The route was officially measured in
2008 and will be measured again before the 2009 race. The map
below shows approximate distances.
The start and finish
will be in Alrebury Park where toilets and limited changing facilities
will be available.
The route will take in
the picturesque centre of Alresford, the local watercress beds and the
Avenue.
Parking will be available at Perins School and the Watercress Line (free on Sundays) - Parking will not be available at Alrebury Park
Runners' Briefing Notes
You will be running on roads that are open to traffic - please be aware of traffic at all times
Please follow the marshals' instructions
Please use the right hand side
of the road on the out and back section and the left hand side at all
other times - the marshals will give you directions
Please use the pavement alongside the Avenue on the return route to Arlebury Park (this is the measured line of the route)
Please don't drop water bottles etc along the route (someone has to pick them up...)
In the event of injury or emergency please contact the nearest marshal
Please keep moving once you have crossed the finish line
Click herefor some pictures of the route... (don't click this link if you are on dial-up...)
The total rise and fall of the route is about 600 feet - so it's probably not a course for a PB but it is a great run.
