RACE INFORMATION
CHASE THE MOON ETIHAD CAMPUS 5K & 10K – THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2020
Address: Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3DU.
Event village location below:
Start Times – 7:00pm
Race Numbers
All pre-entries will be assigned a number. To collect them you need to make your way down to the numbers desk between 5:30pm – 6:45pm on Thursday evening. It will take around 15 minutes to collect your number and drop your bag off. The earlier you get there, the more efficient we will be on the day. You will only need one number attached to the front of your shirt. If you have your own pins then that would be great but we will have supplies if needed. Your timing chip will also be in the envelope, this needs to be attached to your shoe as per the instructions on the back of the chip. Please make sure you keep your number on at all times during the race. At the finish you can dispose of your chip (we do not need to collect them back).
When you collect your race packs, please take a couple of minutes to fill out the brief runner Information form which can be found printed on the back of your bib. This will help us greatly in case of an emergency!
You will find instructions on the back of your chip for how to attach it to your shoe correctly (as below):
Strava
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Baggage
We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage.
Toilets
There will be toilets on site for you to use, within the stadium.
Refreshments
We recommend bringing your own pre-filled reusable water bottle with you to the event if you would like to take on water during your race. However, we will also have a small water station with water in paper cups if needed during the race. We are limiting the use of single use plastic at the event to align with Etihad Campus’ Sustainability Drive. We will have water available at the finish line for you all to have after your race, alongside your post race goodies!
Good Luck with the run on Thursday from Team ACTIPH. ACTIPH Water is the UK’s first alkaline ionised bottled water with the highest pH in Europe. Through a unique ionisation process, our purified spring water is infused with a blend of electrolytes and supercharged to create a smooth and clean tasting alkaline water with a pH9+. ACTIPH is the healthy choice as you restore and maintain your natural balance, enabling you to live life to the fullest and get the most out of every day. All ACTIPH bottles are 100% recyclable and BPA free including the cap and label which makes us unique to other bottled waters and we believe gives us a clear sustainability advantage. Please remember to recycle in a recycling bin after the race. Take your hydration to a higher level and grab a bottle of ACTIPH at the finish line.
KIND® is more than just a name. It’s a commitment: to making snack bars that don’t compromise. Just the very best ingredients. Full of wholesome nutrients. And always packed with flavour. They have kindly donated some of their delicious bars for you all to try after your race! To find out more about KIND and their products, head to their website HERE.
Pics Peanut Butter have kindly donated some goodies for you all to try, so don’t forget to pick grab one of these after the race! To find out more about Pics Peanut Butter, take a look at their website HERE.
During the race
We will have marshals all around the course as well as KM signs and arrows. The course is on the pavements and paths around Etihad Campus. The 10k will be 4 laps and the 5k is 2 laps, you can see the course map below:
Please be aware that there will be spectators and members of the public around during the event.
Results
Results will be available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the race.
Pictures
We will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be on Facebook after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.
Travel
Metrolink
The Etihad Stadium has its own dedicated Metrolink stop – Etihad Campus. Metrolink runs from the city centre to Etihad Campus, including Piccadilly Station and St Peter’s Square. Journey time for the tram service is less than ten minutes from Piccadilly Station. The Ashton line also serves Etihad Campus
Bus
A number of bus routes serve UCFB Etihad Campus from the city centre and outlying areas. These include the 188, 216 and 217 services.
Walking
There is a safe, well lit and signposted walking route available from Manchester Piccadilly Station. Follow the ‘City Link’ signs. It will take approximately 25 minutes to walk to the Etihad Stadium from the city centre.
Cycling
There are a number of bike racks around the stadium. The Club accepts no liability and all bikes are left at their own risk.
By Car
If you are driving to the event, please use the postcode M11 3DU. This is Gate 2 off Alan Turing Way by the Tennis & Football Centre. Please note that there will be no access for runners in any other gate. See parking map below (Gate 2, Car Park G):
Things to note!
There WILL be pedestrians, please be aware of pedestrians, cyclists and dogs. We have marshals around the course and signs but this is not a road race, you have to pay very close attention to where you are going. We recommend you do not use earphones and you need to pay close attention to everything around you.
Social Media
Join our group on Facebook, RunThroughUK Chat and talk all things running with us!
For updates leading up to the race, please check out our Twitter @runthroughuk and use the hashtag #RunThroughUK in the build up to the race
If you use #RunThroughUK on Instagram with your race day collages, the best ones will feature on our page!