There are always questions that you might have, the common ones are answered below.
In ear or over ear headphones are not permitted under UKA rules and if a runner is seen wearing this type of head phones they will be disqualified :-( However, headphones that don't block your ears, such as Aftershokz, are permitted
The run will start at 08.30am so please make sure you are ready and on the start line in plenty of time.
When the race first started in 1983 the start time was 2pm. This was the same for our neighbours at Eastleigh 10km. Back then you could hear a pin drop in the High St. Fast forward to 2022 and Sunday is possibly the busiest day of the week in the High St. We are incredibly lucky that Winchester City Council have allowed the event to grow to one of the largest 10km runs in Hampshire. With extra runners comes extra responsibility. Winchester has a rather unique road system which does not work well with road closures. To keep disruption to local residents and business owners to a minimum, an earlier start ensures we keep most people happy. With less traffic on the road at 08:30am it makes it a safer event for all concerned.
Winchester Guildhall, 168 High St, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9BA
Recommended car park is St Peter's, Gordon Road, SO23 7DD which is roughly 800 metres from the start and 800 metres from the finish.
Please check Winchester Council carparking website
If you entered before 21st January you will receive your race pack in the post. If you enter after this date you can collect it Alexandra Sports in Winchester from 18th Feb 2022 or on race morning from North Walls Playing Fields (What3words ///swoop.hobble.overpower).
No, providing you have received your number in the post
Sorry no dogs allowed at this event, the only acceptation is disability dogs (such as guide dogs are permitted)
We are a pro buggy event company however unfortunately we feel Winchester 10km is not suitable for buggies. Although the race is on closed roads, some of these roads have parked cars and the size of the field could mean that a buggy may obstruct another runner causing potential injury to the runner or the little chap that happens to be in the buggy. Our race is covered by UK Athletics. At present the UKA don't have a detailed buggy policy. We do have a buggy friendly event at Thruxton Race Circuit Run.
Yes, the council will open up the public conveniences earlier in the park next to The Broadway and also 100 metres further up the High St opposite Marks and Spencers.
The minimum age is 16 years (age on the day of competition)
Yes there is a bag drop at the start. There is a £2 charge which 100% of the proceeds go to a local charity running the bag drop. Please ensure you have cash ready