Event day is now in sight and we want to help you

with any queries you may have so that you’re fully

prepared and ready to go. We hope you have an

amazing day - enjoy the run and soak up the on-the-

day atmosphere... We’ll see you at the finish!

Further information that you might need before the big day including

travel advice, accommodation recommendations or location information

can be found at greatrun.org/great-stirling-castle-run

For real time updates and to follow all the action on event day join the

conversation on social, make sure to use #GreatStirlingCastleRun

@great_run@GreatStirlingCastleRun @great_run

EVENT GUIDESATURDAY 11 JANUARY 2020

08:00 Event site opens

Great Stirling Castle Run morning session

09:30 Great Stirling Castle Run Orange Wave starts

10:00 Great Stirling Castle Run White Wave starts

10:30 Great Stirling Castle Run Blue Wave starts

11:00 Great Stirling Castle Run Green Wave starts

11:30 Great Stirling Castle Run Pink Wave starts

Great Stirling Castle Run afternoon session

12:30 Great Stirling Castle Run Orange Wave starts

13:00 Great Stirling Castle Run White Wave starts

13:30 Great Stirling Castle Run Blue Wave starts

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Your run number should be

identical to the master number on

your covering letter. If it’s different

please contact Customer Services

on info@greatrun.org

This is your unique number, so only

you must wear it on the day. Please

don’t swap, copy or change this

number.

Selling it on or giving someone

else access to your number might

put them at risk if they’re not

properly prepared.

Your timing chip is attached to the

back of your run number, do not

remove or cover the chip i.e. with a

bum-bag or straps, as it will affect

the accuracy of your time.

The chip will automatically record

your time, so you don’t need to do

anything. Your chip doesn’t need

to be returned at the end of the

run and there is no need to register

on the day.

Once you’ve filled in the back of

your run number and attached it

to your front, you are good to go.

You can go straight to your start

assembly area and don’t need to

queue at the information point.

RUN NUMBER & TIMING CHIP

Back

Front

There will be a baggage marquee

in Kings Park near to the finish line.

This will be clearly marked with

flags and signposted around the

site.

1. Fill in your baggage label (tear

off from your run number) before

leaving the house.

2. Make sure your baggage label is

secured to your bag.

3. Go to the baggage marquee.

Marshals will manage access.

4. Drop your bag off and take note

of where it is.

Sorry, the baggage marquee isn’t

suitable for changing.

Please move away from the

baggage marquee as soon as

you’ve dropped your bag off to

make room for other runners.

Please don’t leave valuables in

your bags - this is a self-service

system and although there are

security staff, organisers can’t

accept any responsibility for lost

or stolen items.

To gain access to the baggage

marquee you will need your run

number. When collecting your

bag we will ask you to show your

run number and baggage label to

ensure they match.

YOUR BAGGAGE

Please use all the space we

have created for you in the start

assembly area. Runners will be

asked to assemble and then start

according to the start time you

have been allocated.

Waves set off separately to help

regulate the flow of runners

through the course. When you hear

the starter gun, please be patient.

Your timing chip does not activate

until you cross the start line so you

will receive a completely accurate

finish time.

Parking

There is no official event parking

but there are a number of Council-

run car parks in and around Stirling,

more information about these can

be found at:

greatrun.org/great-stirling-run/

event-info

Anyone walking or part walking/

running the event should start at

the rear of their wave and in the

first few kilometres stay to the

left-hand side of the road to allow

runners through who want to pass.

You should use the toilet facilities

before you enter your assembly

area. Toilets are located on Kings

Park. Look for signage or ask one

of the information staff on site for

directions. Toilet facilities will be

busy before and after the run, so

please allow plenty of time.

Music will be played in the start

area to help you to get warmed

up and ready for your run. Please

make sure you have stretched and

warmed up before you start your

run.

Check out our pre-run stretching

guide for some advice on

preparing for your run Here

AT THE START

The start, assembly areas, finish and event village are located in Kings Park

START & FINISH MAP

ENTRANCE

FINISH

STIRLING GOLF CLUB

START

ENTRANCE

ENTRANCE

InformationPoint

Toilets

Baggage - Castle Run Bag Drop

No Public Entry to Car Park

Finishers’ Medal & Drink

Medical

Refreshments

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*Please note all entrances are on foot only - No vehicle access

Albert Place

Dumbarton Road

Scottish AthleticsMarquee

Water Refill Point

CROSS COUNTRY

ON THE COURSE

VIEW OF STIRLING CASTLE

KING’S KNOT

BEHEADING STONE

CANNONS

START

FINISH

STIRLING GOLF CLUB

STIRLING CITY CENTRE

GOWAN HILL

MOTEHILL

EVENT VILLAGEKINGS PARK

STIRLING CASTLE

START FINISH6KM

6KM

CROSS COUNTRY

Family and friends will be able to

wait for runners in Kings Park as

runners exit the finish system.

