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VoAAC Boxing Day Race Course Information & FAQ

Thursday 26th December 2024

 

THE START:

(min. age 12) The 5K will start in the Market Square at 9.45am.
 

THE COURSE:

The 5k race comprises 1 lap of the Market Square followed by 2 laps of Aylesbury Town Centre. The race will finish in the High Street. The route will be clearly marked and marshalled.

SAFETY:

Please note that the race is run on a combination of public roads and footpaths. Runners should take great care if the conditions are either icy or slippery, to run on the pavements, only to cross public roads when it is safe to do so, and heed any instructions given by the Race Referee and/or marshals, especially at road junctions. Wearing of personal listening devices i.e. iPods is strictly prohibited and could lead to disqualification.  Due to the number of sharp turns on the course, dogs are not allowed to accompany runners.

RACE HQ

This year we are using Aylesbury Methodist Church, Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 2NQ. It will be open for registration and Race number collection from 8.15am

BAG STORAGE

Runners can leave bags in a designated area at the Race HQ at Aylesbury Methodist Church. However, this area will not be manned. All items are left entirely at the owners risk and the race organisers accept no responsibility for loss or damage.

TOILET FACILITIES AND REFRESHMENTS

Toilets are available at the Race HQ at Aylesbury Methodist Church. 
It is hoped that Refreshments can be purchased at the Race HQ at Aylesbury Methodist Church. (TBC)

FIRST AID

ALR Training Ltd (ALR Training & Event Medical Services) will be present at the race

CAR PARKING

Ample parking is available in the Exchange Street Car Park, Friars Square Multi Storey and Coopers Yard (in Buckingham Street). Please see the Bucks Council website for further details - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-transport/parking/find-a-council-car-park/

SPECTATORS

All spectators are welcome to view the event. Please ensure that you keep clear of the runners at all times.

BAD WEATHER

Updates will be provided on the club website at www.voaac.org.uk. In the unlikely event that the race needs to be cancelled, entry fees will not be refunded.

PRIZES

All finishers will receive a commemorative medal. Race Prizes will be presented at approximately 11.00am. The following prizes will be awarded:
 

1st Male and Female will each receive a medallion and a £50 voucher for Up & Running (Oxford)

2nd Male and Female will each receive a medallion and a £25 voucher for Up & Running (Oxford)

3rd Male and Female will each receive a medallion and a bottle of wine.
 

The following category winners will each receive a medallion:
 

Male                                      Female

Junior Race Winner      Junior Race Winner

Under 13                             Under 13

Under 15                             Under 15

Under 17                             Under 17

Vet 40                                    Vet 35

Vet 50                                    Vet 45

Vet 60                                    Vet 55


The 1st (First Claim) VOAAC male to finish will be awarded The Kirk Clifford Trophy.

The 1st (First Claim) VOAAC female to finish will be awarded The Ruth Allcock Trophy.

The 1st (First Claim) VOAAC U/20 male to finish will be awarded The Graham Gorman Trophy.

The 1st (First Claim) VOAAC U/20 female to finish will be awarded The Graham Gorman Trophy. 

2024 Licence

Under UK Athletics Rules: UKA Licence 
Certificate of Course Accuracy SEAA 23/319