2021 Race Update - email sent 13:30 on 4th March to existing race entrants
2021 Update (4th March)
We reluctantly took the decision to cancel all our races for 2021 up to and including the Autumn 5k in September. This was mainly due to the uncertainties presented by Covid and difficulties in finding suitable dates, as we had to keep pushing back the start of our racing year. Also, we feel that the safety of runners and the general public would be compromised: as a by-product of the Covid situation many more people are walking their dogs and kids (including pushchairs) on our usual courses either on the “pink path” or in Locke Park – the resulting congestion increases the risk of collisions and conflicts.
This also includes the new Zetland half/full Marathon due to be held on 18th April 2021 – the new date for this is Sunday 5th June 2022.
Those people that have entries for these races including those deferred from last year, will automatically have their entries deferred to 2022, with the option a refund if should they request one.
This leaves the calendar clear to have different races at different venues as the easing of Covid restriction allow.
The first such opportunity will be on Good Friday, 2nd April – we will be staging a 5km event at Redcar Rugby Club in line with England Athletics stage 1 on the road map.
For further details and entry click here. Entries are being taken on a waiting list basis until such time as we are 100% certain of going ahead.
Note: General information updates that are emailed to all entrants will also be posted here
We are also planning to organise the Fox Rush 3km Time Trial on Friday 7th May, 7pm as a one off event, originally scheduled as a series back in October 2020.
For further details and entry click here. Entries are being taken on a waiting list basis until such time as we are 100% certain of going ahead.
Important news regarding Redcar Running Festival
Due to non covid related reason the date has been changed to 10th October 2021.
Again, those people that have entries for these races including those deferred from last year, who are unable to make the new date, can request that their entry to be deferred to 2022 or refunded.
Also due to redevelopment work in the Majuba Road area, the start and finish will need to be relocated, although the basic half marathon course will be the planned 2 laps of the out & back Majuba Road to Marske Coast Road, and the shorter races fitting inside this footprint. Further details to follow.
Finally we are very hopeful that we will be able to stage a 2 lap 5 mile race on Sunday 25th July - check back for further updates.
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Fox Rush 3km Time Trial - Event Cancelled - sent to entrants 26th Sept 10.20am
Hi
I regret to have to tell you, that I have decided to cancel the Fox Rush 3km Time Trial Series.
Since last Saturday we have taken just one entry and with current numbers we stand to lose £700 (First Aid, Toilets etc) which is too much of a risk for the club’s finances.
I am not sure if runner’s reluctance was due to the 5 race format, the venue or just nervousness of the COVID situation – and it is the latter point following Redcar & Cleveland being placed on the government’s watch list that has prompted me to take this action now.
Cancelling is not without cost as each entry has a processing fee - which is one reason why I opted for a single entry for 5 events. I have already purchased the bespoke medals so I will try again perhaps with just a one-off event next year.
So in the meantime please stay safe and do your bit to see off this horrible virus!
Regards
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Autumn Coast 3k time trial - entrants info - sent to entrants 30th August 8.40pm
Please find attached information, which explains how the event will be run. We ran a New Marske Harriers only earlier this month and we have tweaked a couple of things.
So please take the time read the info and don't make assumptions.
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Autumn Coast Road Race - update - sent to entrants 3rd August 8.05pm
I am writing to let you know that Autumn Coast Road 5k (2nd September) will go ahead assuming that there is no deterioration to current Covid-19 levels.
In order to satisfy RunBritain Guidance and the Local Authority we have made several changes:
- Distance is now 3km (Certified Course) instead of 5km
- Time Trial Format ie we will start runners at 10 second intervals starting with fastest runner, finishing with the slowest to minimise overtaking.
- Event will start at 7pm (not 7:15)
- There will be no prizes, however all runners will receive a voucher for a post race drink at Redcar Rugby Club – there is a large outdoor area with well spaced picnic benches
- The Maximum number of runners will be 120
I have attached some more detailed information – which will be further updated in due course. Please read this and if you decide that the new format in not to your liking then please let me know by replying to this email and I will refund your entry. This will allow your place to be made availablr to others.
Cheers
Graham Hall
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Redcar Running Festival 2020- Cancelled - sent to entrants on 31st July 5.15pm
Despite our best efforts to make sure the 2020 Redcar Running Festival would go ahead; we have reluctantly had to cancel the event.
When we put the date back by a month it was to buy time before we had to make significant financial commitments. Now that month has passed and risks surrounding making those commitments have not improved. Indeed, as you will be aware, in some parts of the country the situation has got worse.
So what happens now?
We will automatically defer your entry to next year’s event on Sunday 3rd October 2021 – this will guarantee you place at the price you have already paid – these prices will not be available for 2021.
When entries for 2021 open you will automatically appear on the entry list and you will be sent a confirmation email.