Not everyone will be able to stand

at the finish line so please arrange

to meet within Kings Park or

elsewhere in Stirling.

Please don’t stop immediately

after you cross the line, you will

have to walk a short distance.

You will receive your medal, bottle

of water and some goodies at the

finish line.

No matter what your pace

everyone is running the same

event and everyone will get to

cross the finish line.

Medical facilities will be available

near to the start and finish line

and staff from Burnside Event

First Aid will be positioned around

the course should you require

assistance. Please contact a medic

or steward if you need help at any

time.

The Event village is open to

everyone and features a range

of hot and cold food, and drinks

stalls.

Once you have finished the

run, there are numerous bars

and restaurants in Stirling for

you to celebrate your amazing

achievement with loved ones.

Don’t forget to check out our

runner rewards and race voucher

offers for some fantastic deals and

discounts to help you celebrate

your great achievement. Offers

include discounts and goodies

from our event partners. Find out

more here:

www.greatrun.org/runners-

rewards/Stirling

AT THE FINISH

We are constantly reviewing our sustainability and recycling practices and

have made a concerted effort to reduce the amount of waste from plastic

and other materials across the entire event.

We work with local partners to remove waste from site. This is not limited

to plastic and includes, cardboard, wooden pallets, medals and signage. We

ask that you please use the recycling bins on site to discard of any waste

accordingly.

We reuse generic signage and keep using it for as long as we can: our

outdated signage is fully recycled. Clothing that is discarded at the start of

the race is collected and donated to local charities.

To reduce plastic use, there will be no plastic bottled water at the start. We

suggest arriving hydrated and ready to run, having had enough water before

getting to the start.

You can of course bring your own supply, which you may carry with you

while you run. There will be a water refill station at the start and you will also

receive water at the finish.

RECYCLING

Make sure you are healthy

enough to take part in your run.

Talk to your doctor if you have

any long-term health conditions

or any health concerns.

Don’t run if you feel unwell or

have been ill recently.

Running can put you at risk of

serious illness if you experience

heart palpitations, light-

headedness or dizziness, chest

pain or tightness, shortness of

breath, excessive wheezing or

severe joint and muscle pain.

Seek advice about taking part in

the event after a bout of flu or

gastroenteritis. Don’t be tempted

to start just because you have

collected sponsorship to raise

money for charity.

Stay comfortable - Don’t use new

trainers for the first time, ideally,

you should have run in your

shoes for around a month

Stay warm - Please keep an

eye on the weather forecast

leading up to the event day and

wear appropriate clothing for

the conditions. You can bring old

clothes to wear on the start line

and throw them away, when you

start (we donate these to charity).

Avoid chafing - Apply Vaseline

to any areas where you have

had chafing during training – e.g.

groin, under your arms, the bra

band or toes

HAVE A HAPPY & HEALTHY RUN

GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY YOUR DAY FROM

THE GREAT STIRLING CASTLE RUN TEAM AND ALL OUR PARTNERS.

If the first few miles are crowded,

don’t tire yourself out dodging in and

out of runners.

Try to maintain a steady, even pace –

enjoy the event.

When you finish collect your bag as

soon as you can.

Put on some warm, dry clothing and

don’t get cold.

Take a drink as soon as you can

after crossing the finish line.

Make sure you are fully hydrated

with water or squash before

consuming any alcohol.

Try to eat some starchy foods within

two hours of finishing the event –

your muscles can replace energy (in

the form of glycogen) most efficiently

during this post-run window.

In the weeks leading up to the event,

the colour of your urine is a useful

indicator of hydration, pale straw-

coloured water is ideal.

Avoid dehydrating alcoholic drinks for

24 hours before you run.

During a run, drink when you

need to.

Don’t take big gulps if you are not

thirsty – you could put yourself in

a condition called hyponatraemia

where your body salts become

diluted, possibly causing confusion

and vomiting.