Galley Hill Dash – Race Information

Below is all of the information you need to know, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ IT ALL and share with any other participants you have entered.

The main race (8 times up the hill and 7 times down the hill) starts at 11am and will be followed
by the funs runs (see further down the email for more details).

Race Numbers
You will need to collect your race number from 10am from the registration desk situated right
next to the start line at the bottom of the hill (see image above).
All Race Numbers must be attached securely to the front of your running top so it is visible when
you run. You must also write your name and DOB on the back of it in case of an emergency.
We will provide safety pins and pens.

The Route
The route is simple, 8 times up Galley Hill and 7 times down Galley Hill (keeping to the left hand
side in both directions). The total distance is approximately 1.25 miles. There will be a sharp
turn to your right at each end of the road, for you to come back in the opposite direction.
Although we will have several volunteers trying to keep count of your laps (they will shout your
race number and say how many laps you’ve completed when you go past them) please keep
your own count of how many laps you have completed.

Car Parking
For those who are unable to walk or cycle to the race, you can park at Sloughbottom Park for
free (NR3 2ES). Please see image above for location.

Baggage Drop
There will not be a baggage drop, you will need to carry any possessions with you.

Headphones/Earphones
These are not permitted due to the nature of the course.
No dogs allowed
NO DOGS are allowed to join participants.

Refreshments
As well as receiving an EPIC medal, there will be water in recyclable cups available next the
finish line. There will also be some refreshments available to purchase at the finish line at the
top of the hill, so please bring some cash with you (ice creams, cake and squash).
There will be a medal for everyone who completes the main race, a rosette for the winners of the
fun runs and a badge for everyone who completed the final ‘everyone up the hill’.

Toilets
The public toilets in Sloughbottom Park will be open. These are located around 200 metres into
Sloughbottom Park from the car park.

Fun Runs
You can also participate in the following fun runs (free of charge, no need to enter, just turn up).

11:40am: Wheelbarrow Race - 2x people in a team, one person sits in the wheelbarrow while
the other person pushes them up Galley Hill. Both people then carry the wheelbarrow down the
hill (without the wheelbarrow touching the floor) and then they swap over so the other person
pushes the other up the hill to the finish line. There will be limited wheelbarrows available, so
please bring one if possible.

12:10: Slow Bikes – starting halfway up the hill, the LAST person to cross the line at the
BOTTOM of the hill wins. If either of your feet touch the floor you are disqualified. No trikes or
stabilisers allowed!

12:40: Mobility Aid Parade – if you know anybody who has a mobility aid, invite them along to
and glam up their aid.

12:50: Everyone up the hill – one final dash up the hill for everybody and anybody!