22 May 2022

This race is included in the Suffolk County Championships
 

This race is in honour of our much-loved former Chairman, Stephen Williams.
 

Stephen was a huge inspiration for the Pacers and a big supporter of parkrun. For many years Stephen showed incredible courage battling Sarcoma and bowel cancer, at times getting back onto the track only days after an operation.
 

All proceeds after costs of putting on the event will be donated to this year's nominated charity which is Cancer Research UK.
 

IMPORTANT RACE DAY INFORMATION

Could we please remind you that the use of personal audio devices and earphones of any description are not permitted during the race.
 

There will be a cut-off time of two hours from the start of the race. This means there will be no marshals or support vehicles from this point.

Although there will be one water station on the course, we encourage all competitors to carry their own water during the race.
 

If you are testing positive for COVID you should not attend the event
 

Date/Time/Venue

Sunday 22nd May 2022

Race starts: 10.00am

Race HQ: Thurston Rugby Union Football Club, Robinson Field, Ixworth Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds IP31 3QE.

The race will start and finish at Race HQ.  We recommend you arrive at least 45 minutes before the race starts to allow time to collect your race number.
 

Registration (at Race HQ)

The event is chip timed and numbers and chips will be available for collection on Race Day from 8.15am – 9.45am.  Please do remember to complete the medical/emergency details on the reverse of your number.

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO ON THE DAY ENTRIES
 

Facilities

There will be a Help Desk and toilet facilities, including a toilet with wheelchair access.  There will also be refreshments, including a burger van and ice cream van.

No baggage area will be provided as parking is so close to the Start/Finish area.
 

Parking

Car parking is available at Race HQ.
 

Your safety
 

We will provide appropriate medical support should it be required.  In an emergency please go to the nearest marshal. Competitors are strongly advised NOT to run if they feel unwell or feel they are unfit to race.
 

As previously mentioned, please note the use of personal audio devices of any description is not permitted during the race.
 

There will be one water station on the course in addition to water being available at the Finish.
 

A copy of the Risk Assessment is available from the Race Director upon request.
 

Race Day information
 

All participants will be emailed just prior to Race Day with full details.
 

Results

These will be texted to those of you who gave us a mobile number and will be available immediately after the race.

These will also be published on our website as well as on this site.
 

Trophies
 

These will be awarded for the following categories:

First three finishers, Male and Female Open

First Male and Female Junior Under 21 (in both races)

First Male Vet 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70+

First Female Vet 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70+

First Team Male and Female (3 to score)