24 Hour Race Information 2005

STATUS OF THE EVENT

The race is held under permit from the South of England Athletic Association and organised to RRC and IAU standards regarding measurement of circuit, lap counting and ratification of records. The race is organised by Sri Chinmoy A.C.

VENUE & FACILITIES

The race will be held on the track at Tooting Bec, Tooting Bec Road, London SW17. The track is 400m. outdoor all weather ‘Tartan' with floodlighting. There are ample changing rooms and showers together with rest facilities immediately adjacent to the track. Light refreshments, including tea, coffee, juice, electrolytic drinks, biscuits, chocolate, fruit and sandwiches will be available on the track throughout the duration of the race. In addition hot food will be available at the main meal times (i.e. Saturday lunch, supper and Sunday breakfast). A hot meal will also be provided at the Post Race Function. Meals will be available for handlers at extra cost. Medical back up will be available from Saturday evening till the end of the race. A team of lap counters will record every lap for each runner. Split times will be taken at all major intermediary distances for the lead runners.

AWARDS Trophies will be awarded to the first seven finishers, the first three veterans over 50, the first two veterans over 60 and all lady finishers. Medals and certificates will be presented to all finishers. All awards will be presented at the Post Race Function.

ENTRIES

Entries will be limited to 40 runners. In the event of more than 40 applications being received, the competitors will be selected on the basis of best distances achieved in previous comparable races. Entries close on Saturday 10th September. Runners will be notified by 19th   September, and will receive detailed race instructions and a list of competitors by post.

For more information please contact:

RUN AND BECOME,

24-HOUR RACE,

42 PALMER ST.,

LONDON SW1H0PH.

Telephone 020 7222 1314