Keynsham Dandy 2024
£18 (£20 unaffiliated) |
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Autumn sees a welcome return of TACH’s well-loved 12.5 mile through wonderful countryside. Starting in Keynsham, it includes the revived Compton Dandy route, complete with at least 2 streams. You may be a little damp by the end!
Link to route : Keynsham Dandy v1.0 · Ride with GPS
Race Permit: All TACH races operate under race permits provided by the Association of Running Clubs. The permit no. for this race is ARC/24/0401.
Race HQ: The New Inn, 90 Bath Hill, BS31 1HN.
No parking at the pub – see below for parking information.
Toilets available at registration.
Bag drop available at the start line - whilst we keep a marshal by the bag drop we do not accept any liability for any loss from the baggage area.
Times: Registration to collect race numbers will be at The New Inn, registration opens at 8.45am and closes at 9.45am.
The race will start promptly at 10:00am from the southern end of the car park. Canicross runners will start 5 mins after the main race begins.
Parking: Bath Hill East Car Park on Bath Hill, Keynsham BS31 1HH.
Parking is free all day on race day.
The race HQ is a 3 minute walk from the car park - marshals will show you the way.
If possible please share transport on the day, as TACH is concerned to minimise the environmental impact of its events.
Medals: Medal awarded to every finisher
Prizes awarded to: 1st, 2nd and 3rd (M&F) as well as first V40, V50, V60 and V70+ (both M&F). Spot prizes may also be given. M&F club prizes (teams of 4). There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd canicross.
Entries: 200 max including 40 canicross entries. If running with a dog, please select canicross when entering.
Canicross entries:
- Dog owners are required to have public liability insurance for the dog (many household and pet insurance policies provide this)
- Dogs should be on a lead using a CaniX regulation waistbelt at all times
- Owners should clean up after their dog
- One dog per runner
Race start: There will be a mass start for solo runners at 10:00, with the Canicross start 5 minutes later, and times being adjusted accordingly.
During the race:
Injuries: The race is closely marshalled and we have First Aid medics to support us. If you are unfortunate enough to sustain an injury, please ask a fellow runner to inform the next marshal. They will inform the Race Director, and help will be mobilised. You would be well advised to carry an extra layer of clothing to keep you warm whilst you wait. It would also be very helpful if you had the app 'What3words' on your phone, as this will make locating you much easier. To be clear, we haven't had any serious injuries on the Keynsham Dandy yet!
The course: The race route is alongside river and through rolling agricultural land and woods, with the obvious slip and trip hazards. Please take particular care if there are livestock in the fields, and WALK if you see cattle with calves.
Marshals: Over 30 TACH members will be involved in making the race a safe and fun event. Please thank them, as they will be out on the course for several hours
Time penalties: there a 2 streams on the Keynsham Dandy. As we are hosting the race in October, the water will be a reasonable temperature. Of course you don't HAVE to run through the streams, but there will be time penalties: 10 minutes at Woolard and 5 minutes at Tucking Mill.
Water stations: there will be 3 water stations during the race, but it will be CUPLESS. So, if you wish to make use of the stations, please bring a cup.
Strictly no entries on the day.
Headphones: Please note that bone conducting headphones are permitted. In-ear headphones are banned for the Keynsham Dandy, and runners using these headphones will be disqualified. This helps provide safety for all runners, in terms of hearing instructions from marshals, on road sections and being aware of the needs of fellow runners. There are several road sections on the Keynsham Dandy.
Finally, proceeds from the race will provide a donation to the Keynsham Food Bank. So thankyou for supporting people in need.
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