Zombie Trail Race
Date 31st October 2014
Location: Melton Country Park
Time: 7:15
Cost: Adults= £8 Juniors (18 & under)= £3
The Zombie Trail has something to offer for all abilities of runners and walkers.
zombie trail
About the race
The 3 mile course is set around Melton Country Park, with the meeting place and starting area at the Country Park Café, Wymondman Way, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HP.
The race starts at 7.30pm, with a warm up at 7.15pm. Participants will be able to collect their race packs, which will include a race number, glow sticks and safety pins any time on the day of the race from the Country Park Café from 9am onwards. We recommend that packs are collected at least 30 minutes prior to the race start time to avoid any delays in the race starting.
Participants are advised that they may run or walk the circuit; however, participants need to be fully aware that the race takes place in the dark. Therefore, it is strongly advised that runners and walkers take extreme care by controlling their pace and carrying a torch or wearing a head light. Although we will clear the route of trip hazards as much as possible, we cannot guarantee your complete safety and therefore it is vitally important that all competitors sign the disclaimer attached to the registration form. All participants take part at their own risk and we take no responsibility for injury caused through participating. Those refusing to sign a disclaimer will not be allowed to take part.
The event is taking place on Friday 31st October, more commonly referred to as Halloween. With this in mind, all participants can expect a few frights around the course. Along the tracks and hidden in the woods will be Zombies and other Halloween based characters. The characters will be tasked to jump out, chase and scare participants as much as possible. However, at no point will they touch or harm the participants, so at no time should runners touch or harm them. Anybody touching a character will be disqualified and removed from the race and any harm caused will result in police action.
The Course
The course is 3 miles long and involves a mixture of surfaces, including grass, woodlands, pathways and mud!! The route is set around the Country Park Lake. Participants must be mindful of this and take extra care to stay away from any water. At no point does the route involve entering the water, but it does include a bridge over water. To help you around the circuit there will be course marshals who will all be wearing high visibility jackets and equipped with torches. In addition, there will also be lots of signs spaced around the course which point participants in the right direction.
Route three, shown in red on the map below will be the chosen circuit for the Zombie Trail:
Age Restrictions
Anybody can enter this race. However, young people below the age of 14 must be accompanied throughout the race by an adult over the age of 21.
Dress Code
The recommended attire depends on whether you intend to run or walk the course. Runners need to wear suitable footwear for the types of surfaces mentioned above. A good quality running trainer is ideal. With regards to clothing, we recommend running in suitable sportswear designed for running. Please be aware that no foil blankets will be provided at the end of the race so bringing an extra layer of clothing for the start and end of the event is recommended.
Walkers should also wear suitable footwear for the surfaces mentioned above, this could include walking boots or wellington boots to cope with some of the muddier conditions. Those walking the course should wear warmer clothing depending on the weather forecast for the event.
Fancy dress is permitted for walkers and runners, but is worn at your own risk.
Storing Belongings
Participants are welcome to store one bag per person in the function room located at the rear of the Country Park Café. Please ensure that phones and keys are placed in a bag before handing them in to the storage area. A cloakroom attendant will be on hand to assist with your belongings. Please be aware that your belongings are left with us at your own risk and we can take no responsibility for lost or stolen items. On receipt of your personal belongings you will be given a raffle ticket which must be handed in to receive your items back. Anybody who loses their ticket may be asked to wait until all other belongings have been collected before theirs will be released.
Warm Up
Warming up properly for this workout will help you stay injury-free and is the easiest way to improve your race times. The warm-up is an important part of any workout, including running and walking, and one of the most important aspects of a good race. A good warm-up helps prepare the body to run hard, race fast, and will help make your workout easier and more productive
Before the race you are welcome to join in with a fun warm up led by the Melton Learning Hub’s sport and exercise tutors. This will take place 15 minutes prior to the race starting.
Training Programme
We recommend using the BUPA recommended training programme for a 5k runner. This running programme is a great way to get you started if you are not a regular runner. It will help you increase your fitness even if you don't have an event in mind.
The programme sets out a schedule of running three times a week on the following days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. You can train on different days depending on when you have time, but you should keep the recommended rest days between training.
The programme can be found at:
http://www.bupa.co.uk/running/training/training-programmes/beginner-5km/
Other training programmes can be followed and those already accomplished at this level or above should continue to use their own routines.
