South Cheshire 20

Date: Sunday 1st September 2024

Mass Start Time: 09:30 

Address: Shavington Leisure Centre, Rope Lane, Shavington, CW2 5DJ

Download SC20 times for the day.

Cut off time and Early Starters 

This race has a cut off time of 4 hours from the official start time of 09:30. 

We will set a small group of runners off at 08:30 to ensure they finish prior to the cut off time. If you do choose the earlier time, we highlight to you that the course will feature the signs but the marshals will NOT be at their marshal points until later. This goes for the water stations too so please ensure you are rightly prepared. 

If you don’t think you'll complete the race within the allocated four hours, and you are choosing to set off at the earlier time of 08:30, please let us know ASAP, so we can inform the company doing the chip times for us. 

FAIR WARNING

Please note that the early start time is for persons who would not complete the race in under 4 hours. Every starter for the 08:30 time should be aiming to finish between 4-5 hours. This is to provide them a fair chance without extending the hours on the course for the volunteers our race needs to have.

Anyone starting at 08:30 and finishing in under 3 hours 45 minutes hours will not have their times accounted for in any competition-based results (i.e. NSRRA).

Arrival and Parking

Please plan your journey to arrive between 08:20 and 09:00. 

If arriving by car, participants of the race will be guided to park on the field situated opposite Shavington Leisure Centre. Car parking attendants/marshals will be there to guide you.

We ask that you DO NOT attempt to park at the Leisure Centre itself. 

Number Collection

Once you have parked / arrived at the Leisure Centre, please make your way through the main entrance towards the Sports Hall which is where Race HQ will be set up. 

You can collect your race numbers from the collection desk. 

*If you are setting off at 08:30, please arrive at 08:10

Pre-Race and Safety Briefing 

Your pre-race and safety briefing will be given at 09:20 outside the Leisure Centre. 

*If you are setting off at 08:30, the briefing will take place at 08:20

Please remember this is NOT a closed road race, therefore you must ensure you abide by road running standards and listen to the marshals around the course who offer any instruction. This is for the safety of everyone.

We do not advocate the use of earphones/headphones/airpods or other products which may hinder your ability to hear the traffic, marshals and surroundings. 

The Course 

Known as an undulating race, and a perfect test if you’re running an autumn marathon, the 20 mile course takes you out of Shavington through Weston to Betley, around Barthomley and back into Weston and Shavington. I have attached a map for your perusal. 

The race starts on the road outside the Leisure Centre and concludes on the Sports Field. 

Drinks Stations 

There will be 5 drinks stations along the course situated at approx. 3.25, 7, 11.5, 14.25 and 16.75 miles. 

We will be offering cups of water.  

Prizes 

This year we won’t be holding a prize ceremony at the end of the race. 

Prizes for first (£50) second (£40) and third (£30) placed males and females will be given on the day as and when they are won.

Winners of age category prizes for both males and females will be provided on the day.

Should any runner break the course record, a bonus cash prize will be given of £20. 

Goody Bags

At the end you will be provided with a goody bag for completing the race which includes your commemorative South Cheshire 20 t-shirt and medal. 

Lead Bike and Sweeper 

We will have a lead cyclist and sweeper runner on the course.