Cheddar Gorge Road Races
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Enjoy Cheddar Gorge at its finest with this closed road running event. With the 5k and 10k being predominantly downhill, there is serious PB potential, alternatively challenge yourself to the Half Marathon. Whichever you choose you will be rewarded with serious views.
Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
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9:30am Sat 16th Sep 2023 - 10:00am Sat 16th Sep 2023
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Blagdon, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7XR, UK
Start times
10:00am Sat 16th Sep 2023
10k:
10:00am | 5k:
10:00am 9:30am Sat 16th Sep 2023
Half Marathon:
9:30am Event summary
Here are the distances available for Cheddar Gorge Road Races
10k
10km
£30
5k
5km
£25
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£40
Route information
5k & 10k Start Location - Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset, BS40 7XR
Half Marathon Start Location - in Cheddar Gorge itself, about 500m up from the top of town
Finish Location - All races will finish in Cheddar Gorge itself, about 500m from the top of town
The 5k route will be fully downhill, while the 10k will be uphill for the first 2.5km before a 7.5km downhill sprint to the finish. The Half Marathon route will take you to the top of the gorge and back down again, providing some serious challenge but then a lovely quick finish.
The 5k and 10k courses will be 100% on tarmac, while the Half Marathon will have some grassy sections to access the midway drinks station.
This is a fully closed road course through Cheddar Gorge. All routes will give you incredible views of the 450ft high cliffs on roads that are typically filled with cars.
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What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Chip-timed results
- Aid stations
- Prizes for category winners
How to get there
Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7XR, UK
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The 5k and 10k are point to point races with parking available at the start. If you are not being collected by a spectator at the finish line, you will be bussed back to your car after your run.
Parking
There are two parking options for this event. Option 1 is at Warren Farm, which is where the 5k/10k race will start. The walk from the finish back to the start will be around 2 miles, passing through Cheddar village on the way.
Parking for the Half Marathon is at Cliff Street Car Park, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3PS.
Both parking options are free of charge.
Event day logistics
09:30 Half Marathon starts
10:00 5k and 10k start
*All runners will be set off in waves of ~500 runners so everyone has plenty of space to enjoy their run
Age Restrictions
- 5k - Runners must be aged 11+
- 10k - Runners must be aged 15+
- Half Marathon - Runners must be aged 17+
Cut-off Time
There is a 3.5 hour cut-off time for the Half Marathon. There are no cut offs for the other distances, though please note the races are not open to pure walkers. People who will do a mix of run, jog and walk their way around the routes are very welcome, however.
Drinks Stations
There are no drinks station on the 5km. There is 1 feast station on the 10km and 3 feast stations on the Half Marathon, There will be water, electrolyte to drink and a mix of food including GF, DF and vegan snacks around the course and again at the finish.
Facilities
There are on site toilets, coffee and food vans. There are lots of place to get food and drink after the run in Cheddar itself.
Bag Drop
There is a static bag drop at the start lines and we will move tops (not bags) from the start line of the 5km and 10km to the finish line. We would ask you to run with your own phone, wallets and car keys.
FAQs
What is the minimum age to enter the Cheddar Gorge Road Races?
All entrants must be aged 15 and over in order to participate in the10k, 11 or older for the 5k and 17+ for the Half Marathon.
Can I run with my buggy at the Cheddar Gorge Road Races?
The event is open to buggy runners, please be aware of the steep nature of the route which includes a -17% downhill section.
Can I run with my dog at the Cheddar Gorge Road Races?
This event is not open to canicross runners.
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