DRUCK 5k at the University of Bath: Pre-Race Information

DRUCK* 5k Race

Pre-race Information

The event takes place at the University of Bath, in and around the Sports Training Village and its world class Olympic facilities, on Sunday 25th March 2001. The race incorporates the AVON County Championships, and is run under UKA rules (race permit code: AU/01/04).

Information is shown below. To go directly to an area, click on the links below; or scroll through.

Race Entries General Details Registration Important Timings Course Details Conditions and Facilities Sponsors and Charities

Race Entries

Entry forms are available either online or by calling in to the Sports Training Village to collect.

General Details

These can be found below in the race pack. Online information will also be e-mailed to competitors. This consists of course map, timings, and details of how to get to the University; all of which are shown on this page.

Registration

Competitors should arrive in plenty of time to register at the Sports Training Village prior to their race. The location of the race brief at 1030 for all competitors, will be promulgated at registration.

If you would like results to be sent out to you, please deposit a stamped addressed envelope (SAE), minimum size 12"x9" in the box at registration.

Important Timings

Race Brief

A Race Brief will take place at 1030 for all competitors. Location of this will be promulgated at the race venue.

Start Times

These are as follows for the various age groups. Please ensure you are at the start area in plenty of time prior to your race.

Vets	1100
Senior Women	1130
Senior Men	1200

Prizegiving will take place in the Sports Cafe as soon as full results have been compiled upon completion of the final race. Full range of prizes will be awarded to both individuals and teams, to both senior and veteran categories.

Route map of the course, in .pdf format. NB: To view the .pdf file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. To get it free, go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader web site.

Course Details

Course Record: RICHARD NURURKAR, 14:01

The course is widely regarded as one of fastest and best 5k's in the country.

The route starts alongside the indoor tennis courts of the Sports Training Village (STV) at the University of Bath, and completes two laps of the campus, via the following route: Run down Convocation Avenue towards the exit of the University, and opposite the Astro-Turf pitches, turn right alongside car park 'A'. At the end of this road, turn right up towards the University and after passing the Chemistry Building on your left hand side, follow the road to the left. The route then passes underneath the University into the underpass. A 90' right turn takes you against the normal flow of traffic, back towards the STV. However upon exiting the underpass alongside the climbing wall, a left hand 'U' turn takes you back into the underpass. Proceed to the end of the buildings, and take a left turn into Car Park 'H'. A clockwise loop of the outside of the car park brings you out of the second entrance. Turn right, then left up towards the University accomodation. The road turns right, along the front of the 'Westwood' housing, and follow the road to until it again turns 90' right. Straight ahead brings you back to the start of Convocation Avenue, which is joined with a left turn. Follow the road roungs to the right to cross the start line and complete one lap. Repeat...

On the second lap, upon crossing the finish line proceed alongside the Sports Training Village and turn 90' left at the end of the 50m pool. This will take you onto the track, and one lap in the standard anti-clockwise direction completes the distance.

A lead car will be in use throughout the course, displaying timing information and providing a commentary information source.

Conditions and Facilities

The course is all tarmac roads and pan-flat. A couple of tight turns can slow things down slightly, but otherwise the course is very fast.

The Sports Training Village at the University of Bath has all necessary facilties available, with changing, shower, and locker facilties available for use. Registration and prize giving will take place in the Sports Cafe, which will also be serving food and refreshments. Massage may also be available, both pre- and post-race. Look for the signs on the day for confirmation.

Competitors should use car parks 'A','B' and 'E' (opposite the Sports Training Village), for which there will be no charge. If overflow space is required, then Car Park 'F' is also available for use.

If you require any further information about facilties available at the University of Bath, please visit the website.

Queries can be posted through this website or through the details on the queries page.