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.

 

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:-

• Waterside House, 3 Janet Street, Thurso located only 13 miles from the Castle of Mey.
  • E:mail - info@watersidehouse.org
  • Telephone No - 01847 894751
  • Website - watersidehouse.org

• 1 Janet Street, Thurso located only 13 miles from the Castle of Mey.
  • E:mail - enquiries@1janetstreet.co.uk
  • Telephone No - 01847 895906 or 07932 572667
  • Website - www.1janetstreet.co.uk/

• The Hawthorns, Mey located in the village of Mey, a short walk from the Castle of Mey.
  • E:mail - thehawthornsmey@aol.com
  • Telephone No - 01847 851710 or 07934 181697
  • Website - www.thehawthornsmey.co.uk

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.

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 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'

 

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 will be provided one week before the event. You should make a note of your number 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 e-mail, along with your race number from the website, to the Registration desk to collect your race number and timing chip. Registration desks will be set up by race numbers.

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.

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 passes. Non-runners will not be permitted within this area.

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 Veteran 1st, 2nd & 3rd places
• Male & Female local runner
• Male & Female kilted runner
• Male & Female team (4 runners per team affiliated to Scottish Athletics club)

Runners will only be awarded a prize in one category (except for team prizes), which can be selected.

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 purely as a safety precaution as 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 that we can be in control of the number of runners 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).

Fun Run

A Fun Run (approx. 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. There will be prizes awarded to the first primary school age girl and boy, and the first secondary school age boy and girl.