WHAT WHERE WHEN
THE EVENT
10k and Half Marathon at Crymych
EVENT TIME
The Half Marathon will start at 11am.
Registration for the half opens at 10am and closes at 10:45am.
The 10k will start at 12pm.
Registration for the 10k opens at 10am and closes at 11:45am.
EVENT DATE
Sunday 25th of August 2024
EVENT LOCATION
1. PARK
Frenni Transport
There is free parking at Frenni Transport on a nearby industrial estate. There is no parking at registration which is just over half a mile from the parking (see below).
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2. REGISTRATION
Crymych RFC (pitch)
Crymych RFC have let us use their pitch to host a registration area. Tea and coffee and snacks will be available. They also have toilets available. The race also finishes here. Strictly no parking at the rugby club. You can hang out here after registration and we will let you know when it’s time to walk to the start.
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3. RACE START
Crymych Leisure Centre
The race will start with a short road section. To avoid having to run up the high street at the start of the race, we are starting a little further down the road at the leisure centre.
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The reason for moving the event to Crymych is to pay tribute to someone many of you will have known and a very good friend of the Nobblers and a regular NBLR runner, Elfed Marc Beasley (Beaso, UltraBease, The Bease Knees… he had so many names!), who died suddenly in March, aged 37.
Marc’s home was in Crymych and after the race at 2.30pm there will be a memorial match at Crymych RFC for whom Marc was a regular player.
Marc was well known in Pembrokeshire rugby, running, cycling and triathlon circles (as well as a few pubs) and was a force of nature combining incredible grit, power and unbridled enthusiasm for life and everything he did. A great friend to so many people and a loyal and loving family man. Marc is, and always will be, missed by us all.
EVENT REGISTRATION / BRIEFING / START
In order to register you will need to bring a completed disclaimer form. You will not be able to register without this.
You will be asked if you agree to the terms and conditions, you will then be given your race number.
Nothing will be sent in the post to you, all you need will be collected at registration. There are no spaces left in this event, therefore we cannot offer entry on the day.
RACE NUMBERS
Your race bibs will be given to you at registration. Bibs must be worn on the FRONT during the run. They must not be folded and must be pinned in all four corners – please bring your own pins! You need to write your name, any medical condition(s) you may have and an emergency contact number on the back of your race bib. Race belts are allowed provided the number is visible to the front and is not folded.
PARKING
Parking is at Frenni Transport, a short walk from the race start. If possible please travel together to reduce the number of cars in the carpark. Parking is free.
TOILETS
Toilets will be available at the RFC pitch during registration. These are free to use.
There will be water available on the 10k at approximately mile 4.5 of the 10k and mile 6.5 of the half. PLEASE NOTE we do not use disposable cups on route, you will need to have your own bottle/cup etc.
FOOD/DRINK
Tea, coffee and snacks will be available in the registration area.
On route one water stop for 10k, two for half. (no cups)
At finish water will be available and there’s a kiosk at the Rugby Club to buy hot drinks etc.
ON IT
THE ROUTE
A very different Nobbler awaits, sure there will be mud, there will be boggy sections but being at the foot of the Preselis, you didn’t think we would avoid them did you?
There are some tasty climbs and descents with a variety of trails and lanes:
Tarmac: 15%
Easy Trail: 20%
Proper ‘Trails’: 65%
10k elevation: 1050ft
Half elevation: 2500ft
KIT
Please remember to wear appropriate clothing for the given conditions on the day. There are a few short road sections which are open to the public. Please keep on the right during the road sections as there may be cars passing. The rest of the run is on trails and open land with plenty of muddy bits. If you have new trainers that need christening then this will be the day. We advise you to carry your own liquids to stave off the dreaded cramps, it is recommended that you aim for self sufficiency.
You must carry everything you may need for nutrition, such as gels, energy bars or chips. It is your responsibility to be self sufficient throughout the event.
COURSE MARKING
The course is fully marked out with arrows. These will be shown to you at the race briefing.
The course will also have a number of marshals strategically located along the way for your safety .
CUT OFF TIMES
There are no cut-off times in this event so long as you are making good progress along the route.
FIRST AID
Will be available at the finish but will also be mobile. In the case of any accidents on the course phone the number on the back of the race bib and if no signal alert a marshal.
WITHDRAWAL
If you pull out during the event, you must call and let event directors know.
SMALL PRINT
SMALL PRINT RULES, REGULATIONS AND ADVICE
All racers must abide by the countryside code whilst off road and the highway code whilst on the road sections.
All litter must be kept & disposed of once back at the event’s centre. Anyone spotted or caught dropping litter will be immediately disqualified from this event and all future Nobbler events. The countryside is beautiful & we need to keep it that way.
Remember we are sharing footpaths with other countryside users like dog walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers. Please offer common courtesy & do not barge your way past people just to get that extra millisecond in your event result. Behaviour like this could jeopardise future events and will result in disqualification if you are spotted doing so.
On route there are marshals/teams strategically placed for your enjoyment & safety. If you find you are struggling, or know of another competitor who is, please inform the closest marshal so they can communicate this to the Event Director back at HQ.
There are also 1st aid qualified safety officers on the route and an ambulance at the event start/finish. In the event that you have to withdraw from the event after registering for any reason whatsoever, you must inform the event official at the finish line. We have to account for all runners who start the event and therefore if you do not inform us of your withdrawal the emergency services may have to be involved.
On the back of your race number you will need to complete all the details including any medical conditions you suffer from. This is for your protection and your benefit so please complete. We will be inspecting race numbers and those that have not completed the details will not be allowed to start.
Due to the fact that part of the event is on roads open to traffic personal music devices are not acceptable. This is for your’s and other’s safety so anyone found breaching this rule will be disqualified and fed to the wolves.