Ross on Wye Riverbank Run 10K, 5k & Fun Run. 

Join us on Sunday 3rd September 2023 for the return of the Ross Riverbank Festival of running. Chip timed races on a flat course hugging the banks of the River Wye.

Race HQ is near the start line at the Rowing Club. 

Race Date: Sunday 3rd September 2023. 

Start Times: 

09:30 Fun Run (approx 500m) 

10.00 5k - 10:10 5k Canicross

10.45 10k - 10:55 10k Canicross

Entries: 

Fun Run: Under 11's must be accompanied by an adult. This event will not be chip timed. £3 per person, sign up and cash only payable on the day. 

5k: Race Limit 300. Minimum age 11 on day of event. This event will be chip timed. Entry Fees: £12.00 – Affiliated / £14.00 – Unattached. Sign Ups on line via Entry Central. 

10k: Race Limit 300. Minimum age 15 on day of event. This event will be chip timed. Entry Fees: £17.00 – Affiliated / £19.00 – Unattached. Sign Ups on line via Entry Central. 

Canicross 5k and 10k will start 10 minutes after the start of each event, anyone wishing to participate with their dog MUST make themselves known on bib collection and must run with a canicross harness. Strictly no dogs allowed in the mass starts for both events. 

ALL ENTRANTS MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE, NO ON THE DAY SIGN UPS PERMITTED.

Race HQ: Rowing Club, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7DF 

Parking: There is limited parking available at the Rowing Club, and ample parking around the town, where its a short walk to the start line. 

Facilities: Toilets available on site at the Rowing Club. 

Refreshments: Water will be provided once during both the 5K and 10K races and at the finish. The Rowing Club will also be open for refreshments on the day.

First Aid: Full medical event cover will be in place.

COVID-19: No individual should attend on the day if they feel unwell or show any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 - it is recommended that all entrants, volunteers, and spectators take a lateral flow test prior to attending the event.

Distance/Terrain: All routes are classed as Multi-Terrain, off road, taking in parts of the river path, so expect grass/mud depending on the weather. 

Course Details: Full UK Athletics License - Riverbank 10km Route  and Riverbank 5km Route

Medals: Every finisher will receive a finishers medal.

Prizes: Male and Female Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed and Male and Female Age category prizes in 5-year vet age bands starting from U20's PLUS Male and Female First Team prize (3 to a team). Canicross prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd placed in 5k and 10k. 

Results: Full results will be available post-race at www.readysetgotiming.co.uk

Terms And Conditions

1. By signing up each individual agrees to the following terms and conditions.
2. As an England Athletics affiliated organiser (7693574) this event is to be held under UK Athletics rules with a full race license. The individual agrees to abide by the rules of the event and that the officials' decision is final.
3. The individual confirms that they have no medical disability that would endanger themselves or others by taking part (and will not run if unfit to do so on the day).
4. The individual understands that the organisers will not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, or illness howsoever caused as a result of entering the race.  The individual agrees that during the race they will obey marshals' instructions. No dogs will be allowed on the course.
5. If for any reason beyond the control of the organisers the race must be cancelled on the day (Adverse weather, “Act of god”, Flooding, Accidents, Incidents, COVID-19 restrictions etc) the organisers will do everything possible to reschedule the race.
6. The individual will not attend should they feel unwell or show any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 - it is recommended that all entrants, volunteers, and spectators take a lateral flow test prior to attending the event.
7. Transfers are at the discretion of the organiser.
8. Any post-race queries must be raised directly to info@readysetgotiming.co.uk