Cambridge Town and Gown 10k
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Cambridge Town and Gown 10k
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The scenic route takes you through the heart of Cambridge passing many landmarks, historic University College buildings and along the River Cam. This event was the recipient of a Bronze award for the Best 10k in East England by The Running Awards 2018.
Junior 3k and 10k
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Sun, 16 Oct 2022
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB5 8DJ, UK
Start times
Sunday 16 Oct 2022
Junior 3k: 9:15 am10k: 10:00 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Cambridge Town and Gown 10k
10k
10km
Junior 3k
3km
Route information
10k
The route will take you into the heart of Cambridge, passing many historic University College buildings. Take a look around as you run through these closed streets – they really are stunning. You will then come out of the city centre, enter the well-groomed Jesus Green and run along the River Cam before hitting the roads again to make your way to the finish.
Water will be available at 4.5k and 8.5k – delivered to you by our amazing volunteers.
3k
The event route will be similar to last year's, with the start on Victoria Avenue and the finish in Midsummer Common.
The route will take you into Jesus Green and into Midsummer Common along the River Cam before finishing in the Event Village.
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What's included
Once you’ve finished the race, we’ll give you a goody bag with a medal, and some free product samples. We no longer give a free t-shirt but these are available to purchase on entry.
There will be an Event Village for all participants, and prizes for top finishers.
How to get there
Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB5 8DJ, UK
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09:15 Junior 3k starts
10:00 10k starts
Age Restrictions
10K runners must be 16 years+ on race day.
The Junior 3K is for runners aged 9-15 years.
Key Timings
8am – Event Village opens
9am – The Junior 3K warm-up
9.15am - The Junior 3K starts
9.35am– 10K warm-up
10am - The 10K starts
11am– Trophy and prize presentation
13:00 – Event Village closes
9am – The Junior 3K warm-up
9.15am - The Junior 3K starts
9.35am– 10K warm-up
10am - The 10K starts
11am– Trophy and prize presentation
13:00 – Event Village closes
Event Village
The Event Village is on Midsummer Common, Victoria Avenue, Cambridge CB5.
It’s where you can have your registration queries answered, drop your bags off, use the toilets/changing facilities or buy food and drink.
The start and finish lines are just a one-minute warm-up jog away.
Race Packs & Chip-Timing
We’ll send your running bib to the postal address you give us when you enter. If you register before Tuesday 1 October, you’ll get your bib one week before the event. If you sign up after this date, you’ll have to collect your race number on the day of the event. We’ll keep you informed ahead of the event.
If you give us your mobile number on entry, you’ll get an SMS with your chip-time shortly after you finish the race. All chip-timed results will be available on www.chiptiming.co.uk after the event.
Food & Drink
You’ll find a number of food and drink stalls in the Event Village on the day. All of these donate a percentage of their sales to Muscular Dystrophy UK, so if you support them you’ll be helping support the charity. Keep an eye on the website in the coming months to see who’ll be there on the day. If you wish to support the day as a caterer, contact us via: https://fullstory.marketing/townandgown/contact/
Prizes
On the day, there will be trophies for the following categories in both the 10K and the Junior 3k
Open prizes: first, second and third male and female
Age group prizes: first male and female in age groups
Age group prizes: first male and female in age groups
Should you qualify for an Open and an age group trophy, the greater value prize will be awarded to you. The other prize will be offered to the next finisher.
FAQs
At what time does the Newton Cambridge Town and Gown 10k start?
The 10k will start at 10am, however, the event village will be open from 8am.
The event is organised by Muscular Dystrophy UK, do I have to fundraise?
Fundraising is not compulsory, though it is highly encouraged so that collectively we can help to beat muscle wasting conditions sooner.
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