Entry Details
To enter the event you must first request an entry form by emailing david.cowell@mlh.org.uk or collect one from Melton Country Park Café. The entry form must be complete in full and returned electronically to this email address or it can be posted or handed in, in person to Melton Country Park Café, Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HP. All entrants must also sign the disclaimer on the entry form. Entrants who fail to do this will not be handed an entry pack on the day until it is signed and therefore will not be permitted to take part. Those emailing their forms will receive a confirmation email.
Payment should be made with the entry form.
Adults (over 18) = £5
Juniors (18 and under) = £3
Payment can be made by cash or cheque to the Country Park Café. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Melton Learning Hub’. Or a bank transfer can also be made to Melton Learning Hub
Sort Code - 40-32-14
Account Number – 51601563
Your reference needs to state ‘Zombie followed by your full name’
Entry closes two days prior to the event. All payments must be received before this date.
Race Packs
Each participant will be given a race pack which can be collected from the Country Park Café any time after 9am on the day of the race. We ask that packs should be collected no later than 7pm. Each pack includes a race number, glow sticks and safety pins. Please be aware that this is not a timed race so no timming chips are included. A time will only be recorded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place participants. If you would like to time your own race please feel free to wear your own device.
Prizes
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place have kindly been donated by Melton Sports. This is Melton’s new sports shop located at 6 King Street (by Melton Toys and the Regal Cinema). Prizes will all be presented after the race.
Parking
A limited amount of car parking is available at the Country Park Café, Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HP. However, we recommend that you use the alternative car parks for the Country Park which are located on Redwood Avenue and off doctors lane, as shown on the map below:
First Aid
First aid boxes will be located around the course with appropriate marshals and in the Country Park Café. A water station will be located at the finish line. Trained first aiders will be on hand to deal with any injury. Serious accidents and injury will result in an emergency call. The Country Park Café is equipped with an Automated External Defibrillator. The Melton Learning Hub’s appointed First Aider is William Andrew.
Additional Information
Can walkers please give way to runners at all times. Runners should start the race at the front of the starting point with walkers positioned behind.
We do not recommend that anybody with a medical condition made worse by physical exercise or pregnant females take part in this event.
Date 31st October 2014
Location: Melton Country Park
Time: 7:15
Cost: Adults= £8 Juniors (18 & under)= £3
The Zombie Trail has something to offer for all abilities of runners and walkers.
zombie trail
About the race
The 3 mile course is set around Melton Country Park, with the meeting place and starting area at the Country Park Café, Wymondman Way, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HP.
The race starts at 7.30pm, with a warm up at 7.15pm. Participants will be able to collect their race packs, which will include a race number, glow sticks and safety pins any time on the day of the race from the Country Park Café from 9am onwards. We recommend that packs are collected at least 30 minutes prior to the race start time to avoid any delays in the race starting.
Participants are advised that they may run or walk the circuit; however, participants need to be fully aware that the race takes place in the dark. Therefore, it is strongly advised that runners and walkers take extreme care by controlling their pace and carrying a torch or wearing a head light. Although we will clear the route of trip hazards as much as possible, we cannot guarantee your complete safety and therefore it is vitally important that all competitors sign the disclaimer attached to the registration form. All participants take part at their own risk and we take no responsibility for injury caused through participating. Those refusing to sign a disclaimer will not be allowed to take part.
The event is taking place on Friday 31st October, more commonly referred to as Halloween. With this in mind, all participants can expect a few frights around the course. Along the tracks and hidden in the woods will be Zombies and other Halloween based characters. The characters will be tasked to jump out, chase and scare participants as much as possible. However, at no point will they touch or harm the participants, so at no time should runners touch or harm them. Anybody touching a character will be disqualified and removed from the race and any harm caused will result in police action.
The Course
The course is 3 miles long and involves a mixture of surfaces, including grass, woodlands, pathways and mud!! The route is set around the Country Park Lake. Participants must be mindful of this and take extra care to stay away from any water. At no point does the route involve entering the water, but it does include a bridge over water. To help you around the circuit there will be course marshals who will all be wearing high visibility jackets and equipped with torches. In addition, there will also be lots of signs spaced around the course which point participants in the right direction.
Route three, shown in red on the map below will be the chosen circuit for the Zombie Trail:
Age Restrictions
Anybody can enter this race. However, young people below the age of 14 must be accompanied throughout the race by an adult over the age of 21.
