This has not yet been confirmed for 2012, but most of this information remains much the same each year.  Check with a committee member for up-to-date information.

• Date: Sunday 19-Aug-2012
• 10k start: 10:30am
• Race HQ: Birchwood Shopping Centre, in or near Car Park 4.
• Fun Run: approx 1 mile (2k), starting at 9:45am

Introduction

The Birchwood 10k Road Race is Spectrum Striders Running Club's premier event. Can you please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you can marshal or help in any way?  It takes over 70 people to put on this event, so it does require a big commitment from the Club to ensure it is all done safely and to the quality that we try to deliver.

It would be nice to see some of the newer members of the Club helping out, as so often it is the same faces who are there helping.  Remember that helping at races is what we all put back into the running community & what you can put back into our Club in return for the coaching or companionship you get in your running.

I know it is sometimes hard to plan in advance, but can you confirm if you can help?

Helpers timings

8:00am
About 10 people are needed to set up the course, finish signs and Race HQ.

8:30am
We need an early group of 2 or 3 marshals to manage the car parks.

9:00am to 9:15am
Marshals need to be allocated and get you to your stations for the fun run which starts at 9:45am or for the 10k at 10:30am.  Note: In 2002, a 7 year old runner got lost as we did not get the marshals in position soon enough, so please come early.

The chief marshal for 2010 is Janet Redpath.  Find her in Car park 4 to check in when you arrive (she will be wearing the Chief Marshal's bib!).  Runners will be arriving from 8:30am onwards, so we must be ready.

A Reminder - Striders Don't Run The Race

A reminder to all Spectrum Striders Running Club members, especially new members.  As first claim members of the Club you are not allowed to run the Birchwood 10k.  It takes too many people to organise, especially in the middle of the holiday season.  If you want to run you have to ask permission of the Club Committee and provide strong grounds as to why the committee should make you an exception.

Even if you are allowed to run, we expect you to provide two adult marshals.  For 2nd claim members you can run if you wish, but to be fair to those of us who would love to run but can't we expect you to provide at least one adult marshal.

Perks!

There is a free buffet and food for all the marshals & helpers after the race & prize giving is over (usually about 1pm).