Reverse 10 (new course)
Reverse 10 Sunday 21st February 2010 10am Start
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The Reverse 10 will have a new course for 2010, here follows a comment on the course:-
This new course remains flat and fast, how fast will only be found out on the day, but we have run it in training and its a lovely course, which is much more scenic than the old course, so the more sociable runner will really find this course a large improvement on the previous course, while the faster runner should find this course as good as the old one.
Pontypridd Roadents AC
The all new Reverse 10
Sunday 21st February 2010
Start 10.00am
The race starts and finishes near the Pottery on the Treforest Industrial Estate, CF37 5YR situated near Pontypridd .
The new course remains as one of the fastest 10 mile races in Wales and is ideal for anyone wanting to attempt a personal best or is ideal preparation for any runner starting their race build up for the London Marathon and has been created to provide you with a marvelous opportunity for a fast time, whilst enabling runners of all abilities to appreciate the picturesque scenery.
Parking, Changing , Showering Facilities and Toilets are all available. Minimum age - 17 years on day of race
Drinks stations will be conveniently situated on the course. Not suitable for wheelchairs
Awards to first 6 men and ladies.
Prize for 1st male, Under 23, senior, V40, V50,V60 and V70.
Prize for 1st female, Under 23, senior, V35, V45,V55 and V65
Gift for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female in each of the above age categories.
Team prizes to first male team (4) and first ladies team (3)
Goody Bag for all finishers
Online entries via Runnersworld £11.50 affiliated or £14.00 unaffiliated, please note these prices include Runnersworld processing fee. Online entries will be accepted up to the 14th February and race numbers will be collected on the day.
If you have not got access to the Internet, the entry fees are £10.00 Affiliated Runner, £12.00 Unaffiliated Runner.
Please make cheques payable to Pontypridd Roadents AC and forward with the entry form to: Andrew Baker, 6 Pleasant Heights, Porth, Mid Glamorgan, CF39 OLZ. Contact Tel no 01443 685567 or email nannypat@talktalk.net
Race Numbers will not be posted, they will be available for collection on the day of the race.
Entry on day - Accepted between 8.00 am to 9.30am £13.00 Affiliated Runner, £15.00 Unaffiliated Runner
Further information and results can be found on www.pontypriddroadentsac.org.uk
Runners information
All runners must wear their number on the front of their running top and it is important that all competitors complete the reverse side of the race number and provide medical information and a contact number in case of an emergency.
Medical support will be available on race day from St John’s Ambulance. Your safety and that of other runners is our top priority.
If you feel unwell stop and seek help, if another runner is in distress stop and help or notify the nearest marshal.
Registration – The Pottery Public House, Treforest Ind Estate, Pontypridd, CF37 5YR
Travelling North from Cardiff, leave at the Caerphilly junction, keep left, signposted Taffs Well and Treforest Ind Estate and take second exit signposted Treforest Ind Estate, the Pottery is located at the top of the estate on the left.
Travelling South from Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, leave at the Upper Boat junction, travel around the roundabout taking the third left, signposted Treforest Ind Estate and the Pottery is located on your right.
Travelling through Church Village, Tonteg, turn right down Power Station Hill, at roundabout travel right round and take the fourth exit, signposted Treforest Ind Estate and the Pottery is located on your right. (due to construction of new bypass, beware new road layout)
At Registration runners will be able to collect their race numbers.
Entries on the day are available from 8.00 am to 9.30am.
Car Parking
Parking is available opposite the Pottery in the QED car park, as well as other areas signposted on the day.
Facilities
The following facilities are available for all runners, at the Playing Fields.
Toilets facilities
Showers
Changing facilities
Start – Is a 10 minute walk to the Upper Boat Public House, the start will be signposted and marshals will direct you to the start. Runners will be called to the start at 9.40am. At 9.50 the Race Director will give a swift talk about the course and safety issues. 9.55am walked to the start 10.00 The Race will start.
Course
The 10 mile course has been accurately measured and has been issued a licence by Welsh Athletics. Traffic should be light, but please bear in mind that the roads will be open at all times. You are responsible for your own safety and you must not endanger others. You should be aware of and comply with the Highway code. Emergency vehicles will take precedence over runners in the event of an emergency. The route will be clearly marked and marshalled. Runners must keep left at all times unless you are instructed otherwise by the police or marshals.
Drinks will be available to all competitors at the drinks station at approx 5 miles, 8 miles and at the finish.
Post Race
The presentation of awards will take place at the Potteries at approx 12.30pm. A full list of the results should be available on the day. No runners will receive more than one individual prize. Where veterans finish in the top 6 in the men’s or ladies category, they will receive the higher value prize. All prizes must be collected on the day. Please enjoy the opportunity to mingle with fellow runners after the race and enjoy a meal or drink at the Pottery.
Prizes
First 6 male and female
First male, U23, Senior, V40,V50,V60,V70,
First female, U23, Senior, V35, V45, V55, V65
Extra prizes for first 3 male and female in above age categories
First male team (4) and first female team (3)
Results
Results will be published on the club website www.pontypriddroadentsac.org.uk as soon as possible after the race.
Previous comments posted on Runnersworld
It was my first 10 miler and the organisation and marshalls were excellent.
Well done! I will definately be doing this one next year,
Reverse 10 Results 22nd February 2009
reverse-10-miles sub 50 min men and sub 60 ladies
2010 Winners
Richard Gardener Cardiff AAC 52.04 and Anne-Marie Hutchinson Neath Harriers 59.09