Chelmsford Winter Series marathon
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Date: 12 January 2025
Please note that there will be two different start times:
11:00 for classes on the 3-mile course (classes 30-39)
12:00 for classes on the 8-mile & 5-mile courses (classes 1-25).
Schedule:
09:00 - Check-in opens
10:30 - Deadline for check-in for Classes 30-39 (3-mile course)
10:30 - Race Briefing for Classes 30-39
11:00 - Start for Classes 30-39
11:30 - Check-in closes for Classes 1-25 (payment only - no new entries or changes)
11:30 - Race Briefing for Classes 1-25
12:00 - Start for Classes 1-25
14:00 - Prizegiving - for the day and for the series
Distances:
Group 1 (Classes 1-10) - 8 miles - 0 portages
Group 2 (Classes 20-25) - 5 miles - 0 portages
Group 3 (Classes 30-39) - 3 miles - 0 portages
See the main Winter Series page for the list of classes
Please note that there will be two different start times:
11:00 for classes on the 3-mile course (classes 30-39)
12:00 for classes on the 8-mile & 5-mile courses (classes 1-25).
Schedule:
09:00 - Check-in opens
10:30 - Deadline for check-in for Classes 30-39 (3-mile course)
10:30 - Race Briefing for Classes 30-39
11:00 - Start for Classes 30-39
11:30 - Check-in closes for Classes 1-25 (payment only - no new entries or changes)
11:30 - Race Briefing for Classes 1-25
12:00 - Start for Classes 1-25
14:00 - Prizegiving - for the day and for the series
Distances:
Group 1 (Classes 1-10) - 8 miles - 0 portages
Group 2 (Classes 20-25) - 5 miles - 0 portages
Group 3 (Classes 30-39) - 3 miles - 0 portages
See the main Winter Series page for the list of classes
Winter Series General Information:
For information about the things which are standard for all races in the series, see the main Winter Series page
For information about the things which are standard for all races in the series, see the main Winter Series page
- Entering
- Classes
- Safety
- Rules (including portaging)
Courses:
The race will be run from outside the Clubhouse, through the town to the black pedestrian bridge in Admirals Park & back, depending upon class 1 loop, 2 loop or 3 loops to finish outside the Clubhouse. There will be no portages.
The race will be run from outside the Clubhouse, through the town to the black pedestrian bridge in Admirals Park & back, depending upon class 1 loop, 2 loop or 3 loops to finish outside the Clubhouse. There will be no portages.
Accessible Facilities: separate accessible changing and toilet facilities can be accessed through the main Clubhouse. Please ask the kitchen team for access.
Course map: click map to download as PDF.
Responsibilities:
- Race Organiser - Owen Shephard-Wyatt
- Event Safety Coordinator - Tim Chamberlain
- Welfare Officer - Zowie Shephard-Wyatt
Safety notes:
- Risk Assessment (to follow)
- Safety Plan (to follow)
Location & Facilities:
Booking in, changing facilities, refreshments and prize-giving will be at Chelmsford CC Clubhouse (Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford CM2 0DE). See map at http://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/index.php?page=find-us
Toilets: Four toilets on site - two Men's on the left hand side of the Kitchen Area and two Ladies' on the right hand side of the Kitchen.
Accessible Facilities: Separate accessible toilet and changing facilities available in main club house, please ask the kitchen team for access.
Fire Safety: If the fire alarm sounds, please exit the club house via the nearest exit and head to the muster point under the High Bridge Road. No fire alarm tests or drills are planned.
Booking in, changing facilities, refreshments and prize-giving will be at Chelmsford CC Clubhouse (Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford CM2 0DE). See map at http://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/index.php?page=find-us
Toilets: Four toilets on site - two Men's on the left hand side of the Kitchen Area and two Ladies' on the right hand side of the Kitchen.
Accessible Facilities: Separate accessible toilet and changing facilities available in main club house, please ask the kitchen team for access.
Fire Safety: If the fire alarm sounds, please exit the club house via the nearest exit and head to the muster point under the High Bridge Road. No fire alarm tests or drills are planned.
Parking:
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There is parking in the Baddow Road Car Park (CM2 7PJ). Access this car park by travelling along Parkway (A1060); turn left on Baddow Road, passing the Salvation Army building. Follow the road turning right. The clubhouse is a short walk from the car park, over two foot bridges, or can be paddled from the signed small portage.
There is additional paid for car parking for vehicles under 2m in the Meadows retail surface carpark - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tWe22xSK3Z3by3Kp6 Tall Vehicles Parking: Access through the hight restriction is tightly controlled at the request of the Council. This will be open between 9:00 and 9:30 before the race and 14:30 and 15:00 after the event. Arrival or departure outside of these windows must be arranged via the Race Organiser. Trailer Parking: If you intend to bring a trailer, please contact the Race Organiser for details. |
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Sustainability & the Environment:
Disposable drink systems, energy gel sachets and other racing rubbish should be disposed of appropriately.
Disposable drink systems, energy gel sachets and other racing rubbish should be disposed of appropriately.
General:
Please make sure that you have also read rules, safety notes and booking in instructions on the main Winter Series page.
Please make sure that you have also read rules, safety notes and booking in instructions on the main Winter Series page.
