Race Day Info

RACE NUMBERS

Race numbers will be sent out w/c 20th January. Any runners without a number on the morning of the race must report to the Dewsbury 10k office, c/o The Terrace, 31 Wellington Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1HL. Race numbers MUST be worn by all competitors. Your timing chip will be fixed to your race number – make sure these are fixed securely to the front of your clothing and are always visible. Please check that all pre-printed information on the back of your race number is correct and complete any unfilled boxes. Your race number will be colour coded. We request that you start within the relevant colour coded section. 

TIMETABLE

8.45am – Pre race safety briefing 

9.00am – Race starts 

10.30am – Bradford Road reopens to cars* 

*all runners still on the course will be asked to move to the pavement at this point. Marshals will be in position until the last runner has passed. 

START/FINISH AREA

The Start/Finish area as in previous years is at Dewsbury Ring Road, WF13 1QU. Portable toilets will be available at the Start/Finish area. Please note we do not have use of the facilities at Dewsbury Sports Centre.

BAGGAGE 

There will be a baggage store, at Dewsbury 10k office, c/o The Terrace, 31 Wellington Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1HL. 

Should you wish to wear an old top to wear to keep warm and remove prior to the start, we will collect anything left behind and ensure these are recycled or go to charity.

WEATHER

Due to the time of year, the weather will be unpredictable. Please ensure you have checked the forecast and are dressed appropriately for the conditions. 

THE COURSE 

The route is shown here. It is an ‘out and back’ with a gentle elevation on the outward leg.

There will be km markers along the course. The course is run entirely on a main road and therefore road shoes are appropriate. Bradford Road will be completely closed to all vehicles (except safety and emergency vehicles) for 90 minutes after the start of the race. Any runners remaining on the course after 90 minutes will be instructed to run on the pavement. The ring road will remain closed in both directions until 12pm, to allow all runners to complete the course and cross the finish line. 

Please look out for the team from Northern Pacing Volunteers who will be holding up flags for the following finishing times: 

40, 43, 45, 47, 50, 53, 55, 57, 60, 65, 70, 75 minutes. 

WATER

There will be a water station just after the turn-around point at 5km using fully recyclable paper cups. We would encourage you to help us to reduce waste by bringing your own water, if you feel you will need some on the course. Bottled water will be available at the finish. 

SAFETY

First aiders will be located next to the Start & Finish Area. A record of any medical conditions you disclosed on your entry will be held by the senior medical person on site. 

There will be a sweeper vehicle travelling behind the last runner. Anyone struggling to continue at any point should alert the nearest marshal for assistance and for transport back to the Start & Finish Area.

The safety of runners, marshals and supporters is our primary concern. Our event team reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event if for any reason we feel that it is not safe for us to proceed. In these circumstances, any refunds or deferment of entry will be entirely at the organisers’ discretion. A full road closure will be in place with access provided to emergency vehicles. Please remain vigilant and give way to any vehicle entering the course. 

COVID SAFETY

Please do not attend on the day if you display any Covid 19 symptoms.

RESULTS & PHOTOS 

Results will be sent via text message and will be available on the Racebest website. There will also be a link on this website and the Dewsbury 10k Facebook page. Photographers will be in attendance and photos will be available via social media after the race. 

PRIZES 

Prizes will be awarded to:

First 3 male and first 3 female runners to cross the finish line. 

First male and female in the following categories: V35, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65, V70, V75 (unless a top 3 finisher).

First club male team and first club female team (first 3 to cross the line).

Souvenir technical shirt if selected at race entry.

Please note only Male and Female categories will be captured in results for ranking purposes. All non-binary times are captured in the overall race results.