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BRAT Summerfield Smash 5k 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

A fast race for those that care about their time (no matter that what time may be). A simple event with minimal fuss. Just run hard, get a PB and go home proud.

COVID-19

As race organisers the health and safety of everyone at the event is our top priority, be that as a participant, offical or spectator.

All restrictions have now been lifted, however, should things change and we will follow any applicable restrictions/guidance issued either by the Goverment or England Athletics in order to deliver a safe event for everyone.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

  • Wednesday 17 August 2022 at 19:30
Registration and Race Venue:
Summerfield Park
West Gate
Birmingham
B16 0ES
Toilet and bag drop facilities available in the park this year (subject to council approval)
Race briefing: 19:25
Race start: 19:30
  • Entries will be online via Entry Central and in advance only.
  • £7 affiliated / £9 unaffiliated + booking fee
  • Entries close on Monday 15 August 2021 or when the entry limit is reached, no entries on the night.
  • Minimum age of 11yrs on race day.
  • No dogs, pushchairs or headphones/earphones permitted.
  • Race registration, toilets and bag drop will all be in the park (subject to council approval). 

Further important information is provided below, please read it carefully to ensure the event runs as smoothly as possible.

ENTRY

Entries will be online via Entry Central and in advance only. £7.00 for UKA affiliated athletes and £9.00 for non-UKA affiliated athletes, plus a booking fee payable to Entry Central.

Affiliation must be up to date and your UKA number provided in your Entry Central profile when purchasing an affiliated entry. These will be checked.

Athletes must be 11 years old or older on the day of the event.

Entries close at midnight on Monday 15 August 2022 or when the entry limit is reached. No entries taken on the night.

Unfortunately this race is not suitable for wheelchair racers owing to the short off-road section; however, the park is accessible for spectators/volunteers in wheelchairs.

COURSE RECORDS

There to be beaten!

Male - 14:57 - Adam Peacock - BRAT/Dundee Hawkhill - 2021

Female - 17:21 - Alice Perkins - Wolves & Bilston AC - 2021

RACE RESTRICTIONS

You are not permitted to run with dogs or any other animals.

Buggies and push chairs are not permitted.

No headphones or earphones are permitted; given the lapped nature of this course it is important that you can hear instructions from the marshals who may warn you of approaching runners or other hazards.

ROUTE DETAILS

The route involves a single small clockwise loop, three big clockwise loops and a finishing straight. The start is just inside the West Gate entrance off Gillott Road.

The course is predominately on tarmac paths with a very short off-road section (~5m) required to avoid barriers (marked with exclamation on map). Please take care when leaving and rejoining the path.

The course has been officially measured and has an accuracy certificate (19/308) this will be available to view at registration.

REGISTRATION & NUMBER COLLECTION

All numbers are to be collected on the night of the event from the registration area in the park situated between the start and finish areas.

Registration will be open from 17:30 for number collection and will be open after the race until 20:30 for bag collection. Please ensure all belongings have been collected by this time otherwise they will be removed by the event team.

Athletes must enter all the required information on the reverse of the number including medical and emergency contact information.

Numbers must be secured to the front of the athlete and clearly visible, ideally with a pin in each corner. Safety pins will be provided.

TRANSPORT & PARKING

Participants are encouraged to travel to the race in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

Summerfield Park is easily accessible using public transport being close to bus stops on City Road and Dudley Road. The park can also be accessed via the Harborne Walkway which is suitable for cycling.

There is plenty of free parking on the roads surrounding the park, please consider car sharing if possible and please park considerately.

GETTING TO THE START

The start is near the West Gate entrance to Summerfield Park.

There is plenty of space in the park to warm up and familiarise yourself with the route.

Registration, toilets, bag drop and refreshments all close to the start/finish area within the park.

RACE BRIEFING & START

There will be short race briefing at 19:25 at the start area and the race will commence promptly at 19:30. Please ensure you are in the park in time for the briefing.

The start area is quite compact. If you are a faster runner then please position yourself towards the front of the start pen with slower runners towards the back. This is a small event and we do not anticipate a significant delay between the gun sounding and crossing the start line, even for those lining up towards the back of the field. You (and everyone around you) will have a better race experience if you start in the correct position.

TOILETS

Toilet facilities will be available in (or very close) to the park between 17:30 and 20:30. Please do not use the bushes as this is a residential area.

BAG DROP

There will be a bag drop area at race registration in the park. Where possible please lock valuables securely in vehicles. The race organisers take no responsibility for loss or damage of bags or their contents. Bags must be collected by 20:30.

CHANGING & SHOWERS

Please come ready to race. No changing or shower facilities are available.

REFRESHMENTS

Water will be provided at the finish line.

TIMING & RESULTS

This race is not chip timed and you will be awarded your gun time (we are investigating chip timing, but expect this to be prohibitively expensive).

Provisional results will be available within 48hrs following the race and published on the BRAT website. After a period of review they will be submitted to Power of 10.

FIRST AID

First aiders will be situated close to the start and finish. Contact a marshal should you or another runner require their assistance. Please do not run if you are feeling unwell or are injured.

PRIZES

No prizes as such, but there are awards for 1st male and female finishers.

MEDALS/T-SHIRTS/MEMENTOS/GOODY BAGS

There aren’t any. In order to keep this race as cheap as possible we will not be providing any goodies. Hopefully you’ll take home a sense of pride and a new 5k PB.

RISK ASSESSMENT

A risk assessment has been carried out and is available to review at registration. Please listen carefully to the pre-race briefing before the start which will inform you of any hazards on the course and provide other essential information to increase your safety.

REFUNDS & TRANSFER OF ENTRY

Transfers can be made up to when entries close. It is the responsibility of the parties involved in a transfer to manage any exchange of money; the race organiser takes no responsibility for this.

Refunds will only be given at the race organiser’s discretion or where required by law.

Prices

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15 Aug 2022 23:59£7.00£9.00

*Discounted for members of any of EA WA SA

To sign-up for this event, the Service Fee is 4% (min 50p) for each sign-up

Dates and Status

Date: 17/08/2022

19:30:00 - 20:30:00

Status: Closed

Total Places: 150

Places Available: ??

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Organiser

Robert Dowse

07825832996

   

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