Round Reading UltraMarathon

Question 1

When and where do I register & pick up my race pack?

Accepted Answer

You will be able to pick up your race pack from Registration at the start venue on race day.  You will be advised how/what/when in the run-up to race day

Question 2

What is the Cut-Off time for the race?

Accepted Answer

The overall cut-off time is 5pm.  This allows for most people to have the opportunity to enter.  There are check-points/feed stations every 10km (approximately!) and you need to be within the rolling cut-off time at each checkpoint as well as at the finish.  Specific cut-off times can be found in the Race Information Pack on the race webpage

Question 3

Is there medical support?

Accepted Answer

There will be dedicated medical support throughout the race.  Contact numbers and full details of what to do in an emergency will be given to you in the pre-race information packs and again at race registration. The phone numbers will be on your race numbers also.

Question 4

I can no longer participate in the race - what can I do?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the amount of time before race day, you have a number of options available to you.  Please read the t's & c's which you can find in your confirmation email.  

If you cannot attend and opted for the insurance offered during the registration process, please contact the provider directly.

Question 5

What is the course like and what shoes should I wear?

Accepted Answer

This 50k is a 1-lap course which is fully signed with arrows as well as red and white tape.
It is a varied, multi-terrain course around Reading, consisting of approximately 70% trail and 30% road. The course includes flat river & canal towpaths, undulating woodland trails, country lanes and cuts through Reading’s many urban green spaces. The terrain should be mainly firm underfoot, but can also be wet & slippery in places if we have a lot of rain beforehand. 
The final GPX file will be sent to all participants and will be available to download from the website a week prior to the event.

Question 6

How many feed stations are there and what will be provided?

Accepted Answer

There are five feed-stations (checkpoints).  These will offer a selection of sweet and savoury snacks.  There will also be water and flat coke.  The energy drink on offer is from our partners Active Root and will be available at each checkpoint. If you have any dietary requirements, or if you wish to use your tried & trusted nutrition on race day, you have the option to drop your own bag of goodies at the start to be taken out to feed stations 3, 4 & 5. This is a FREE service.  Lots of information on feed stations in the Race Information Pack, which will be on the race webpage at least three weeks before race day.

Round Reading UltraMarathon

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Round Reading UltraMarathon