Article date: 26th February 2024
Thank you for entering the Pie & Pea 5km Trail Race. Detailed below is some important information about the event. Please read the information carefully, if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us (details at the bottom).
Firstly, check to make sure your name is on that list using this link: Entry List
LOCATION: The Trimdon Grange Community Centre, Salters Ln, Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Station TS29 6PB
REGISTRATION: In the community centre to collect your race number. Registration opens at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
RACE START TIME: The race will start at 7pm
PARKING: FREE parking is available at the community centre and the local shops next door. Please be mindful of the local residents and do not block any driveways.
FACILITIES: Toilet facilities at this venue however, to avoid mass queuing please try and use the toilet at home/work before arriving.
COURSE: The course: The Pie & Pea Route
The course starts on a flat open field before heading off down a trail path onto a big open field, the terrain is beautiful underfoot and is flat along these sections. Once off the field, the route then snakes you around the beautiful woodland area onto an abundance of nature. Please take care of these sections as there are tree stumps and roots along the pathway. The course has a few little climbs but has a long flat and a beautiful downhill section through the woods. There are marshals on all key areas but keep an eye out for eye-level directional arrows and floor arrows to help guide you around the course.
START: Once you have collected your race number please make your way to the start The start is located on the field approx. 0.31 meters from the community centre. There will be directional arrows to help guide you to the start.
FINISH: The finish is located on the field approx. 0.41 meters. Once you have come over the ‘finish mat’ please be mindful of other runners coming through.
PIE & PEAS COLLECTION
Now for the all-important bit, collecting your Pie & Peas which you will have well earned! Once you have finished the race, you must head straight back to the community centre to collect your Pie & Peas.
Please do not hang around the finish area waiting for family/friends/club members. This will only create a mass group of runners piling back into the community centre, creating a congestion of those using the toilets and collecting pies. There can only be a limited number inside, once you have eaten your pie please make your way home. NO MUDDY SHOES IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE PLEASE
FIRST AID: First aiders (First Aid Services) will be on site. If you require attention/help during the race or after, please ask any marshal who will contact the first aiders.
RACE TRANSFERS: Race transfers are allowed; however, these must be done 3 days before the event. If you have not transferred your place, it will be lost. You cannot defer your place.
FACEBOOK SCAMMERS:
Please be aware that there are facebook scammers who will post to say they are selling their tickets as they can no longer attend the event. Tickets/places are not transferred/bought in this way. All transfers are carried out through Muddy Roads, if in doubt please contact us before paying anyone for a place.
RACE RESULTS & PRIZES
The race results will be available on www.muddyroads.co.uk Visit our page: https://www.facebook.com/trailraces/ after the event.
Prizes are given for 1st 2nd and 3rd male and female winners. These will be given as the runners come through the finish.
CONTACT: Vicky or Gary (event organisers) on 07305545003 or 07769705478 events@muddyroads.co.uk
We sincerely hope that you enjoy the event, and we are looking forward to seeing you.
Have a great run!