RACE HQ – STOCKPORT DAFFODIL 10K 2023

Richmond Rovers Junior Football Club, Jacksons Lane. Hazel Grove, SK7 5JX

DATE

Sunday 26th January  2025 – 0930 start

NUMBER PICK-UP

Race numbers and timing chips will be available to collect from Sports Feet, 287 London Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 4PS

Monday, January 20th – 10am – 5.30pm
Tuesday, January 21st – 10am – 5.30pm
Wednesday, January 22nd – 10am – 5.30pm
Thursday, January 23rd – 10am – 7pm
Friday, January 24th, 10am – 7pm
Saturday, January 25th – 10am-4pm
If you are collecting on behalf of someone else, we need name and date of birth

REGISTRATION IF UNABLE TO COLLECT NUMBER FROM SHOP

If you’re unable to collect your number from the shop before race day, you can collect from the registration desk at Race HQ on the day from 8am-9.15am

Don’t forget your pins! (we’ll have a stock if you do)

Please try to arrive early to prevent a backlog Race entries are transferable (including deferrals) via the online entry system up until Saturday, January 25th at midday

Anyone in contravention of UKA rules and running in someone else’s race number will be disqualified

DIRECTIONS – See map

The postcode for Race HQ is SK7 5JX – There is no car parking at Race HQ.

There is no parking anywhere on Jacksons Lane

The A555 Manchester Airport Link Road and race route will be closed from 9am.

Diversions will be in place

It’s approx. 20 minute walk from Hazel Grove Train station if you’re arriving by train

Marshals will be on hand to point you in the right direction

CAR PARKING

Please consider car sharing where possible
We have secured free parking at:

Hazel Grove Train Station – multi storey car park

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School

Moorfield Primary School

Marshals will be on all sites to direct you

The main car park is Hazel Grove Train Station – SK7 4EX
Turn into the station car park and turn left, driving under the road, to the multi storey car park
Marshals will be on hand to direct you and signage will be in place
It’s approx. 20 min walk to the start/registration

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School – Carisbrooke Ave, SK7 5PL
Approx 10 min walk to race HQ
Cars must be moved by 12pm as the school gates will be locked

Moorfield Primary School – Lyndhurst Ave, SK7 5HP
Approx 10 min walk to race HQ
Cars must be moved by 12pm as the school gates will be locked
There are other pay and display car parks around the area (free on Sundays) and roads around the area to park.

If you do park on any road, please be courteous to the neighbourhood, and do not block any driveways or park inconsiderately. Many roads in Hazel Grove are for permit holders only. Please check relevant road signage.

Please be aware of race road closures – you  may not be able to move your car until the race finishes and the roads reopen

As with anywhere, parking is at your own risk

WE WOULD ASK YOU USE THE RACE CAR PARKS AS THIS WILL ASSIST IN HOLDING THIS EVENT IN THE FUTURE

FACILITIES

At Richmond Rovers – Race HQ
Bag drop – please ensure you put the tag from your number and fasten securely to your bag. Loose items may not be left. Please don’t leave valuables. Bags will be kept in the changing rooms of the football ground. The area will be attended
to at all times. Items are left at your own risk
Toilets – A small number of portaloos and urinals – more toilets at Norbury Farm Cafe- see below
Registration – If you did not manage to visit Sports Feet to collect your number, it can be collected between 8am and 9.15am.
Please note there is no shelter at Race HQ so dress appropriately.

