THE CABBAGE PATCH 10

In aid of Clarendon School, Hampton, Middlesex.

Sunday 18 October 2009 10:00 am

From: The Cabbage Patch 10 c/o Sport Systems 61 Walton Street Tadworth KT20 7RZ

Transfering race numbers.

The following procedure will cease to operate after 12:00 noon Saturday 10 October after which time number swaps will not be allowed.

If you have entered but find you are unable to compete then you may pass your number to another runner. In order to do this you must email us your intent to pass your number on (sales@cabbagepatch10.com). Also the recipient must email us their FULL details and copy/paste the following paragraph into the email:

Please enter me for the Cabbage Patch 10 2009. I am medically fit and enter at my own risk. I understand that the organisers will in no way be held responsible for any injury, illness, accident or loss of property during or as a result of the event.

Once we have all of this we will make the swap. When the doner’s name disappears from the entry list and the recipent’s name appears then (and only then) are they elegable to run.

Each finisher will receive this year’s edition of the famous Cabbage Patch 10 long sleeved T-shirt.

Individual Prizes:
Comprehensive prize list including age categories.

This year there will again be these cash prizes for both men and women
Ł600 for 1st, Ł300 for 2nd and Ł100 for 3rd.

Men's Prizes
The first ten open finishers.
And in these veteran categories:
40–44 years, 45–49 years,
50-59 years and 60+ years.

Ladies Prizes
The first ten open finishers.
And in these veteran categories:
35-39 years, 40-44 years,
45-54 years and 55+ years.

Team Prizes:
There will be two open team prizes, one for men and one for ladies. They will be based on the cumulative time of the first three competitors from each club. There is no need to declare the teams.

Special Spot Prizes:
We will be giving away two bikes at the Cabbage Patch Pub during the prize giving. To qualify to win one of these you must place your race number in the bin provided and be present in person to collect the prize.

Parking

Parking is available in several car parks and streets within easy reach of the start/finish as shown on the enclosed map. Residents parking restrictions do not as yet apply on Sundays but be warned that the parking restrictions that do apply will be rigorously enforced. These enforced restrictions include the prohibition of parking partly on the pavement.

Enquiries and Changing Facilities

The enquiries desk and pre-race congregation will be at the Cabbage Patch Pub, 67 London Road, Twickenham, 500 metres from the start and finish areas. Changing facilities are very limited so please arrive changed and ready to run. Toilets are available at the Cabbage Patch but there are no public toilets near the start. There will be provision to leave bags, tracksuits etc. in the pub's function room for the duration of the race. For security reasons please do not leave unattended bags elsewhere.

The Start

The race starts in King Street, Twickenham. Prior to the start runners must assemble in Church Street (see map). This is a pedestrian area and YOU MUST STAY THERE AND NOT OBSTRUCT THE MAIN ROAD until the marshals walk you to the start line. The Route A map of the route is shown on the enclosed sheet. There will be mile markers and marshals throughout. The Roads will not be closed to traffic!

Drinks Station

Water will be available between miles 3 and 4, again between miles 7 and 8 and at the finish.

The Finish Area & Timing

The finish area is in front of York House in the centre of Twickenham, as shown on the enclosed map. Your race number has a timing chip attached. Please do not tamper with or remove this chip. Follow the instructions on the reverse of the number and avoid damaging the chip and wire aerial when pinning it to your vest. Make sure that your number is displayed vertically and not folded when finishing. The chip will be detected as you cross the finish line and your time and race number will be recorded automatically. After finishing your number will be scanned by marshals using hand held detectors. This is only a backup; your time is recorded as you cross the finish line. Please keep moving once you have crossed the line and clear the finish area as soon as possible. Please take the time to complete the health and safety details on the rear of your number.

Results and prizes

Results will be available on www.cabbagepatch10.com shortly after the race There are prizes for the first ten open male finishers and for the first ten open female finishers as well as prizes in the veteran categories and team competitions. This year there will be cash prizes for both men and women, Ł600 for 1st, Ł300 for 2nd and Ł100 for 3rd. Veterans prizes are also enhanced this year. These prizes will be presented at the Cabbage Patch at 1.00 pm. All competitors, family and friends are welcome.

Special Spot Prizes

We will be giving away two bikes at the Cabbage Patch Pub during the prize giving. To qualify to win one of these you must place your race number in the bin provided and be present in person to collect the prize.

No entries on the day!

This year the race sold out six weeks before the event so entries will not be available on the day.

Cancellation

Should this year’s Cabbage Patch 10 race be cancelled for any reason beyond our control refunds will not be available due to all received funds being committed to our suppliers.