Burnham Half Marathon

Burnham Half Marathon Race Programme

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Sunday 19th August 2007 at 10.00am
Caldicott School, Crown Lane, Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire SL2 3SL

A warm welcome from Burnham Joggers!
We are delighted to welcome you, your family and friends to this our 27th Burnham Beeches Half Marathon.

The course is the same as last year: two laps around Burnham Beeches.

Please note that we have new car parking arrangements in place for this year with the main parking at Farnham Park Playing Fields off the A355. Please allow at least 20 minutes to reach the Race HQ.

We are all looking forward to seeing you at this year’s event, and hope you will achieve your personal goals on the day. We thank you for your support and are always pleased to see familiar faces. On behalf of all the volunteers who make this race possible, Good Luck!

Best wishes John Irwin – Race Director

Burnham Joggers wish to acknowledge with thanks the Sponsorship of Apex Sports, Farnham Common

Local Information
Burnham Beeches is an ancient woodland which has been owned, maintained and funded by the Corporation of London since 1880. The whole area is classified as a National Nature Reserve & Special Area of Conservation.

Race Day Timetable

8:00am Farnham Park Car Park & Caldicott School open

8.10am Late Entry (subject to race limit) and Fun Run Desk open
9.00am Refreshments available

9.45am Roads closed

9.50am Secure baggage closed. Line up for the start

10:00am Half Marathon Start

10.15am Fun Run Start

11.00am Swimming Pool open

11.10am First runner in Half Marathon expected

12.30pm Presentation of Half Marathon Awards (in the gym if wet)

12:45pm All roads open

2.30pm Swimming pool closed

3.00pm Car Park closed
Note: You are very welcome to stay in the school grounds after the race for a picnic. Please remove all litter when you leave

Individual Prizes
Only one individual prize may be presented to any one runner.

Gender Age Category
(years) Placed Prize (Ł)

Male 17-39 1st, 2nd, 3rd 75, 50, 30

40-49 1st, 2nd, 3rd 40, 30, 20

50-59 1st, 2nd 30, 20

60-69* 1st 30

70 and over* 1st 30

Female 17-39 1st, 2nd, 3rd 75, 50, 30

40-49 1st, 2nd, 3rd 40, 30, 20

50-59 1st, 2nd 30, 20

60-69* 1st 30

70 and over* 1st

*prizes for these age categories may not be presented on the day

Athletic Club Team Prizes
Club team prizes will be awarded to the 1^st male team (four to score) and the 1^st female team (three to score).
There is no limit on the size of a team.

Course Map
Click here for further details.

Results
Results will be available here as soon as they become available.

Information for Runners
For your health and safety both during and after the race, please read and act upon the following notes.

Travel Directions by road to Farnham Park are shown (click here to see). Alternatively you can travel by rail to Slough or Burnham stations, each about 3 miles from Caldicott School. There are taxi services from both stations. Please note taxis will have to be called after the race (Taxis for contact numbers)

Parking Please arrive in good time and follow the directions given by the marshals.
You will be parking half a mile from the start, make sure that you take all of your kit and number with you to Farnham Park and allow 20 minutes for the walk.

For directions from the car park to race HQ, click here.

Parking is at your own risk, please DO NOT leave valuables in your car. Please DO NOT park on the roads near the School or around the Beeches. Parking is only allowed as directed by marshals.

Eligibility Runners must not be less than 17 years old on the day of the race.
The race is not suitable for wheelchairs.
No runners may be accompanied by a cyclist or a dog.

Fitness If you do not feel well before the race DO NOT RUN. You will not do yourself justice and you will be at risk of serious illness. Remember there are plenty of races to come!

Numbers Your race number is to be worn on the FRONT of your running top so that it is visible at all times during the race. It should be secured with safety pins at each corner. DO NOT fold or mutilate the number in any way as this could lead to disqualification. Take care not to lose the attached tag – this is used to record your finishing position. DO NOT use someone else’s number – this is a serious contravention of the rules of UK Athletics and also causes delays in providing the results.

Drinks Make sure you have drunk sufficient water before going to the Start. A drink station is adjacent to the Finish, not far from the Start. Further drink stations are provided around the course, see map.

