The EMGP Rugby Six

(Under UKA rules, BVAF Grade 1 event, MCAA permit applied for)

Wednesday 28 July 2021 at 7:45pm

This race is part of the EAST MIDLANDS GRAND PRIX 2021

This race will be held under covid-19 restrictions according to government advice and Runbritain guidelines, which may change at any time. QR codes will be available at the start for those using the NHS test and trace app.

Course records : men - D.Payne 29:15 (1995); women – Kate Ramsey 33:57 (2006)

Venue : St Andrews RFC, Ashlawn Road, Rugby, CV22 5QQ

Entries: Online entries only via the Results Base website – no entries on the night – use your series number if you have one; otherwise your number will be sent by post.

Race Limit: 375 Runners

Entry Fee: £15/£17 unattached; if the event has to be cancelled due to covid-19 restrictions, 90% of your race fee will be refunded.

Directions: From M1 leave at J18, follow signs to Rugby (A428). On entering Rugby take left fork at the Paddox public house (B4429 - Ashlawn Rd). St Andrews RFC is ½ mile on the left.

From M45 leave at J1, follow signs to RUGBY (A45), turn towards RUGBY at traffic lights in Dunchurch, take second exit at next roundabout (B4429 - Ashlawn Rd). St Andrews RFC is 1 ½ miles on the right.

On the night: Do not race if you have been unwell or have any of the covid-19 symptoms. Social distancing must always be maintained. Hand sanitiser will be available at the start and finish. It is the runner’s responsibility to provide his/her own water.

Registration: No registration – replacement numbers from Results Base at the finish.

Changing facilities: no changing facilities – there will be toilets on site.

Start and finish are adjacent to the clubhouse. The course is a single 6 mile loop of Ashlawn Rd, Onley Lane and Barby Lane. The start will be in waves of 30 every 30 seconds. Do not enter the sanitised start area until your wave number is called. Only Competitors & Officials will be allowed in the Sanitised Area around the Start & Finish.

Spectators are discouraged

Refreshments: no refreshments.

Presentation: no presentations – awards will be sent by post after the race.

Results: Results will be posted on the Results Base website immediately after the race and on this website within 24 hours.