Dear Runner,
Your race number must be clearly displayed to the front. Please remember to fill in the medical information section on the rear of the number.
This document gives information for the day of the race, it is important for the smooth running of the event that these instructions are followed.
Race Headquarters
The race headquarters are in the canteen area at Merthyr College, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1AR.
How to get there
See map here.
Parking
Parking is provided opposite race headquarters in the council car park. Parking is free on Sundays. Follow the ‘Blue’ Parking signs from the leisure centre roundabout. Please park in accordance with marshals instructions. The race starts with a lap of the car park, it is essential that no vehicles obstruct the route.
Please do not park on the roads near the race headquarters or start area.
Changing & showers
Changing facilities are available at the race headquarters. A baggage storage area (including safekeeping of car keys) is situated in the race headquarters. Any items left will be at the competitors own risk.
The start & finish
The race starts approximately 1K from the race headquarters, directions will be given by signs and marshals from race headquarters and the car park directing you to the start. Please be there ready by 9.50 am for any pre-race announcements. The race will start promptly at 10am.
The race finishes outside race headquarters.
The course
Water stations will be provided at regular intervals around the course and also at the finish.
The course is predominantly a tarmacadam surface with one section of 0.8 miles being an unsurfaced trail which is still firm underfoot.
After the race
Refreshments and cakes will be available at race headquarters.
Prizes
The awards ceremony will take place at race headquarters at around 1pm. Age categories and prizes will be displayed at race headquarters.
Results
On race day, provisional results will be displayed at race headquarters as soon as available.
Results will also be posted on the San Domenico website: www.sandomenico.org.uk
Safety arrangements
Although the majority of the course is on the Taff Trail, we do not have exclusive use of it so please observe the normal rules of traffic and obey any instructions given by the police or marshals. There are also a number of ‘anti-vehicle’ bollards in the centre of the path, these will be made as visible as possible but please take care when passing these. If possible warn other runners of their presence.
Unless otherwise directed by the police or a marshal stay on the right hand side of the route.
If you injure yourself or see anyone hurt please inform the nearest marshal. Consult a marshal if you need a lift to the finish. There will be a first aid post at the finish, as well as first aid out on the course.
Spectating
There are several access points on the Taff Trail where spectators can watch the race, please observe any instructions given by the police or a marshal at these points.
Acknowledgements
Much of the course is on the Taff Trail and we gratefully acknowledge Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council for their support with this event. Thanks are also due to the following people and organisations:
David Lloyd
Lidl
St Johns Ambulance – first aid cover
All those who have given up their Sunday to help and marshals
And finally – YOU!
San Domenico Road Runners Club, Cardiff
