Wellington Monument Race 2016
18 December 2016
Update: Saturday 17th December @ 15.30
On-line entries are now closed however you will still be able to enter tomorrow morning between 09.00 and 10.30
We look forward to seeing you there
The Wellington Monument Race is an annual race of 6.27 miles (10090 metres) promoted by Taunton Athletic Club.
Starting from the Catherine Wheel public house in Hemyock village square, the route then climbs to and circles the Wellington Monument, returning along the same road to finish at the local village primary school. One mile of firm stone track, a steep ascent and descent of approximately ½ mile form part of this undulating, hilly, scenic and rural course. The Course is accurately measured and R.R.C certified distance of 6.27 miles within AAA and UKA standards. (Sorry but the hilly nature makes this race unsuitable for all wheeled carriages and wheelchairs)
The Wellington Monument (location) forms the half way point of the race, before returning to Hemyock Primary School forming the finish where a commemorative award, mulled wine and mince pie will be waiting for all runners. Refreshments will be available from 9.00 hrs.
The race is subject to a 300 place limit
Prizes (only one award per runner):
1st, 2nd and 3rd placed Male finishers; 1st 2nd and 3rd Female finishers overall,
and Category prize to:
1st place in each age class (excl. winners of 1, 2, 3 positions overall)
MEN: Junior Male U20, Senior Male, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65, V70 ; and
LADIES: Junior Female U20, Senior Female, V35, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65.
1st Local (Hemyock): Male and Female.
Team: John Cooksley Memorial Challenge Shield
Entries can be made here via FullonSport, but alternatively also still by post as in past years if you prefer. The entry form can be found on the Taunton Athletic Club website at http://tauntonac.org
ENTRY FEES: Attached (with EA Licence) £10.00 Unattached £12.00 Entries accepted on-line (unless full) until 15:00 hrs 17th December 2016.
Entries on Race day (UNLESS FULL) up to 10.15 hrs at £12.00 Attached or £14.00 Unattached
All entries received will be confirmed by email together with further race details, and up-dates posted via the Wellington Monument race link on the Taunton AC website
Entrants entering on-line or sending entries by post and received by organiser by 15th December do not need to register on the day.
Race numbers are to be collected at entry desk at Hemyock Primary School HQ between 09.00 and 10.15hrs onwards on the morning of the race.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
No Refunds - If race cancelled, then ‘Plan B’ is to move it to Sunday 15th January 2017
Sorry no earphones allowed, in accordance with EA rules
Results & race information will be available via the Wellington Monument race link on the Taunton AC website: (www.tauntonac.org)
DIRECTIONS
Hemyock is found by leaving the M5 at junction 26, follow the Wellington turning to the roundabout, turn left along the A38 for 1½ miles.
Turn left into Monument Road, follow the road to the very top of the hill to a crossroads, go straight across and follow signs for Hemyock.
Carry on through the village via Station Road until you enter the village square, passing and keeping the Catherine Wheel Inn on your extreme left follow the road around to the right, passing a garage and then turning left opposite a cemetery on your right hand side into Parklands.
The race headquarters are located at Hemyock CP School easily found at: Parklands, Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon EX15 3RY
There is limited parking, so please car share if possible and be considerate when parking throughout the village
MAP VIEW (via Google Maps)
Further information will appear at http://tauntonac.org
Parklands,
EX15 3RY
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