Toilets There are ample toilets provided in the school and adjacent to the start. Please do not leave it until the last minute. We must ask you not to use the Beeches as a toilet as the Corporation of London have strict rules against this and have threatened to prosecute anyone contravening this rule.

Baggage Hand in your bag in good time. Baggage storage is available at your own risk. Bags will only be returned on provision of your race number.

The Start The race will start at 10.00am. Assemble by 9.50am, lining up in accordance with your expected finishing time. If you are too far forward you run the risk of being tripped or jostled by faster runners.

Medication If you are taking any medication, please write the details on the back of your running number, together with your doctor’s name and telephone number.

Medical A doctor will be on duty and an ambulance will be stationed at Caldicott School.

Race Safety Keep to the left at all times unless otherwise directed by a course marshal. Roads will be closed except for local access. Be aware of traffic, particularly at the corner of Boveney Wood Lane and Dropmore Road where cars tend to travel fast. Please help us to comply with the requirements of the police by obeying instructions of the course marshals and the police.

Respect Please respect local traffic and pedestrians, whatever the provocation. Course marshals will report any runner who is abusive and this may result in disqualification.

Markers Mile markers are provided at each mile.

Fun Run There will be a fun run of about 2 kilometres within the School grounds, whilst the Half Marathon is taking place. The results and certificates will be made available as soon as possible.

Results
Results will be posted on our website as soon as possible after the race. Click here to see the results (when available). A copy can be mailed to you for a fee of Ł1 paid at the Information Desk.

Swimming Runners and their families may take advantage of the swimming pool at the School. A qualified lifeguard will be on duty.

Dogs Dogs are not allowed in the grounds of Caldicott School; they are welcome in Burnham Beeches.

Liability
Burnham Joggers cannot accept any responsibility for personal loss, damage or injury to runners or spectators however caused.

Please remember not to leave any valuable articles in your car or the changing rooms. All baggage storage is at the owner’s own risk.

Taxis Lent Rise Cars 01628 665522
Slough Radio Cars 01753 551000
Burnham Radio Cars 01628 665111

Race Regulations
The Half Marathon will be subject to the rules of the UK Athletics and the British Association of Road Races (BARR). BARR has classed the event overall as Gold Grade.
The race has been granted Road Race Permit No.7357 by the South of England Athletic Association (SEAA) to certify that the race will be held under the current Laws and Rules of Competition of the Sport and in accordance with the byelaws of the South of England Athletic Association. The course has been measured by an approved method and has a Certificate of Accuracy renewed by the SEAA. 06/112

Race Officials
Race Director John Irwin
Assistant Race Director Keith Scudamore
Entries Secretary Alison Allen
Results Andy Brown
Chief Marshals Ken McCord/Tim Smallwood/Colin Bennett
Start & Finish Director Liz Annetts
Fun Run Linda Hughes / Mike Thick
Senior Medical Officer Dr John East
Public address & commentary Dick Hughes – Running Imp

Acknowledgements
Burnham Joggers wish to express their thanks to the persons and organisations listed below. It is their support year after year that ensures the Burnham Beeches Half Marathon continues as one of our racing calendar’s premier events.

Mr Simon Doggart, Headmaster and Mr Adrian Hollier, Bursar of Caldicott School

The Corporation of the City of London and Superintendent of Burnham Beeches

South Bucks District Council

Thames Valley Police

Bob Engel Roofing (start and finish scaffold)

KRMBS and Slipstreamers (first aiders)

Burnham and Hitcham Scouts (water station)

Farnham Joggers and Wheelers Sports Club (water station)

Masterfoods, Slough

8:00am	Farnham Park Car Park & Caldicott School open
8.10am	Late Entry (subject to race limit) and Fun Run Desk open
9.00am	Refreshments available
9.45am	Roads closed
9.50am	Secure baggage closed. Line up for the start
10:00am	Half Marathon Start
10.15am	Fun Run Start
11.00am	Swimming Pool open
11.10am	First runner in Half Marathon expected
12.30pm	Presentation of Half Marathon Awards (in the gym if wet)
12:45pm	All roads open
2.30pm	Swimming pool closed
3.00pm	Car Park closed Note: You are very welcome to stay in the school grounds after the race for a picnic. Please remove all litter when you leave

