COVENTRY FESTIVAL OF RUNNING INFORMATION PACK

SUNDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2021

It’s finally time for the Coventry Festival of Running!

It’s been an extraordinary 18 months and there have been times when we didn’t think this day would be possible. However, with your support we look forward to creating lasting memories and raising desperately needed funds for some fantastic charities.

The lifting of restrictions has meant that we are able to deliver the event largely as originally planned although there will be some small modifications to help keep everyone safe and feeling comfortable.You can play your part by planning your day, being as self-sufficient as possible and most importantly by being mindful of the other runners and the army of volunteers giving up their time to support you. Thank you for entering and we hope you enjoy the day!

EVENT TIMETABLE

7.30 am: Event Village (University Square), Customer Services (The Hub) and Bag Drop (Square One) Open to Runners

8.00 am: Start Assembly (Gosford St) open to Half Marathon runners

8.30 am: Half Marathon start. Start Assembly open to 5K runners

8:50 am: 5k start

Please take the time to make sure you have read and understood the information contained within this race pack.

COVID-19 SAFETY ADVICE

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE EVENT IF YOU ARE:

We encourage you to take a lateral flow test in the 24 hours before attending the event. These tests are freely available. Details of how to get free tests can be found here.

Experiencing any coronavirus symptomsSelf-isolating because of symptoms

Self-isolating as a result of being in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 Sharing a household with somebody with symptoms

Clinically extremely vulnerable or if you have been asked to isolate by NHS Test and TraceRequired to quarantine following an overseas trip

PLEASE DO:Plan your day from arrival to departureArrive race ready so that you can minimise interactions with others

Be as self-sufficient as possible – bring your own water, snacks and hand sanitiserObserve social distancing wherever possible

Be respectful to volunteers and other runners

Be aware of your personal hygiene e.g., avoid spitting or nasal clearance or high-fiving other participants

Avoid cash payments if possible – all concessions will accept contactless paymentsDispose of litter responsibly

Report through the government’s Test & Trace system if you experience COVID-19 symptoms soon after the event

IF YOU ARE BRINGING ANY SUPPORTERS, PLEASE ENSURE THEY:

Observe social distancing wherever possible

Try to avoid the most congested areas of the course including the start and finish as far as possible

Avoid physical contact with participants, volunteers or spectators including high fives and hugs etc.

GETTING TO THE RACE VILLAGE

Use our bespoke Travel Assistant app to plan your journey to the Race Village at University Square opposite Coventry Cathedral. 

Click on the cycle icon to see West Midlands Cycle Hire Docking Stations nearby at The Herbert, Starley Gardens or Pool Meadow Bus Station. 

Sign up for the West Midlands Cycle Hire App and your first 30 minute ride is free.

IF YOU ARE DRIVING TO THE EVENT:

From Birmingham: Use the A45 and A4114

From the North West or M6: From M6 Junction 4 take the A446 south and then A45 and A4114 From M6 Junction 3 take the A444 south From M6 Junction 2 take the A4600

From the South West (M5) or M42: Exit M42 at Junction 6 and take the A45 and then A4114

From the M40: Exit at Junction 15 and take the A46 north • From the South/M1: Exit M1 at Junction 17 and use the M45 and A45

From the North/M1: Exit M1 at Junction 21 and use the M69 and A46

Follow signs for Coventry City Centre. The Race Village is in University Square, next to Coventry Cathedral.

Please note, most city centre car parks will not be accessible from 8.00am until 10/10.30am due to road closures. Most city centre car parks are within a 10-minute walk of University Square.

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CROSSING POINTSLawrence Saunders Road to/from Lydgate RoadClosed 8:30am - 12:00pm

Browett Road into Moseley Avenue (exit only)Closed 8:30am - 9:25am

Kingsbury Road to/from Grayswood AvenueClosed 8:30am - 9.35am

Coundon Wedge Drive to/from Pickford WayClosed 8:30am - 9:40am

Browns Lane to/from The Windmill HillClosed 8:40am - 9:55am

Brownshill Green RoadClosed 9:15am - 11:15am

Cedars Avenue/Southbank Road/Courtland Avenue into Scotts LaneClosed 9:15am - 11:30am

