Hi Everyone

 

I thought I had better give you an update on the latest situation.

 

We have applied for a licence and I was hoping that we would have had it granted today. However, England Athletics and RunBritain are both waiting until consultation with Sport England/DCMS provides updated guidance (expected week commencing 22nd March) before granting new licences.

 

I see no reason at this stage why we will not get a licence, but I don't want to turn your waiting list entries into real paid for ones until we actually have the licence. No licence, no insurance, no race!

 

At this stage we only have 50 entries overall, which is disappointing. I am not sure if people are not keen, thinking it is too soon, or if they are waiting until the entries are fully opened, or are confused by the message on the entry site saying the races are full. Marking them as full is the only way that I can open the waiting list.

 

If you have friends who might be interested, please encourage them to enter, ignoring the race full message.

 

We are fully committed to going ahead, providing we get the licence regardless of entry numbers.

 

If we get less than 100 entries, we will combine everyone into a single race with U13s finishing after 1 lap. More than 100, we will look at other options e.g. one female race and one male race. The rational will remain to limit the numbers on site and to condense the timetable, which is currently extended to allow runners from an earlier race to leave the venue before others arrive.

 

Look out for another update and/or a request for payment next week.

 

Cheers