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North Dorset Village Marathon 6

th May 2018, start at 8:30AM prompt

Dorset County Championship race for the marathon.

Race number 5 in the Dorset Road Race League 2018.

Race held under UKA Rules.

Race Headquarters

Sturminster Newton High School,

Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT

The school is situated on the northern edge of Sturminster Newton on the B3092. If travelling from

Sturminster Newton town centre follow signs for Leisure Centre.

See attached site plan of school at the end of this document.

Please remember that dogs are not allowed on the school grounds.

Car Parking

There are 4 car parks. The top car park is reserved to the relay runners. The other car parks are detailed

on page 9. Please do not park on the road but use the facilities provided. You can also choose to park in

the public car park at the finish.

Registration

Numbers can be picked up from race headquarters from 7:00 until 8:15 AM on race morning.

Each marathon runner will receive 2 numbers. One should be worn on the front and one on the back.

The front number will also have a detachable strip to be used for your luggage tag. Please remember to

fill in medical information on the reverse side of the number worn on the front.

Competitors are advised that numbers must not be folded, cut or mutilated.

(Please note that relay runners only wear one number on the front)

Permit Number: 2018-29959

Certificate Number: 14/093

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Breakfast

Sturminster Newton High School PTA will be offering tea and coffee and snacks/bacon butties next to

the race HQ.

Toilets

There are toilets available in the school at the start, public toilets at the finish and portable toilets at each

relay changeover point.

Assembly

Pre race briefing will take place in front of headquarters. Please allow a few minutes to walk to the start.

Marshals will move the runners onto the road prior to race start.

Start

The start is on Honeymead Lane (opposite the entrance to Sport Centre). There will be signs/marshals

directing you to the start from registration.

Personal Music Players

The use of personal music players is not permitted. Any infringements to the above will lead to

disqualification.

Water stops

There will be water at the start and finish as well as 9 water stops along the course approximately every

5km (see attached map at the end of document). Water is also available at relay changeovers

(unattended). There are also 2 sponge stations on route.

Two personal drinks stations can be found at 20km and 30km. Runners wishing to use this facility

should place their personal drinks or food (labelled with their race number) in the boxes labelled 20km

or 30km according to their race numbers, at race headquarters.

The race takes place in beautiful country side, please help us keep it that way and do not to drop litter

outside of the water stops/changeover areas. Marshals will be happy to take your used gel wrappers.

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Below is the list of items which can be found at each station: Miles Water

Bottles

Water

Cups

Squash Coke Sweets Raisins Biscuits

Cakes

Melon/

Cherry

tomatoes

Saucisson Mini

Cheddars

Pretzels

Start 0 √

Water 1 3.5 √

Water 2 6.6 √

Change over 1(*)

7.2 √

Water 3 9.5 √

Change over 2(*)

12.4 √

Water 4

Personal

Drinks

12.45 √ √ √ √ √ √

Water 5 15.4 √ √ √ √ √ √

Sponge 1 16

Water 6 17.1 √ √ √ √ √ √

Water 7

Personal

Drinks

19 √ √ √ √ √ √

Change over 3(*)

19.7 √

Sponge

station 2

20

Water 8 22.1 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Water 9 23.9 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Finish 26.5 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

√(*) : unattended

Sweets: Jelly Babies, jelly beans, flying saucers

Race Marshalling

The roads are not closed to traffic; keep to the left hand side of the road unless instructed otherwise by

race marshals. Please follow the marshals’ instructions; they are there to look after your safety. This is

particularly important at the relay changeovers where marathon runners will be instructed to keep to one

side of the road to allow the relay change over to take place safely on the other side of the road.

Marshals are not allowed to stop the traffic; they are only there to help you.

Please be aware that although time keepers will be as helpful as possible, they should not be disturbed

whilst runners are coming in.

All our marshals are now carrying a basic first aid kit (blister pack, Vaseline, plasters etc…) should you

require access to it, please approach any of our marshals.

Distance Markers

There are mile markers along the course as well as signs for 10km, 20km, 30km, and 40km and half

marathon. (Distance markers are also sprayed along the course in yellow line paint).

Off road section

The marathon finish takes place along the old railway trail. The surface is solid compacted gravel. The

off road stretch is 2.6 km long. Please watch out for any badger/rabbit holes.

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Time limit

There is a 6 ½ hours time limit; however runners are more than welcome to finish the race after that

time. Please note that course signs may be removed after that time, so please make use of the direction

arrows that have been sprayed along the course in white line paint.

Retirements or Injury

Should you need to retire, or are injured, please make yourself known to the first available marshal so

that the race director can be informed of your retirement and that you can be taken back to the race

headquarters. Similarly, should you require medical assistance; A2E medical will be on standby at the

start/finish. There will also be first aiders at each relay change over points and a mobile paramedic will

be covering the course. A mobile first aider will also be covering the trailway.

Finish

The race finishes along the old railway trail to the public car park next to the Exchange, approximately

½ mile away from the start. There will be a minibus available to take runners back to the start and race

headquarters, a marked route will also be provided for those wishing to walk back.

Showers and Changing

There are two rooms at the school allocated for male and female changing (next to the baggage store).

The school‘s showers will also be opened to the runners.

Hog Roast and Live Music

The marathon race entry includes a Hog Roast or vegetarian/vegan food option. It will be served at the

school. Please take your number to the food tent to get your hog roast/vegetarian/vegan meal.

Supporters will also be able to purchase food on the day if they wish.

Prize giving

The prize giving ceremony will take place at the race headquarters at approximately 13:00.

Results

The results will be available from Sunday evening on www.ndvm.co.uk and will be emailed to all

participants having provided their email address when registering.

Photos

Charles Whitton Photography will have pictures of the event available on their website

www.charleswhittonphotography.com

Massage

Post race recovery sports massage will be available in the marquee in front of the registration hall after

the race. There will be a charge of £10 for 15mins massage.

The massage team comprises of:

Ian Pollard, Soft Tissue Therapist, Sports & Remedial Massage; LSSM/ISRM.

Mel Mitchell, Sports Massage

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Cycle Hire

OffCamber will be offering cycle hire. This has to be pre-booked.

Cycle Hire per day £30 (24h period ), Helmet Hire £5

Weekend rate £45 (collect Friday PM or Saturday AM)

Return Monday morning, or special return can be arranged for collection after the marathon in

Sturminster.

Contact: Offcamber, 38 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7PR 01258 458677 or 07860

669106 email info@offcamber.co.uk

Camping

The school has kindly agreed for participants to be allowed the use of the school playing fields to camp

the night prior to the race for a donation. This is for one night only and with the expectation that the site

will be treated with respect. Access to the site will be restricted, should you want to camp please contact

Inès Braun on 01935 816396 (secretary@ndvm.co.uk).

Accommodation

Local accommodation information can be found on the race website at

http://www.ndvm.co.uk/accommodation.php.

Where to go for a Meal

We recommend the Plough at Manston, where you will be warmly welcomed by John Frear the

landlord. The pub is situated a few hundred yards from the 17 miles marker and is easily reached from

Sturminster Newton.

The Plough, Shaftesbury Road, Manston, DT10 1HB

01258 472484

You will also be warmly welcomed by Gavin Griggs the landlord at the Ship Inn. The pub also has

accommodation. This pub is situated about 3 miles from the 10 miles marker.

The Ship Inn & Hotel, West Stour, Dorset, SP8 5RP, UK

01747 838640

www.shipinn-dorset.com

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Our Sponsors

Kitchen produce a range of gluten free, vegan &

100% natural muesli and granola in Dorset.

The unique flavours are made with slowly air dried

fresh fruit and veg which make a nutritious and

delicious start to the day.

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Dorset Tea™ - tea that tastes as good as the sunshine makes

you feel.

Like you we love the sunshine and in Dorset we are extra lucky

enjoying 364 more hours throughout the year compared to the

UK average. We think out tea tastes as good as the sunshine

makes you feel so we’ve called it Sunshine Blend; a truly golden

cup of sunshine to be enjoyed all day, every day.

10% discount voucher - code NDVM10

Available to use online at https://www.dorsettea.co.uk/tea-shop/

valid between 14/04/2018 – 07/05/2018

Running Free is the hub of the local running

community in Poole and Poundbury, where you

can come for info, advice, motivation or just to

talk about the sport you love.

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FUEL10K is the protein boosted breakfast sponsor of the North

Dorset Village Marathon.

FUEL10K makes protein boosted breakfasts to get you fuelled up

and ready to go.

We've made it our mission to help you on your journey whatever the

goal may be, and as the protein boosted sponsor for the North Dorset

Village Marathon, we will be providing samples for your goody bag.

Look for us in the breakfast aisle at your local supermarket.

FUEL10K - Breakfast Just Got Better. www.FUEL10K.com

Fresh thinking for your linen services Superior kitchen, hotel and restaurant linen for the ultimate customer experience

Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services started providing laundry and linen hire services to the catering and hotel trade in 1975. We supply and launder a wide range of bed linen, table linen and chefs wear. Our high quality products are accompanied by our no contract policy, flexibility and excellent customer service. For more information on Stalbridge and a no-obligation quotation please come and visit us at www.stalbridge-linen.com or call us free on 0800 093 9933

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Dorset Vehicle Rentals is a family run, independent vehicle Rental

Company — established back in September 1995 by Paul and Claire

Proudley with just six vehicles. Today the fleet stands at just over 900

vehicles, the minibus taking finishers back to the school being one of

them.

We offer a range of services, from short term Daily Rental to Weekly

Hire, Monthly Flexi Rental and longer term Contract Hire. We have the

rental package to suit you.

08000 51 52 53 www.dorsetvehiclerentals.co.uk

A big thank you also to the following companies for their contribution to the prizes and fuel stations:

The Dorset Diary Co.

Dorset Blue Vinny,

Percy’s Bakery,

Donhead Cider,

Langham Vineyards,

Virginia Hayward Ltd.

Have a great race

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