Start Time: 09:00
Parking: Due to limited car parking in Southwold Town Centre, the official race car park will be at Old Hall Café and Walks. The car park is two miles from the start line, so we will be putting on regular shuttle buses starting just after 7am, with the last shuttle at 8:30am. Return shuttles will be in operation every 15 minutes between 10:30am and 2:30pm. Runners, spectators and well-behaved dogs (not to sit on the seats) are permitted to use the shuttle buses. There is a £5 parking fee per vehicle (THIS MUST BE PAID IN CASH ON ARRIVAL), which will be donated to East Anglian Air Ambulance. Please car share where possible.
What3Words for the carpark: https://what3words.com/often.flank.straddled
Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cz3U6T3TdpEjxMoS9
Arriving by Bike? There are bike racks next to Southwold Pier.
Drop off point: Runners can be dropped off near the start-line at Southwold Pier, North Parade, Southwold, IP18 6BN. Please note access will not be permitted after 8.45am due to the road closures coming into force.
Start Line: The race starts on the North Parade, just 400m from Southwold Pier.
Race Numbers and Registration: If you selected to have your number posted to you, you will receive it the week before the race at the latest. The chip is attached to your race number. If you are collecting it on the day, they will be available from 7:30am at Race Registration on North Parade. Please allow time to collect your number and fill in your details on the back – pins and pens will be provided. You do not need to go to race registration if you already have your number. Please note your race number must be attached to the FRONT of your top.
T-Shirts: If you pre-ordered a race t-shirt, you can collect this before or after the race next to Race Registration on North Parade. There will be a limited number of t-shirts available to purchase on the day for £15 (to be paid in cash only) in unisex sizes S, M, L, XL & XXL.
Bag Drop: The bag drop will be located in a gazebo near Race Registration on North Parade.
Route: The route starts and finishes on the North Parade in Southwold. It is 80% on road with some sections on hard wearing tracks and footpaths.
The route can be viewed here.
Water Stations: Water in compostable cups will be available at miles 3, 6 and 9 as well as at the finish line. If you are carrying your own bottles you can top them up at the water stations too.
Toilets: There will be a couple of toilets available in the car park but most of them will be near to the start line. There are public toilets available on the course – in Walberswick just after 7 miles, and in Southwold Harbour which you will cross twice at 9.5 miles and 12 miles.
Refreshments: Each participant will receive a cookie and donut after passing the finishing line, but there will also be refreshments available at many of the local cafes and pubs.
Spectator Points
Please be aware that there are road closures along the route so spectators should plan in advance.
Whilst there are car parks in Southwold, these may be full, so spectators are able to park in the official car park and use the shuttle bus before and after the race along with the runners to spectate at the start/finish line areas. The shuttle buses will start just after 7am, with the last shuttle at 8:30am. Return shuttles will start at 10:30am, with the last shuttle at 2:30pm. There are plenty of cafes in Southwold for spectators to take advantage of whilst waiting for their runners.
As well as the finish line on North Parade, there are a couple of points along the route where spectators can spot their loved ones twice.
Walberswick - spectators will potentially be able to spot their loved ones a few times around the village of Walberswick. There are two car parks in Walberswick, these are charged via the RingGo App. For information on Walberswick car parks please visit the Parish website - http://walberswick.onesuffolk.net/home/car-parks/
Please note that due to race day road closures, there will not be access to and from Walberswick between 9-10:30 am, so spectators will need to travel to/from Walberswick outside of these times.
Southwold Harbour - Towards the end of the race, runners complete a loop through Southwold Harbour twice. Spectators on Southwold Harbour will spot runners at mile 9 and 11.5/12 to give them a boost as they go into the final mile. There is parking at Harbour Quay West Car Park - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ixxhFGFn2MbrFVz49. Please note there is a one-way road closure here, so cars will need to enter via Ferry Road and exit via York Road.
FAQs
Is there a bag drop? Yes, it will be near the start area on North Parade.
Will I get lost? We have a fantastic team of Marshals and First Aiders around the course for your safety.
Chip Timing: Total Race Timing are providing chip timing for this race.
Headphones: Only bone conducting headphones are allowed.
Dogs: Dogs are NOT allowed to join participants.
I can no longer make it, can I defer? Entries are non-refundable. You can transfer your place to another runner up to 2 weeks before the race. We cannot issue refunds or defer your entry to a future race.