Browett Road into Three Spires AvenueClosed 9:15am - 11:30

Roads open in one direction at all times

Estimated road reopening times

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Radford Rd

Engleton Rd

Holyhead Rd

Birmingham Rd

Butcher’s Ln

Butt Ln

Washbrook Ln

Bridle Brook Ln

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Tamworth Rd

Waste Ln

Coundon Green

Hollyfast Rd

Barker’s Butts Ln

Moseley Ave

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Road Closed05:00 - 13:00 Road Closed

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Road Closed08:00 - 13:00

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CITY CENTRE CLOSURES + PARKING

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ARadford Rd

Moseley Ave

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Engleton Rd

Barker’s Butts Ln

Holyhead Rd

For up-to-date travel info visit enjoycoventry.com/festivalofrunning

COUNDON + RADFORD ADVISORY ROUTES

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Road Closed08:00 - 10:00

Road Closed08:00 - 10:00

Road Closed08:00 - 09:45

Road Closed08:00 - 09:45

Road Closed08:00 - 09:30

Road Closed05:00 - 13:00 Road Closed

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Road Closed08:00 - 13:00

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CITY CENTRE CLOSURES + PARKING

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If you have received your race number in the post, please arrive in University Square race ready with your number attached to the front of your running top. There is no need to register.

If you have not received your race number in the post, please report to Customer Services in The Hub to pick one up.

There is a bag drop facility, but we would encourage you to hand belongings to your support if you can. If you do use the bag drop facility, please ensure that you put your belongings in a bag with your race number clearly visible.

ON ARRIVAL

The start assembly area will be on Gosford St. which is a two-minute walk from University Square. This area will open from 8.00am.

There will be a series of entry gates based on estimated times for the run with the fastest runners positioned towards the front.

Maintaining social distancing in the assembly area will be difficult but there is plenty of space at the rear of the assembly area if you prefer.

This year there will not be a mass warm up and the flow of runners across the start line will be controlled to ensure that runners have more space on the course.

Please bear in mind that your time does not start until you have crossed over the start line.

Toilets are available in University Square, in The Hub and in Starley Gardens on the way to the start.

START

HALF MARATHON:Toilets will be available at approximately 2.5 miles, 3.5 miles, 6.5 miles, 9.5 miles and 11.5 miles.

As part of our drive to eliminate single-use plastic, we encourage you to bring your own water but there will be three water stations at 2.5 miles, 6.5 miles and 11.5 miles. Sealed, bottled water (330ml) will be available should you need to supplement your own supply.

Please dispose of empty bottles in the bins provided if possible or drop them to the side of the road where they can be easily picked up.

Unfortunately there will be no ‘Pacers’

DURING THE RUN

5K:Toilets are available at the start and finish. Bottled water will be available at the finish.

FINISH:Please do not stop when you have crossed the finish line. Continue forward to pick up your medal, T-shirt, and bottle of water before dispersing into and away from University Square. Refreshments will be available outside The Hub and in The Courtyard. There are also plenty of cafes in the city centre that will be open when you have finished.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a post event massage service.

SUPPORT:Please bear in mind that the most crowded areas will be in University Square, the start, and the finish. There is plenty of opportunity to spectate away from these areas and maintain social distancing.

If you do bring support, please consider arranging to meet away from University Square when you have finished your run.

Epic Action Imagery and CUSU will be photographing the event, with images available to view online after the event. More information on filming and photography can be found here

Unfortunately there will be no prize presentation.

Results will be published on the event website within 24 hours of the event: https://www.enjoycoventry.com/festivalofrunning/.

If you provided a mobile number when you registered, you will also receive a text message with your official race time.

SUSTAINABILITY

We’re committed to making the Coventry Festival of Running a more sustainable event.

For this reason, the T-shirts and medals originally purchased for the 2020 event will be used.

We have also reduced the number of water stations by 50% and will be using electric vehicles provided by the Electric Fleet First Scheme – details of the scheme can be found here.

AFTER THE RUN THANK YOU

Kenilworth RunnersMassey Ferguson Runners ClubNorthbrook ACBBC CWROur friends at Coventry Cathedral Our great volunteers

AND OUR SPONSORS

Coventry College Coventry RunnerExasoftSkydome

As well as you, all of our runners, for taking part and for being so patient!