Norbury Farm Café
Toilets – The vast majority of portaloos/urinals are situated here
Café – Open from 8am, for hot/cold drinks and breakfast barms. Or you can
book a table for before/during or after the race. Mention Stockport Daffodil
HOT DRINKS – £2.00
BACON or SAUSAGE or EGG BARM -£3.95
BACON & EGG/BACON & SAUSAGE/SAUSAGE & EGG – £4.25
BOOK A TABLE – 0161 483 8284

START/FINISH

The start is on Jacksons Lane close to Race HQ
There will be a safety briefing and announcements 2 minutes before the race
Any runner caught competing in a number other than their own without
agreement from the organiser or registration team will be disqualified and will
not be eligible for prizes or appear in the results
The (uphill!) finish will be on Chester Road – around the corner from the start – where you’ll receive your finishers bag, t shirt (if paid for), medal and water
Hilly socks can be collected near the tshirts on Chester Road – no
number = no socks. 1 pair per runner

PHOTOS

Race photos will be available on social media and a link will be put onto our website
Free to download
We’ll ask anyone taking photos/videos to share on our Facebook/Instagram pages

RESULTS & TIMES

Will be available to view via this link during the race

PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded based on ‘gun’ times
£250 CASH PRIZE FOR 1ST MALE/1ST FEMALE – Kindly sponsored by Revolution Sports Massage and Complete Podiatry
£50 SPORTS FEET VOUCHER FOR 2ND MALE/FEMALE
£25 SPORTS FEET VOUCHER FOR 3RD MALE/FEMALE
£20 SPORTS FEET VOUCHERS FOR VET PRIZES 1ST IN 5 YEAR BANDS FROM
V40
3 x £20 SPORTS FEET VOUCHER FOR TEAM PRIZE (MALE/FEMALE – 3 TO COUNT)
ONLY 1 PRIZE CAN BE CLAIMED PER RUNNER
Prize-giving will be held on Chester Road, near the goody bags at 1030am

SAFETY

Please be courteous to other runners and marshals. The race is being run on closed roads, some of which are residential roads

Please respect your surroundings and try not to throw litter. This could impede another runner

Please leave the finish area promptly. Water and foil blankets will be available at the finish

If you witness anyone in trouble please offer assistance if possible or alert the nearest marshal/First Aider

There will be an ambulance on the A555, one at the Fiveways Junction and one at the finish area – with a paramedic and first aiders

HEADPHONES

We strongly advise against wearing headphones. It can be dangerous as we need all runners to hear instructions from marshals, and all can be made aware of any potential hazards on the route.

The only headphones that we could recommend be worn are the ‘bone conducting’ headphones that don’t sit in your ears – such as Shokz (we sell them in the shop)

SPECTATORS

As Jacksons Lane is only being closed for the start, spectators can stand on the pavements to watch the runners leave plenty of room on the A555 – Manchester Airport Link Road – to watch

COURSE

The course has been officially measured and licenced by England Athletics –
Licence number #28658
‘Undulating out and back route on country lanes and main A road with 707m of gravel paths’
Starting on Jackson Lane, turning onto Chester Road/Woodford Road.
Taking a left turn onto the gravel path at the side of the A555, over the bridge. U turn back towards the main road
Join the carriageway running towards Fiveways
Turnaround back towards the oil terminal roundabout
Another turnaround at the bridlepath, a short run back along the carriageway to
the cycle path onto Woodford Road, Be careful as you leave the carriageway (approx. 8k) – there are 2 cycle barriers on the path.
Marshals will be on hand to warn you
Finish on Chester Road
There will be marshals to help direct you and support you all the way. Give them a smile and thank you as you pass (they’ve given up their Sunday morning)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the help of many. It’s our 4th year and we couldn’t have done it again without the help of Crazy Legs Events

Big thanks to Richmond Rovers Junior Football Club, Norbury Farm Café, Hazel Grove Train Station, St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Moorfield Primary School, Pete at Blue Arrow, Swizzels, Neil for the Fox’s biscuits, Matt Sowerby for keeping
you clean,  3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group, the first aiders and all the helpers, bag packers and marshals who have given up their time. And everyone who has offered to help out in different ways. We are also grateful for the permission of Stockport Council and Cheshire East Council and England Athletics.

But the biggest thanks goes to you for supporting the event. We hope you have a great race and enjoy the atmosphere of the Stockport Daffodil 10k.