Mayor & Tortoise - The Mayor's Big Run
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Feel like a bright, young student as you run the campus of Essex University and surrounding countryside at The Mayor's Big Run. There's an option for every type of runner from teacher's pet to class clown with a 5k, 10k, Marathon and 6 Hour Challenge.
5k, 10k, Marathon, and 1 more
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9:30am Sun 18th Sep 2022
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Colchester, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Wivenhoe Nature Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ, UK
Start times
9:30am Sun 18th Sep 2022
5k:
9:30am | 10k:
9:30am | Marathon:
9:30am | 6 Hour Challenge:
9:30am Races summary
Here's what races are available for Mayor & Tortoise - The Mayor's Big Run
5k
5km
£17
10k
10km
£25
Marathon
42km
£40
6 Hour Challenge
120min
£40
Route information
Terrain: Mixed terrain
Elevation: Gently undulating
Route Type: Loop
Elevation: Gently undulating
Route Type: Loop
This looped course will start and finish at the Wivenhoe Park Campus of Essex University and follow the paths on campus and the tracks and trails in the local countryside.
There will be an aid station after every lap.
What's included
- Bespoke Finisher's Medal
- Goody bag
- Chip timing
- Fully stocked aid stations
- Traffic-free course
- Parking
How to get there
Wivenhoe Nature Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ, UK
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There will be plenty of free parking at the venue.
Event day logistics
09:30 5k starts
10:30 All other races start
* Participants are advised to arrive at least 45-60 minutes before the start of your race to allow plenty of time to park, register, collect your race pack, attach your race number, drop your bag, and warm up.
Age Requirements
- 5k is open to runners aged 12 and over
- 10k is open to runners aged 16 and over
- Marathon and 6 Hour Challenger are open to runners aged 18
FAQs
Do I have to run the whole time during the 6 Hour Challenge at the Mayor & Tortoise - The Mayor's Big Run?
Absolutely not, the 6 Hour Challenge is designed so you can run for as little or as long as you would like.
How will I know that my entry for the Mayor & Tortoise - The Mayor's Big Run has been confirmed?
You will get a confirmation email from Let’s Do This once you have completed the booking process.
What time shall I arrive to the Mayor & Tortoise - The Mayor's Big Run
It is recommended to arrive at least 45-60 minutes before the start of your race to allow plenty of time to register, collect your race pack, attach your race number and warm up.
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