Dress Code
The recommended attire depends on whether you intend to run or walk the course. Runners need to wear suitable footwear for the types of surfaces mentioned above. A good quality running trainer is ideal. With regards to clothing, we recommend running in suitable sportswear designed for running. Please be aware that no foil blankets will be provided at the end of the race so bringing an extra layer of clothing for the start and end of the event is recommended.
Walkers should also wear suitable footwear for the surfaces mentioned above, this could include walking boots or wellington boots to cope with some of the muddier conditions. Those walking the course should wear warmer clothing depending on the weather forecast for the event.
Fancy dress is permitted for walkers and runners, but is worn at your own risk.
Storing Belongings
Participants are welcome to store one bag per person in the function room located at the rear of the Country Park Café. Please ensure that phones and keys are placed in a bag before handing them in to the storage area. A cloakroom attendant will be on hand to assist with your belongings. Please be aware that your belongings are left with us at your own risk and we can take no responsibility for lost or stolen items. On receipt of your personal belongings you will be given a raffle ticket which must be handed in to receive your items back. Anybody who loses their ticket may be asked to wait until all other belongings have been collected before theirs will be released.
Warm Up
Warming up properly for this workout will help you stay injury-free and is the easiest way to improve your race times. The warm-up is an important part of any workout, including running and walking, and one of the most important aspects of a good race. A good warm-up helps prepare the body to run hard, race fast, and will help make your workout easier and more productive
Before the race you are welcome to join in with a fun warm up led by the Melton Learning Hub’s sport and exercise tutors. This will take place 15 minutes prior to the race starting.
Training Programme
We recommend using the BUPA recommended training programme for a 5k runner. This running programme is a great way to get you started if you are not a regular runner. It will help you increase your fitness even if you don't have an event in mind.
The programme sets out a schedule of running three times a week on the following days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. You can train on different days depending on when you have time, but you should keep the recommended rest days between training.
The programme can be found at:
http://www.bupa.co.uk/running/training/training-programmes/beginner-5km/
Other training programmes can be followed and those already accomplished at this level or above should continue to use their own routines.
Entry Details
To enter the event you must first request an entry form by emailing david.cowell@mlh.org.uk or collect one from Melton Country Park Café. The entry form must be complete in full and returned electronically to this email address or it can be posted or handed in, in person to Melton Country Park Café, Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HP. All entrants must also sign the disclaimer on the entry form. Entrants who fail to do this will not be handed an entry pack on the day until it is signed and therefore will not be permitted to take part. Those emailing their forms will receive a confirmation email.
Payment should be made with the entry form.
Adults (over 18) = £5
Juniors (18 and under) = £3
Payment can be made by cash or cheque to the Country Park Café. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Melton Learning Hub’. Or a bank transfer can also be made to Melton Learning Hub
Sort Code - 40-32-14
Account Number – 51601563
Your reference needs to state ‘Zombie followed by your full name’
Entry closes two days prior to the event. All payments must be received before this date.
Race Packs
Each participant will be given a race pack which can be collected from the Country Park Café any time after 9am on the day of the race. We ask that packs should be collected no later than 7pm. Each pack includes a race number, glow sticks and safety pins. Please be aware that this is not a timed race so no timming chips are included. A time will only be recorded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place participants. If you would like to time your own race please feel free to wear your own device.
Prizes
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place have kindly been donated by Melton Sports. This is Melton’s new sports shop located at 6 King Street (by Melton Toys and the Regal Cinema). Prizes will all be presented after the race.
Parking
A limited amount of car parking is available at the Country Park Café, Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HP. However, we recommend that you use the alternative car parks for the Country Park which are located on Redwood Avenue and off doctors lane, as shown on the map below:
First Aid
First aid boxes will be located around the course with appropriate marshals and in the Country Park Café. A water station will be located at the finish line. Trained first aiders will be on hand to deal with any injury. Serious accidents and injury will result in an emergency call. The Country Park Café is equipped with an Automated External Defibrillator. The Melton Learning Hub’s appointed First Aider is William Andrew.
Additional Information
Can walkers please give way to runners at all times. Runners should start the race at the front of the starting point with walkers positioned behind.
We do not recommend that anybody with a medical condition made worse by physical exercise or pregnant females take part in this event.
