Race Day Information
Directions & Parking
The race starts and finishes in the village of Aymestrey, 7 miles North of Leominster on the A4110. The race field is across the road from The Riverside Inn (postcode HR6 9ST). The What 3 Words location for the field is: ///alternate.niece.seat
If you’re travelling south from Wigmore the event field is on the left just before The Riverside Inn. If you’re travelling north from Leominster it will be on your right.
There’s plenty of parking close to the race start. Please follow instructions from the parking marshals.
RACE NUMBER PICK UP
Please pick your timing chip and race number up from the registration tent. You can leave bags here if you want – although your car will be close by. Registration opens at 8:30am. The latest time you can pick your number is 9:45am for the 10 Mile Hustle and 10:15am for the Half Hustle.
CHANGING DISTANCE
If you want to change distance you can do this on the day. There’s no charge to change from the 10 mile to the 5 mile distance. If you want to change from the 5 mile Half Hustle race to full 10 mile Hustle the cost is £5. Cash only please. If you are changing distance please do this before 9:30am
ON THE DAY ENTRIES
If we have capacity, we will offer entries on the day. The cost will be £25 for the 10 mile Hustle and £20 for the Half Hustle. Cash only. On the day entries will close at 9:30am
TOILETS
There are toilets at the start/finish but no changing facilities.
RACE ROUTES AND WATER.
Both the 5 and 10 mile Hustle routes are a mix of country lane, tracks and trails. There’s around 1,000 feet of climb on the 5 mile route and 1,800 on the 10 mile course.
Important: The Hillfort Hustle is a cup-free race. On the 5 mile course there is one water station at 2.5 miles where you can fill your cup or bottle. On the 10 mile route there will be a water station at 2.5 and 7.5 miles.
The routes are fully marked and marshalled. There will be tail-runners on both the courses.
JUNIORS’ RACE – Time TBC (around lunchtime)
There will be a race for Juniors (15 years of age or younger). £3 entry on the day (cash only please). The 2km course is fully marked and parents / carers are welcome to run alongside their child. All Juniors should be under the supervision of an adult. There’s a Hillfort Hustle medal for all finishers.
FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
At the finish of your race, reward yourself with a drink from the bar, a BBQ burger or maybe an ice cream. All sales benefit the Aymestrey Village Hall and Church restoration funds.
TIMINGS
8:30am – 9:45am: 10 Mile Race Number Pick-Up:
8:30am - 10:15am: 5 Mile Race Number Pick-Up
8:30am – 9:30am: On the Day entries (if available)
9:45am: ‘Do the Hustle’ Race Warm Up
10am: Race Start – 10 Mile Hillfort Hustle
10:30am: Race Start - 5 Mile Half Hastle
Prize Giving – 5 Mile Half Hustle
Prize Giving: 10 Mile Hillfort Hustle
TBC: Junior’s 2k Race (enter on the day)
Any last moment changes or updates will be posted on the event web site.
Sorry – no transfers or refunds
See you on Sunday July 19th!
Please remember your mug / water bottle!
If you have any questions please Email Huw at: chair@croftambreyrunningclub.co.uk