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Castle of Mey 10K - 13th May 2012

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Castle of Mey 10K Route

There is a completely new route for this years event which is very scenic and flat. The terrain is road with a short trail section at the start and finish area. The race Starts and Finishes at the Castle of Mey, Mey, Caithness.

Pre Race Information

The following information is provided to assist you prior to and on the day of the race.

Race numbers

A list of all entrants (in alphabetical order by surname) and their race numbers is provided here (click). You should make a note of your number and take it with you on the day to ease congestion at Registration.

Registration

Registration is from 12.00 noon to 1.30pm, at the front of the Castle. Please take a copy of your race number to the Registration desk to collect your race number and timing chip. Registration desks will be set up by number – 0-150, 151-300, 301-450, 451-600.

If you have ordered a race tee-shirt, please collect from the Registration tent prior to the race starts. Order forms will also be available for anyone still wishing to order tee-shirts.

We recommend you leave plenty of time to register.

Race numbers and chip timing

Your number should be secured to the front of your kit using safety pins. It must be worn on the garment that will be visible when you finish the race.

Timing chips must be securely attached to your ankle; no chip no time. You will be reminded of the instructions for attaching your timing chip on the day. Timing chips must be returned after the race and a charge of £5 will be enforced for non-returned chips. Runner’s chip and gun times will be available as soon as you finish the 10K.

Facilities

Toilets and basic changing facilities will be available close to the start / finish area.

Parking

Parking will be available at the Castle of Mey. We strongly encourage you to car share with fellow runners and family and friends due to limited parking space. There will be a £1 parking charge per car. The proceeds will be donated to the Castle of Mey Trust and Thurso Rotary Club. Please note cars will not be permitted to leave the designated car parks during the race, unless there is an emergency.

Start / Finish

The race starts at 2.00pm.

We are using the same start/finish area as last year. This area is open to runners only and race officials who will be recognisable by their yellow event tee-shirts. Non-runners will not be permitted within this area prior to the start of the race.

Prize-Giving

The prize-giving will take place at 3.45pm close to the start / finish area at the front of the Castle. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

  • Male & Female 1st, 2nd & 3rd places
  • Male & Female Masters (over 40 on day of race) 1st, 2nd & 3rd places
  • Male & Female local runner
  • Male & Female kilted runner
  • Male & Female team (4 runners per team affiliated to Scottish Athletics club)

There are also prizes for the first primary boy and girls and secondary boy and girl in the Fun Run.

Instructions from Marshals

Instructions from the race marshals must be adhered to at all times. This includes the advice on the non wearing of earphones in conjunction with ipods, mp3’s etc during the race. This is purely as a safety precaution because you are running on roads which have not been closed to the traffic. Failure to remove earphones could see you withdrawn from the race in compliance with the requirements of our permit from Scottish Athletics.

Withdrawal from Mey 10K

We hope that you do not have to withdraw your entry, however if you are not able to run, then please let us know as soon as possible so as to assist with administration on the day. Please also notify us of any change in your details or circumstances, ie medical conditions. This can be done by e-mail to mey10k@hotmail.co.uk (click).

There will be no swapping of runners places on race day. Late entries can be gained from the Registration tent on a first come first serve basis and anyone wishing to be considered for a late entry must report to Registration by 1.15pm. Entries - £18 for SA registered athletes and £20 for non-SA registered athletes.

Fun Run

A Fun Run (2.7K) will be held at 2.15pm. There will be a cost of £2 to enter, with registration on the day. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. A map of the course with instructions can be viewed here (click).

General Information

Directions to the Castle of Mey

  • The Castle of Mey is located on the north coast of Caithness on the A836.
  • It is about 15 miles east of Thurso and six miles west of John O'Groats.
  • Click here (or image right) to view the route from Inverness to Mey in Google Maps.

Accommodation

If you are looking for accommodation, the following are some of those available locally:-

  • No 4, Princes Street, Thurso B&B located only 13 miles from the Castle of Mey.

Running Equipment

If you are looking for running equipment why not try Run 4 It in Inverness, your nearest specialist running shop who kindly sponsor the event. Here is a message from the Run 4 It Team in Inverness:

'Run 4 It would like to congratulate you on entering this year’s Castle of Mey 10K.   We hope that you are looking forward to the event and that your training is progressing well.

The Team at Run 4 It are proud to once again support this event and more importantly support you, it’s runners, in any which way we can. As a start, we have included a 15% discount voucher (click here) to assist you buying your running shoes and apparel.  You can redeem this in any of our 6 shops, or online at www.run4it.com using the discount code.

Run 4 It in Inverness is your nearest specialist running shop and we would like to invite you to come and visit the Team in store where we can carry out your free gait analysis session.  Alternatively you can call us on (01463) 259849 or email us on Inverness@run4it.com for advice on training, injury prevention, nutrition & hydration advice and sampling, podiatry advice, etc.  The shop is open 7 days a week and we are also happy to offer a next day postage service or collect from store, for any items you require urgently.

We also plan to come to Caithness on Wednesday 4th April (Wick) and Thursday 5th April (Thurso) to carry out individual gait analysis sessions.  These two sessions will be hosted at the local Swimming Pools. They are normally very busy so to avoid disappointment, book your appointment early by telephoning us on (01463) 259849.

During a gait analysis session we will start by asking you a few questions in order to gain a good history of your running – you may be a beginner; perhaps you are returning to running after a break; or you may have many years experience of running.  Gaining this information is vital to the successful outcome of the gait analysis procedure and subsequently fitting you with the correct running shoe.

We will ask some simple questions which include:  How long have you been running?  How far do you go?  How long do you run for?  What terrain do you run on?  We will also ask questions relating to your health & wellbeing which include:  Do you suffer from any aches and pains as you run?  Do you suffer any pain in the knee, hip or lower back?  Do you suffer from blisters and if so, where?

We may also ask questions relating to your existing footwear:  Have you been happy with the shoes you currently train in?  And if not, why not?  Have you noticed any particular wear on the outsole?  We may also ask where you got them from and were you assessed before you were fitted for them.

We will then observe you walking barefoot to gain an understanding of your individual biomechanics and gait cycle.  We will observe the structure of your foot, taking into account the height of the arch and whether there is excessive flattening of the arch of the foot once weight bearing.  We will also observe the alignment of your Achilles tendon and assess the degree of movement at the ankle – sometimes called “medial bulge”.

We will use all the information we have gathered (history & observation) to decide whether you require a:

  • Neutral shoe
  • Mild stability shoe
  • Moderate stability shoe
  • Motion control / high stability shoe

We will then select the appropriate shoes based on the individual shape of your foot and the analysis we have done.  Once we have assisted you to choose the most appropriate shoe, we will then explain to you the technical benefits of that shoe and why it is the most appropriate shoe for your individual requirements.

We wish you every success with your training and we look forward to welcoming you in store, seeing you in Caithness or meeting you on event day!  Good luck!

The Run 4 It Team, 26 Huntly Street, Inverness'

 

2012 Event Sponsors

We gratefully acknowledge the support received from our event sponsors: