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Boddington 10

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CLC Striders Running Club look forward to welcoming you at the Boddington 10 Mile road race on Sunday 26 January 2025, with a start time of 0900.

This is an exciting road race for Gloucestershire established in 2024. A flat and fast 10-mile race on quiet roads, with ample nearby parking and well organised Race HQ.

As a club, CLC Striders is well used to staging very successful races. We’re sure that the Boddington 10 will be no different, quickly becoming a firm fixture in runners’ calendars.

Race HQ

Race Headquarters is located OUTSIDE The Gloucester Old Spot and the postcode for Race HQ is GL51 9SY.

Members of CLC Striders will be there from 0745 for entrants to collect race numbers.

Quick Reference Guide

Here are the key points (additional details outlined below):

Race number
Race start
Post race

Course Description

The race is a four-lap course. Starting at the top of Boddington Lane, it heads towards Boddington and then does four (4) laps of Boddington/Barrow finishing back on Boddington Lane outside the premises of Robert Hitchings.

Please note: There is a short 200m out- and- back section on the 1st lap only.

The entire route will be clearly signed and marshalled. Please note that road closures have not been applied for, so keep well to the left at all times (unless directed otherwise).

Route Map

You will be able to review the route for the Boddington 10 race on Strava

Route Map: Map

Cut off time

To ensure an enjoyable race experience for all runners and in the interest of local residents on the looped course, we will need to operate a cut off time. Please do not enter the race if you do not think a finish time of 2 hours or below for 10 miles is achievable. A 2 hour finish time would require an average pace of 12 min/mile or 7:27 min/km. Any runners entering the final loop (at 7.4 miles in) not on pace for a 2 hour finish will be asked to withdraw from the race as our marshals will no longer be available out on the course.

Race day information

To help make your race day experience the best it can be, please read the helpful information below.

Car Parking

From 0745, members of CLC Striders will be helping runners find suitable car parking. We will be using the car park at The Gloucester Old Spot and the small industrial estate further along the road as well as Stanboro Lane (50m before The Gloucester Old Spot if travelling from Cheltenham).

The first 50 drivers approaching from Cheltenham will be directed to park in Stanboro Lane. There is a short walk of up to 500m from this parking area – please use the footpath for your own safety.

Please note: The Gloucester Old Spot car park must be vacated by 11.45 to allow their regular customers to park (unless you are planning to book a table at the pub for lunch), so if you are directed to park there, please move your car to the industrial estate car park after the race.

We would suggest that runners allow plenty of time to walk from the car park as some of our car parks are a 10 minute walk from Race HQ. Please do not park anywhere other than guided by the marshals, under no circumstances should participants park on the road.

Car park plan

Race details

At the start

The race briefing will be held at 0850 at the start line on Boddington Lane.

The race will start at 0900 and will be run under UK Athletics rules.

The race itself

The race consists of an out- and- back section with four (4) anti-clockwise laps of roughly two miles each with a short (200m) out- and- back section on the 1st lap only. Runners are strongly advised to run on the left-hand side of the road at all times, apart from two short sections near the start and finish, where you will be directed to run on the right-hand side, and follow the direction of marshals.

There will be a large number of CLC Striders members out marshaling on the course. They will be there to guide you around the course. We have also placed a number of directional arrows and mile markers, too. Please note that marshals are not permitted to direct traffic, as road users have priority.

There will be one water station at Barrow at approximately 2, 4, 6 and 8 miles. We are aiming to make this a low waste event, so please carry your own water bottle if you need it. You will be able to fill your bottle at the water station.

At the Finish

After you cross the finish line, you will notice a group of timekeepers. Please do not distract them, as they need to concentrate and ensure everyone gets their correct result.

If you drop out of the race, please notify one of the officials at the finish line so that we know you haven’t got lost out on the course.

Once you have crossed the finish line, please make sure you return the timing chip. There will be water at the finish and space to get your breath back, but the space will be limited so we kindly ask you vacate the finish area and walk back to Race HQ as soon as you are able.

Results

As long as there is a good signal at Race HQ, live results will be available via Lush timing.

Soon after the race, we will post them on the CLC Striders website.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed men and women and the 1st placed men and women in the following age categories: MV40, MV45, MV50, MV55, MV60, MV65, MV70, MV75, LV35, LV40, LV45, LV50, LV55, LV60, LV65, LV70, LV75.

This year, we will also be offering a team prize. This will be awarded to the best placed UKA affiliated club consisting of 2 men and 2 women.

Prize structure

Up & Running vouchers will be awarded as follows:

After the race

Please join us at the Clavell & Hind Brewery Tap for prize giving at 11.15. All competitors will receive a free drink.

The Gloucester Old Spot and Clavell & Hind Taproom will both be open shortly after the race for refreshments and food. Please do consider supporting these local independent businesses, without whom we would not be able to run the race. Please note that booking is advised if you would like to have lunch at the Gloucester Old Spot.

(Note from the Race Director “I can say from personal experience that the food and drink at both these venues is outstanding!”)

Event Cancellation

If a situation arises - such as poor weather conditions - where we have to make the difficult decision to cancel the race, we will contact all entrants via email and post notices on our Facebook page. Please ensure that you check your emails and follow our social media accounts for any updates.

Official race photos

Dig Deep Race Photography will be taking official race photos during the event. They will be available via their website.

2024 race photos

Course Records

Men’s – Michael Kallenberg, Swansea Harriers (2024) - 51:18

Women’s – Emily Hilliar, Poole AC (2024) - 1:00:45

Previous results

The 2024 Boddington 10 results.

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