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The West End 8 has now closed and you will not be able to sign-up for it. Please check the Organiser's Description for any organiser updates.
This event is in a testing state, and is not open for public sign-ups until the organiser has launched it.

Organiser's Description

The West End 8

An officially measured one lap race, part of the LRRL Spring League

Sunday 12th May 2024

All-important race details

Venue: Syston Rugby Club, Barkby Road, Queniborough, Leicestershire LE7 3FE

Start: 10:30am

Distance: 8 miles, marked in miles

Race: Chip timed race open to all runners, minimum age of 16. Limited to 750 runners.

Entry: £12 per club runner (discount applied during the booking process)/£14 unattached. Please note that, for the first week, entries are open to LRRL club runners only. From 1st April 2024, any remaining places will be opened up to non-LRRL club and unattached runners.

Toilets/Changing: Available at the club house, plus additional portaloos

Parking: Final parking deatils will be confirmed closer to the event.

Please do not park on Barkby Road or Queniborough Road/Main Street as this will impede the race route. Temporary no parking restrictions will be in place and will be enforced.

Please note that this year's race will take place almost entirely on closed roads.

Number collection: At the registration desks. Numbers will be arranged by club, or surname if unattached.

Refreshments: The club bar should be open for soft/alcoholic drinks. Teas, coffees and cake stall will be on sale by West End Runners.

Safety: It is the responsibility of the runner to assess his/her own fitness to run. Also to ensure suitable clothing is worn for the weather conditions. All runners must keep to the left hand side of the road throughout the race unless directed otherwise by marshals.

Drinks stations: Two drink stations will be situated along the route. Water will also be provided at the end of the race for all runners.

Property: All property left unattended in club tents or at the rugby club is at the owner’s risk. Bag storage for unattached runners will be available at the registration desk.

Bad weather: Clubs are encouraged to bring tents as there won't be sufficient shelter for all runners inside the rugby club.

Dogs: Not permitted on the Rugby Club grounds, by order of the owners – please don’t be offended when we ask you to take your dog out of the Rugby Club grounds.

Headphones: These are strictly prohibited and it is a condition of the race entry that they are not used. This includes bone conduction headphones. This is a safety precaution imposed for the sake of all competitors. Please comply with this instruction or risk disqualification. This will be enforced by the race referee.

Name changes: Can only be made through the Entry Central system – details on how to do this will be included in the confirmation email. Pre-race changes can be made up to 9pm on Friday 10th May. After this deadline, any changes will need to be made on the day.

Refunds and deferrals: Not permitted but name changes are allowed.

Race queries: Contact Race organisers by using the email function on this page or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WestEnd8/

Race permit: ARC/24/0403

Prices

The organiser has included pricing details in the Organiser's Description

For each sign-up, the organiser pays the Service Fee of 4% (min 50p). You pay no surcharge

Dates and Status

Date: 12/05/2024

Status: Closed

Total Places: 800

Places Available: ??

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Organiser

Mark Lambell

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Syston Rugby Club, Barkby Road, Queniborough, Leicestershire LE7 3FE