On The Day

DIRECTIONS

• Car park at Wytham village OX2 8QN click satnav or what three words

• Driving to Wytham village either via Wolvercote OR left turn off A34 northbound just after Botley

• Follow signs for disabled parking or drop off

• Bicycle parking OX2 8QQ (satnav or  what three words) at race start area.

• Cycle from Swinford, a tough ride over top of Wytham Woods.

IMPORTANT INFO

• The trails are uneven in part and may be wet, wear trail shoes where you have them

• You will be sent your race number and timing chip in advance. If you register in last 2 weeks collect on arrival. If you don’t have a race number, we will assign you a new number to collect on the day.

• No registrations on the day.

• No changes of runner name on the day (changes must be requested in advance by the Thursday before the race)

• Bag drop and toilets at the start (there are no changing facilities)

• Water will be provided at 5.3km, 7.6km, start and finish. Bring your own water if you need it during the race.

• Refreshments, including tea, coffee and homemade cakes.

No “in ear” headphones

Please remember, No “in ear” headphones, we do allow bone conducting headphones as they are “open ear” and allow runners to hear instructions and other runners.

Spectators

We would love for spectators to come watch, have refreshments and explore the woods. To watch the 10K its a 35 minute walk to the 2.7K point, set off at about 9:50am from the start, its a lovely walk over the hill on the paved road, see “purple” path on the map on Races page. You can then walk back seeing your runner at 3 points in the race.

DISABILITY ACCESS

Follow the signs for drop off at the start area and disabled parking. Whether you want to run or spectate, if you have a disability that you want to discuss, please do talk to us - see contact page

DOGS

Unfortunately dogs aren’t permitted due to the scientific research in the woods

HEALTH AND SAFETY

First aid is available and medics will be present during the race. Participants are requested to wear suitable clothing, drink sufficiently especially if it is hot.

PHOTOGRAPHY

If you do not wish your or your children’s images to appear as a significant part of any published photo, put a large thick red cross across your and your child’s race number. Red markers will be provided at info desk.