km., the race follows a single large loop which avoids any clash with traffic using the car park. There is 150 metres on grass at the start and finish, plus a longer length of approx. 1 km in the middle part of the route on grass and track. Once the loop has been completed the route retraces the initial 1 km. to the finish. Please note that a substantial part of the route is on tarmac roads and paths, so spikes are not suitable.
Although we have avoided the traffic, we cannot guarantee freedom from the deer. They are unlikely to be a problem, but if necessary, give them space.

Course Distance

Race numbers:

We will be using gun chip timing again this year to produce speedy results.

Don't forget to bring your race number with you and to fasten it to the FRONT of your running vest or T-shirt following the instructions printed on the back of the number. Please fill in your emergency contact details on the back of the number with a ball-point pen or waterproof marker. Although we've got chip timing it's still important that your race number should be clearly seen at the finish. Please do not let anyone else run with your number as this could affect the integrity of our results system, and could be a serious problem in the case of accident or illness. If you find you cannot run, someone else can run with your number, but they must register at the late entry desk. There will be a £2 supplementary charge for this.
If you lose your race number a replacement can be issued on the evening. Please come to the help desk.
Apart from this, no entries will be available on the night.

Changing:

There is limited changing at Hampton Hill Cricket Club which is located inside the park, but if you can arrive ready to run this is helpful. Kit bags may be left in the baggage tent - at your own risk.

Toilets:

As well as the limited toilet facilities at the cricket club you can also use the toilets at the United Reformed Church (to be confirmed) just outside main park gates in Hampton Hill. In addition there are toilets in the Rising Sun and The Star pubs close to the park. Ladies - if there is a queue in the cricket club please use these additional facilities.

Questions/Enquiries

An Enquiry Desk will be open at Hampton Hill Cricket Club from 6.30 - 7.15 pm.

By rail : The nearest BR stations are Fulwell (Shepperton line from Waterloo), ¾ mile from the start and Teddington (Shepperton line and Kingston/Richmond loop) 1¾ miles from the start.
Leave Fulwell station by the south side (the side trains from London stop) and turn right onto the footpath. When this meets the main road, turn left and follow this road for 1/2 mile to a petrol station. Immediatley after this, turn left into the park gate.
From Teddington station turn left out of the booking office into Victoria Road. At the end of this road turn right and immediately left into Avenue Gardens which brings you to the main park gate. Go down Chestnut Avenue till you meet a road on the right and follow this to the race start.

By bus: Routes 285, R68 and R70 pass the park gate in Hampton Hill, and the 33, 481 and X26 stop in Teddington Broad Street, which is about a mile from the start.

By road : Head for the A311, which is the High Street, Hampton Hill. Look out for The Rising Sun and The Star pubs; the race starts just inside the park gates opposite the United Reformed Church. Parking is limited to the local streets so please park with respect for the residents.
There is a car park in the park about 3/4 mile from the start, but to reach this you must enter the park either at Teddington or at Hampton Court (there is no vehicle access from Hampton Hill). There is also a car park on the Hampton Court Road, which is about a mile and a half from the start. Note also that the traffic gates to the park are closed at dusk.

There will be an informal children's run of up to 1.5 miles while the main race is taking place. Entry in advance is not required, please listen for announcements on the day. There is no charge for this race.

A results booklet will be available after the race at a cost of £2. Leave your race number at the Enquiry Desk with your money and we will send you the race results soon after the race. We do not require an envelope. Results should also be available via this web site and details will be posted here as soon as possible after the race.

In order to ensure the integrity of the results, Once you have crossed the line, please move away from the finish area. If you later run in with another runner, please drop out well before the finish line. Do not cross the line a second time.

This will be at the Cricket Pavilion soon after the race. As usual you can enjoy a beer, (or some other drink), while you wait for the results. Why not bring a picnic or enjoy the barbecue? Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

* This team prize is for any team - friends, work colleagues, from a pub etc. The only restriction is that only one member of the team may be a member of an affiliated club. If you are entering a team in this category decide on a team name and ensure that all your entrants give the same team name on their entry forms. The first three finishers from your team will score.

In addition to the above, a number of special prizes are also awarded:

• George Cooke Trophy: This will be awarded to the first runner from either Hampton or Teddington. (TW11 or TW12 postcodes)
• Brentford Bearings Shield will be awarded to the first Junior runner.
• The Father Onn Mob Match Plate will be awarded to the club, other than The Stragglers, with the most runners finishing.
• A Welsh Love Spoon will be awarded to the first couple to complete the course. If you qualify for this prize, please send your entry forms together.
• Spot Prizes: Will be given at the end of the finishing tunnel.

The prize list may be extended if more prizes are donated.