FAQs

No, all runners must be registered before the event.

It depends on your experience and current levels of fitness. Choose an event that will challenge you but is ultimately achievable. You can choose from 5K or 10K, or the Families on Track relay has laps of 250m to 750m.

Anyone over the age of 15 can enter the 10K

• • Minimum age limit for 10K participants is 15 years old on the day of the event. Anyone born on or before June  7th 2011.
  • Minimum age limit for 5K participants is 11 years old on the day of the event. Anyone born on or before June 7 2015.

Children and adults of all ages and abilities can join a Families on Track team. At least one team member must be over 18.

No. All that we ask is that any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part should seek medical advice from a GP prior to the event.

Absolutely! It may be advisable to try a few shorter runs before the event, it’s not a race against the clock but a fun and safe way for you to find out how enjoyable running is and to hopefully start you training regularly.

Yes you can transfer your entry to another person for an admin fee of £3 up to Sunday 26th April. Do not pass your race number to another person without officially changing the details of entry, as this is against England Athletics rules and will result in disqualification.

You can change your race distance via your Runner Dashboard (link in your confirmation email). If you choose to upgrade your distance, any difference in entry cost will need to be paid online. If you downgrade, please note that refunds for the price difference are not available.

The deadline for medical deferrals is Sunday 10th May. Please provide a GP or physio letter via email to info@eventsofthenorth.com

All the money raised for your chosen charity should be sent direct to that charity.

Your entry fee contributes to the running of the event and pays for all of the site infrastructure, equipment, medals and prizes. All profits will be put back into Wythall Community Association.

Yes.  Every runner is free to make their own choice if they would like to run for a personal charity close to them.  Where you decide to donate is up to you.

If you haven’t collected your bib on Saturday 6th June, you’ll need to come to our Race Information in Wythall Park to get your race number. Please bring safety pins as we can’t guarantee we’ll be able to provide any.

Once you have your race number on (and the medical information filled out on the back), join the crowds near the start line. There will be a warm up at 9:45am, once this has been done, please line up at the start line so the race can start without delay.

Subject to change – please keep an eye on the website and event emails in the run up to event day.

We would expect the majority of runners to complete the:

• • 5K: 15 – 50 minutes
  • 10k: 30 minutes – 1 hour 40 minutes

Remember – it’s not a race…. you can take your time.

Yes the course does take you along public roads, but they will all be closed/segregated to traffic for the duration of the race.

There will be course signage and marshals at all key junctions to ensure you don’t get lost.

Yes there will be a range of activities available including archery, tennis, bowls, concessions and entertainment!

There will be water available for all athletes upon completion of the race. There will also be a water station on the 10K course at approximately halfway.

Oh no and after all that hard work too! We are sorry you are missing out on the event. Please contact info@eventsofthenorth.com to inform the event team of your withdrawal.

We offer deferrals to 2027 for any injured runners who join us on the day as volunteers. Please email volunteers@eventsofthenorth.com for more information.

DO NOT PASS YOUR RACE NUMBER on to anyone else. It potentially puts them at a medical risk as we have no medical information or emergency contact details for them. The entry fee is non-transferable and non-refundable, however there could be the possibility of deferring your entry to the following year on production of an official letter from your doctor or physio. The deadline for medical deferrals is Sunday 10th May. 

Some of the most successful events have happened in the rain. Our events will only be cancelled if there are severe weather conditions. Make sure you are suitably dressed for the event. If it is drizzling or cold in the morning bring a bin bag to put over your clothes it will keep you warmer and dry before you set off.

Keep an eye on our social channels for details of the route. The courses have been designed to be fast and as flat as possible, this will make it great for those wanting to post a fast time and also for those first timers too!

We advise participants to run /jog or combine that with fast walking because of the length of time it would take to walk the course. However, there is no restriction at all if you would like to enter and walk. There is a 2 ½ hour limit for the 10K, after which time the event team will ask you to leave the course or run on the paths at your own risk. Please make sure you mention this on your entry form or contact the event team. You’ll be positioned accordingly on the start line.

Toilets will be provided at the start/finish. Refreshments will also be available for purchase in the event village for runners and spectators. A secure bag drop will be available for all runners from 8am. The Community Club will be open for drinks from 11:00am.

The first aid area will be located at the start/finish. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide showers or changing facilities.

Your race will be chip timed.  The timing chip will give you an accurate start and finish time, so there’s no rush to be first over the start line when the gun goes!

You must collect your race number from Race Information, located near the start and finish area in Wythall Park. Race Information will be open at the following times:

• • Saturday 6th June: 2-5pm
  • Sunday 7th June: 8-9:45am

Please leave enough time if collecting your race number on the Sunday morning before the start of the race. The park will be extremely busy on Sunday morning. 

No. For health and safety reasons we need to ensure that the event organiser has all the details of the runners on the day in case of a medical incident. This is also against England Athletics rules.

For health and safety reasons we cannot allow any pets to participate in any of the events.

Yes! Volunteering with us is a great way to be involved in the event. If you’re spectating a friend or family member, or just want to be part of the action, we always welcome enthusiastic individuals to help out! 

Please register your interest by emailing volunteers@eventsofthenorth.com.

As a thank you, we offer a free entry to one of our running events (within a 12 month period) to all our volunteers. This means next year you can run! 

The entry fee covers all the unavoidable administrative and organisational costs that make sure the events are safe and enjoyable.

Your entry fee is invested in the cost of staging the event with the fees covering contractors, suppliers and administration costs.  The entry fee is non-transferable and non-refundable, however there could be the possibility of deferring your entry to the following year on production of an official letter from your doctor or physio. The deadline for medical deferrals is Sunday 10th May.

You can download a copy of the event terms and conditions which are available during registration here.

Unfortunately, due to health and safety, England Athletics rules and legal reasons, we cannot accept entries from under 15s in the 10K or U11s in the 5K. 

Kids of all ages can take part in Families on Track, which will run at 12:30pm on the Sunday afternoon. Entries are open here: www.familiesontrack.co.uk

This website is on a secure server. All the transactional areas of the website including entering events, paying in sponsorship and donating use industry standard 1024 bit SSL encryption.

We have a great following on Facebook. There are regulars chatting about the event and sharing training tips. Come and join us!

If you don’t want to run but would like to be involved, we are looking for a team of volunteers to help us with the delivery of the event. Please register your interest by emailing volunteers@eventsofthenorth.com

Run clubs, charities and groups: Key areas such as a water station or a busy road junction will need a small team of volunteers. We invite your club or group to ‘own’ one of these key areas. Work as a team and take responsibility for an area. Bring along club flags or branding and collect for charity.

You can email your questions to info@eventsofthenorth.com

We appreciate that the event may inconvenience certain residents or businesses. We are operating a rolling road closure programme designed with and approved by Worcestershire County Council and as such will impact individuals for the shortest time possible to ensure the safety of those participating in the event. All businesses affected by the event will receive an information leaflet explaining which roads are closed, for how long and how you move round.