CLANDON PARK RUN 21 Apr 12
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Back for the 6th year on Saturday 21st April 2012
ENTRIES NOW OPEN.
New this year: Option to buy a technical race T-shirt in mens or ladies fit, £7.
What:
The Clandon Park Run is renowned for its friendly races with something for everyone in the family. Whether you are a serious runner or this is your first time - come and experience the fantastic atmosphere.
10k cross-country run: The event starts at 11:00 with a 2km dash
across Merrow Park and Merrow Common before you reach the 6km loop around Clandon
Park. Run across fields, hurtle down single-tracks and around lakes, leap over bridges and
stiles and see parts of the estate not open to the public. This event is recommended for those over the age of 16. Early entry £14 until 30/3/2012 (then £16). 10k Sponsorship form
4k cross-country run: This course consists mostly of off-road grass and woodland tracks across Merrow Park and around Merrow Common.
It is suitable for adults and pupils Year 6 and above and starts at 11:07. Early entry £6.50 until 30/3/2012 (then £8). 4k Sponsorship form
Junior Run4Fun: Medal running races for all ages on the school field track; distances range from 80m to 1200m. Scootathon back by popular demand for Infants (Reception to Year 2) plus obstacle races and balance and throwing
challenges. Juniors (Years 3-6) have the option to try out a new sport (details later) or spectate as family and friends finish the 4k and 10k races. First events kick off at 10:40. Early entry £4 until 30/3/2012 (then £6). Infant Scoot Sponsorship form and Junior Fun Run Sponsorship form
Run route click here: 
Where:
The start / finish will be at George Abbot School, Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1XX
All Junior Run4Fun activities take place on the school field.
When:
10k 21 April 2012 - 11:00
4k 21 April 2012 - 11:07
Junior Run4Fun morning 21 April 2012 - 10.40
Registration:
Collect your timing chip and race number on the day.
Parking:
There is free parking in the school car park and playgrounds, or on surrounding roads if you're late. Please park considerately.
Travel:
Guildford or London Road railway stations are both within easy reach. Then hop on the bus or take a taxi or
Use car share Click here
Baggage:
We offer a free key and bag drop service.
Course
The longer 10km loop starts and finishes on urban ground but the bulk of the course (between kilometres 2 and 8) is cross-country.
The 4km loop uses much of the same route as the 10km course but only has about 2km of cross-country.
Timing
Chip timing is provided by Emit UK
First Aid
The Red Cross will be standing by on the day itself.
Toilets
There are plenty of loos in the school.
Water
Water stations will be positioned at 1.5km, 5km and at the finish line
Refreshments
PTA provides snacks and hot and cold drinks for spectators and runners.
Don't forget
The Clandon Park Run is organised by George Abbot School PTA in aid of the school (Registered Charity No 1124156) George Abbot Run message line tel 01483 888006.
Money raised by this event will go towards building an astro training pitch for school and community use.