If you would prefer a refund then please reply to this email and I will refund you via the EntryCentral system. The refund will be the amount that you paid less the EntryCentral processing fees which we cannot recover (4% or 50p min)
In association with RunClusive we set up a Virtual Redcar Run Fest, you can enter using the links below. Please note that there is no connection between these virtual events and the actual Redcar Running Festival.
Redcar Virtual 5K: https://www.runclusive.com/events/redcar-virtual-5k/
Redcar Virtual 10K: https://www.runclusive.com/events/redcar-virtual-10k/
Redcar Virtual Half Marathon: https://www.runclusive.com/events/redcar-virtual-half-marathon/
Redcar Virtual Marathon: https://www.runclusive.com/events/redcar-virtual-marathon/
As part of the attempt to go ahead this year we changed the half marathon course to a two lap one. We realised that the two laps could be easily doubled to provide an easily managed marathon course. So, with that in mind we are planning a Redcar Zetland Full and Half Marathon on Sunday 18th April 2021 – Covid-19 restrictions permitting of course.
So two dates to put in your 2021 diary are:
Sunday 18th April – Redcar Zetland Full and Half Marathon.
Sunday 3rd October – Redcar Running Festival
Cheers
Graham Hall
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Redcar Running Festival - Covid 19 Update - sent to entrants on 24th June 9pm
In an attempt to ensure the 2020 Redcar Running Festival will go ahead we have made some changes.
We have changed the date to 25th October 2020 ie 4 weeks later. We hope that this will buy us time and that the Covid 19 restrictions will have eased enough for us to go ahead.
We have also decided to change the Half Marathon course to a 2 lap one using the the Coast Road to Marske section (and omitting the Trunk Road Section). This will help protect the financial viability of the event.
As a results of the course change the race timetable will also change, provisionally as follows:
9:15 2k Fun Run
9:40 Half Marathon
9:50 5k
10:05 10k
Of course we still can't be sure that we will be able to go ahead, and if we do have to cancel due extended Covid 19 restrictions (or if you are unable to attend the new date) you will be able to have your entry deferred to next year or refunded (the refund amount will be the total entry fee paid less the EntryCentral processing charge included in that fee, which we can’t recover).
Cheers
Graham Hall
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Everone Active 10k- Race Cancellation Info - Email sent 3:00pm 1st May
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Locke Park Pie & Peas 5 Miler Cancellation Info - Email sent 3:30pm 24th March
Due to the coronavirus situation and England Athletics updated advice stating that all athletics activity should be suspended at least until 31st May we have cancelled this race,
What are we doing with your entry?
Our default position is to defer your entry to 2021 which means you have a guaranteed place and no further charge.
This gives you full value and me least work!
I will refund anyone who emails a request, the amount will be the total entry fee paid less the EntryCentral processing charge included in that fee, which we can’t recover.
Typically this fee is 50p for EA registered and 56p for unregistered.
Stay safe and where possible stay at home
Keep Calm and Keep Washing Your Hands!
Regards
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Coast Road Race Cancellation Info - Email sent 3:30pm 17th March
Due to the coronavirus situation we have no option except to cancel the first two races of the Coast Road Race Series. This is also in accordance with England Athletics updated advice.
Please read the rest of this email carefully so you don’t email me to ask a question that is already answered!
For the avoidance of doubt, the Mermaid 10k (10th April) and Spring Coast Road 5k (28th April) are cancelled and will not be re-arranged.
Entries for the Everyone Active 10k (14th June) and Summer Coast Road 5k (15th July) have been suspended and will either re-open or be cancelled depending on how the situation develops.
What are we doing with your entry?
The situation is complicated by the fact we have some (most) people that have entered all five races as a series and received a discount whilst others have entered on a race by race basis.
Our default position is to defer your entry to 2021 which means you have a guaranteed place and no further charge. This gives you full value and me least work!
I will refund anyone who emails a request, the amount as per the table below ie the total entry fee paid less the EntryCentral processing charge included in that fee, which we can’t recover.
Those runners that have entered the whole series will need to enter the remaining individual races should we re-open entries. I will email you in advance on a race by race basis ahead of re-opening so that you are best placed to get an entry ahead of others.
Note if you have an entry originally purchased by someone else the refund will be to their card, not yours.
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Event Entered |
Amount of refund |
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EA Registered |
Unregistered |
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Whole Series |
Paid £31.50 – refund £30.24 |
Paid £45.00 – refund £43.20 |
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Mermaid 10k |
Paid £12.50 – refund £12.00 |
Paid £15.50 – refund £14.88 |
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Spring Coast Road 5k |
Paid £5.50 – refund £5.00 |
Paid £8.00 – refund £7.50 |
The situation that we all find ourselves in is without precedent but Keep Calm and Keep Washing Your Hands!
Regards
Graham Hall
Chairman, New Marske Harriers
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