April Fools Frolic Run
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£28.00 - £35.00
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About
Take part in this April Fools Frolic Run and you might end up tricking yourself into running farther and for longer than you thought. A great event for those wanting to run at their own speed and test their endurance. Best of all, when you have completed your desired number of laps, you return to Race HQ for your all important medal, coffee and cake.
5k , 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more
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Sat, 1 Apr 2023
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Horseheath, United Kingdom
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Elevation
5 to 20m elevation gain per km
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Where and when
Location
Horseheath, Cambridge CB21 4QP, UK
Start times
Sat, 1 Apr 2023
5k :
9:00am | 10k:
9:00am | Half Marathon:
9:00am | Marathon :
9:00am | Ultra:
9:00am Races summary
Here's what races are available for April Fools Frolic Run
5k
360min
£28.00 - £35.00
10k
360min
£28.00 - £35.00
Half Marathon
360min
£28.00 - £35.00
Marathon
360min
£28.00 - £35.00
Route information
Terrain Paths
Route Type Loop
Route Type Loop
In this 6-hour/4-hour event, you will run as much and as far as you want during the time. The easy-to-navigate 5.3k looped route through the grounds means you can focus less on navigation and more on your running.
There are two waves for this event, meaning you have the choice to start at 9 am or 11 am. Wave 1 runners will have a 6-hour time limit and wave 2 runners will have a 4-hour time limit.
What's included
- Medal (Lucky-Dip or Event Medal)
- Coffee and Cake for all finishers
- Event marshals
- Water/aid stations
- Bag drop
- Parking (not paid)
- Chip-timed results
How to get there
Horseheath, Cambridge CB21 4QP, UK
Get full directionsParking
There will be free parking available on site. The parking fee is included in the cost of entry.
By Car
Horseheath Racecourse is on the A1307 between the villages of Linton and Horseheath.
Event day logistics
09:00 April Fools Frolic Run Wave 1 starts
11:00 April Fools Frolic Run Wave 2 starts
15:00 April Fools Frolic Run Challenge cut-off time
Age Requirements
All entrants must be 18 years or older to participate.
Race packs
Participants can pick up their race number from Race HQ/Base Camp at the allocated time told to them upon arrival.
Wave start times
You can choose the wave start time you would like when booking. If you start at 9 am you will have 6 hours. If starting at 11 am you will have 4 hours.
Lucky Dip Medal
There is an Event Medal for everyone taking part, but there is also a Lucky Dip Option when booking, where your medal choice will be a random selection from the amazing Zig Zag Running collection.
Cupless Event
Please note the event has gone cupless, so please bring your own water bottle to the event.
Zig Zag Running
Since 2000, Zoe of Zig Zag Running started running, starting from scratch with the feat of trying to get to complete a 5k, taking the couch to 5k training plan. It just didn't stop there, over the years pushing herself, this self motivation eventually evolved into marathon running. Zoe has completed Marathons, Ultra Marathons, 5 Marathons in 5 Days, 52 marathons in 52 weeks, 10 marathons in 10 days, 100 marathons in 100 weeks, a 50k & a 50 mile Ultra marathon, with her target next of completing a 100 mile race. Stephens background is in Hypnosis, therapy, sports coaching and Entertainment. During this time we have both gained valuable experience in what it takes to organise a good marathon, we have also both met and made friends with some wonderful people who are such fun to be around, with useful advice, assistance and encouragement throughout the country and even in other corners of the world Our mission is to give our runners the best experience and encourage others to achieve their goals and dreams and to also impart the ideals of good sportsmanship, community and health.
FAQs
How does the 6-hour window work for each distance in the April Fools Frolic Run?
Every participant has within the 6-hour window to complete their desired distance. Whether you want to start and finish all in one go, or take rests after each lap, it's up to you. Participants go at their own pace!
Is there a minimum age to compete in the April Fools Frolic Run?
Yes, participants must be 18 and over to participate in the April Fools Frolic Run.
What qualifies me to run as an affiliated candidate for the April Fools Frolic Run?
Participants must be affiliated with a EA/UKA club and have an EA/UKA number to qualify as an affiliated candidate.
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