EVENT GUIDE
Welcome to the third edition of the Windsor & Eton Brewery Runfest, we’ve grown this event slowly over the past two years and we’re really looking forward to delivering a fantastic experience for everybody taking part in this year’s event.
This year we’ve got more of everything that’s made past events great, more runners, food vendors, musicians and some great brands helping to support the event.
SEE YOU IN THE EVENT VILLAGE
LEE BROWN
RACE DIRECTOR
THE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY - 19/10/2019
START | FINISH | EVENT | LOCATION |
12:00 | 16:00 | REGISTRATION & BAG DROP | ALEXANDRA GARDENS |
14:00 | HALF MARATHON START | BATH ISLANDS | |
14:30 | 10KM START | BATH ISLANDS | |
15:00 | 5KM START | BATH ISLANDS | |
16:30 | FAMILY FUN RUN START | BATH ISLANDS |
TRAVEL
Alexandra Gardens, Barry Avenue, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5JA
BY TRAIN
Windsor is just half-hour from London Paddington & just under an hour from London Waterloo.
Windsor is also well connected to trains from Reading and wider services.
The venue is a short walk from both Windsor & Eton Riverside and Central stations.
PARKING
Given the inclusion and promotion of beer at this event, we would like you to come by train and take full advantage of the event. However, if you decide to come by car parking is widely available in the town centre with parking available in close proximity at the following car parks.
Alexandra Car & Coach Park – Barry Ave, Windsor SL4 5HZ
Barry Avenue Car Park – 21 Vansittart Rd, Windsor SL4 5BZ
River Street & Castle Car Parks – 2 River St, Windsor SL4 1QT
REGISTRATION & BAG DROP
At registration, you will be provided with everything you need to take part in the event on the day.
Bibs are not sent out in the post and will be collected on the day.
Please have your ID or ticket ready to display when you arrive for the event.
There is a free bag drop adjacent for those needing to leave a bag whilst they run.
BIB NUMBER
You’ll receive a bib number which contains your timing chip.
FOOD TOKEN
You’ll receive one food token per entry which can be redeemed at any of our vendors.
BEER TOKEN
You’ll receive two beer tokens per entry which can be redeemed at the bar for draft or bottles of select beers to take away.
THE RACE
ATHLETE BRIEFING
This will take place at 5 minutes prior to the start of each distance and cover any key changes or event peculiarities.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Our medical team will be on standby throughout the event looking for anybody in trouble. In the event of any medical problems please contact the event team. We recommend keeping your mobile phone on you throughout the event so you can contact us for support as needed.
RACE DETAILS
AID STATIONS
There are two aid stations located on the course each passed twice.
The feed station will be stocked at a minimum with the following
- Water
- Energy Drink
- Bananas
- Flapjacks/Cookies or similar
- Isotonic Tablets
AID STATIONS
There is one aid station located on the course passed twice.
The feed station will be stocked at a minimum with the following
- Water
- Energy Drink
- Bananas
- Flapjacks/Cookies or similar
- Isotonic Tablets
AID STATIONS
There are no aid stations on the 5km course so please make sure you take with you everything you will need to enjoy the run.
EVENT RULES
- Bone conducting headphones are permitted during the event only
- At road crossings and when running on country lanes pay close attention to any traffic.
- No littering shall take place at any time during the event. If you are seen littering by our team you will be disqualified from the event.
THE FESTIVAL
EXPLORE THE BREWERY
On the day you can wander over and explore the brewery floor.
Staff will be on hand to explain the workings of the brewery and answer your questions.
In town early? We’ve got a runners only tour at 11am you can book now on the link below.
CHAT WITH A NUTRITIONIST
Ever wished you could just sit down for 10 minutes and pick a nutritionists brain – well at this event you can.
Via the link below you’re able to book a free 1 to 1 appointment with one of our nutritionists who can answer your burning questions.
THE WOOZY PIG
Succulent sausages and street food
MIZ CARIB
Great Caribbean Cuisine
BLUEGRASS BILLS
‘Hearty Southern Street Food
THE MUSIC
DAN PRYDE
Dan is a solo artist from Burnham. He typically plays both rock covers and originals with influences such as Oasis, Green Day, Sex Pistols, My Chemical Romance and The Smashing Pumpkins. Dan’s original songs tend to follow an acoustic folk/punk style.
DON'T LOOK NOW
Don’t Look Now are an indie pop band from Windsor, UK playing melodic, catchy pop songs with a wry sense of humour.
DAMIAN DELAHUNTY
Damian is a singer with Great repertoire of songs from the 50’s to present day, he uses just an acoustic guitar and has a very organic and extremely varied sound from John Denver to daft punk and everything in between.
AWARDS
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Awards will be presented at 4pm at the bandstand in the event village
HALF MARATHON
FIRST MALE & FEMALE
A Pair of Brooks Trainers, Fullsteam Gift Voucher & WEBREW Giftset.
SECOND MALE & FEMALE
Fullsteam Gift Voucher & WEBREW Giftset.
THIRD MALE & FEMALE
Fullsteam Gift Voucher & WEBREW Giftset.
10km
FIRST MALE & FEMALE
Aftershokz Headphones, Fullsteam Gift Voucher & WEBREW Giftset
SECOND MALE & FEMALE
Fullsteam Gift Voucher & WEBREW Giftset
THIRD MALE & FEMALE
Fullsteam Gift Voucher & WEBREW Giftset
