Race Information

Date: 20th April 2008
Venue: Graves Park (Cobnar Road/Warminster Drive entrance)
Times: 2k Family Fun Run 11.00am, 10k Race 12.00pm

Please note there will be no 10k entries accepted on the day

The course will take you through established routes in and around Graves Park

This year we will be using the ChampionChip timing system. This will mean you will get a very accurate reading of your time and there will be no need for funnelling at the end of the race. Please remember to take it off at the end of the race and return to one of the designated points as we will recieve a percentage refund for each one returned.

There will be various catering facilities and entertainment on the day.

There will be 8 Individual Race Categories

Male: Senior, 15-39: 40-49: 50--59: 60+

Female: Senior, 15-34: 35-44: 45-54: 55+

Race entrants will receive:

Race Number (to be posted out in early April)
T-Shirt (on race completion)
Sponsorship and Sweepstake forms (on confirmation of race entry)

Race Rules

1. Competitors must be 15 years or over to compete in this 10k Race. Be of amateur status as defined by B.A.F laws.
2. All participants enter the event entirely at their own risk. Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity shall not be liable for any injury or loss that might occur as a result of participation other than death or personal injury due to negligence.
3. Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in the race should receive medical advice from a general practitioner prior to the event.
4. Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity is unable to accept any entries on the day of the race.
5. Correct contact details for all participants must be provided, in case of an emergency, Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity may use these details to contact your home or office.
6. All participants must write their name and details of any health problems or medication on the reverse of the race number, which must be worn on the front of the participants t-shirt / vest during the race.
7. If the race is full or closed and you have already posted your entry fee, your cheque or credit cards details will be destroyed and you will be notified.
8. By taking part all participants confirm that they are happy for their names and footage or photographs taken during their participation in the race to be used to publicise the event and Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity generally.
9. Any monies raised in connection with Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity and Theo’s 10k Race must be passed to Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity. You have a legal responsibility to ensure that all sponsorship monies/donations received by you for the Theo’s 10k Race are paid to Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.
10. Closing date for entries 18th April 2008 or when race reaches capacity