Gender	Age Category (years)	Placed	Prize (Ł)
Male	17-39	1st, 2nd, 3rd	75, 50, 30
	40-49	1st, 2nd, 3rd	40, 30, 20
	50-59	1st, 2nd	30, 20
	60-69*	1st	30
	70 and over*	1st	30
Female	17-39	1st, 2nd, 3rd	75, 50, 30
	40-49	1st, 2nd, 3rd	40, 30, 20
	50-59	1st, 2nd	30, 20
	60-69*	1st	30
	70 and over*	1st

Travel	Directions by road to Farnham Park are shown (click here to see). Alternatively you can travel by rail to Slough or Burnham stations, each about 3 miles from Caldicott School. There are taxi services from both stations. Please note taxis will have to be called after the race (Taxis for contact numbers)
Parking	Please arrive in good time and follow the directions given by the marshals. You will be parking half a mile from the start, make sure that you take all of your kit and number with you to Farnham Park and allow 20 minutes for the walk. For directions from the car park to race HQ, click here. Parking is at your own risk, please DO NOT leave valuables in your car. Please DO NOT park on the roads near the School or around the Beeches. Parking is only allowed as directed by marshals.
Eligibility	Runners must not be less than 17 years old on the day of the race. The race is not suitable for wheelchairs. No runners may be accompanied by a cyclist or a dog.
Fitness	If you do not feel well before the race DO NOT RUN. You will not do yourself justice and you will be at risk of serious illness. Remember there are plenty of races to come!
Numbers	Your race number is to be worn on the FRONT of your running top so that it is visible at all times during the race. It should be secured with safety pins at each corner. DO NOT fold or mutilate the number in any way as this could lead to disqualification. Take care not to lose the attached tag – this is used to record your finishing position. DO NOT use someone else’s number – this is a serious contravention of the rules of UK Athletics and also causes delays in providing the results.
Drinks	Make sure you have drunk sufficient water before going to the Start. A drink station is adjacent to the Finish, not far from the Start. Further drink stations are provided around the course, see map.
Toilets	There are ample toilets provided in the school and adjacent to the start. Please do not leave it until the last minute. We must ask you not to use the Beeches as a toilet as the Corporation of London have strict rules against this and have threatened to prosecute anyone contravening this rule.
Baggage	Hand in your bag in good time. Baggage storage is available at your own risk. Bags will only be returned on provision of your race number.
The Start	The race will start at 10.00am. Assemble by 9.50am, lining up in accordance with your expected finishing time. If you are too far forward you run the risk of being tripped or jostled by faster runners.
Medication	If you are taking any medication, please write the details on the back of your running number, together with your doctor’s name and telephone number.
Medical	A doctor will be on duty and an ambulance will be stationed at Caldicott School.
Race Safety	Keep to the left at all times unless otherwise directed by a course marshal. Roads will be closed except for local access. Be aware of traffic, particularly at the corner of Boveney Wood Lane and Dropmore Road where cars tend to travel fast. Please help us to comply with the requirements of the police by obeying instructions of the course marshals and the police.
Respect	Please respect local traffic and pedestrians, whatever the provocation. Course marshals will report any runner who is abusive and this may result in disqualification.
Markers	Mile markers are provided at each mile.
Fun Run	There will be a fun run of about 2 kilometres within the School grounds, whilst the Half Marathon is taking place. The results and certificates will be made available as soon as possible.
Results	Results will be posted on our website as soon as possible after the race. Click here to see the results (when available). A copy can be mailed to you for a fee of Ł1 paid at the Information Desk.
Swimming	Runners and their families may take advantage of the swimming pool at the School. A qualified lifeguard will be on duty.
Dogs	Dogs are not allowed in the grounds of Caldicott School; they are welcome in Burnham Beeches.
Liability	Burnham Joggers cannot accept any responsibility for personal loss, damage or injury to runners or spectators however caused. Please remember not to leave any valuable articles in your car or the changing rooms. All baggage storage is at the owner’s own risk.
Taxis	Lent Rise Cars 01628 665522 Slough Radio Cars 01753 551000 Burnham Radio Cars 01628 665111