HELL IN THE MIDDLE

NEW VENUE!
Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG

www.trentham.co.uk

Saturday 9th February 2013

Wave 1 – 10:00am [SOLD OUT]

Wave 2 – 10:15am [SOLD OUT]

If you would still like to enter please call us on 03332 400 616 and we’ll be able to advise whether we have had any late cancellations.

ABOUT THE EVENT

The HellRunner trilogy arrives at a dastardly new venue for 2013. Don’t be fooled by the beautiful lake and gardens. We’ve found hills, thrills and wet stuff aplenty for Hell In The Middle!

The Brooks HellRunner is over multi-terrain and varying underfoot conditions. There will be everything from running tracks and trails to water-filled areas and plenty of steep hills. Expect to get cold and wet! It will be nature at its toughest. The course will be marked but do not expect to see mile or kilometre markers….that’s for those softy road running types. All you need to know is that the course will be probably more than 10 and less than 12 miles in length. Hey! With what we have in store, who’s counting?

IT IS NOT NECESSARY THAT YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO SWIM BUT PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THE COURSE MAY WELL BE UNEVEN, SLIPPERY, STONY AND WET…

The Brooks HellRunner – We’re talking REAL TRAIL RUNNING!

Start Times

There will be two separate waves. Wave 1will commence at 1000am and Wave 2 will commence 15 minutes later. You will be required to nominate your wave start preference at the time of entry and this will be highlighted on your race number.

Getting There

Hell In The Middle takes at Trentham Gardens, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke on Trent,ST4 8JG.

From The M6 North or South
Exit junction 15 of M6
Follow A500 towards Stoke-on-Trent for 1 mile
Exit right at roundabout and follow A34 towards Stone
Trentham’s main North Entrance is 1 mile on the right
For South Entrance continue on A34 for another mile exiting right at the next roundabout

From The A50
At The Britannia Stadium
Exit left at roundabout and follow A500 for 1 mile
Exit left at roundabout and follow A34 towards Stone
Trentham’s main North Entrance is 1 mile on the right
For South Entrance continue on A34 for another mile exiting right at the next roundabout

Getting Here By Train:

Nearest station is Stoke-on-Trent, approximately 3 miles from Trentham. Stafford Station is approximately 8 miles from Trentham. Buses and Taxis are readily available at the station.

For detailed information about Trentham Gardens go to: www.trentham.co.uk

Event Car Parking

Parking for Hell In The Middle will be signed via the main ‘north’ entrance for Trentham Gardens. Please use ST4 8JG if using a satnav. Upon arrival follow the signs for HellRunner Parking.

The event parking area will be a relatively short walk to the event start / finish area and to all the on-site retail facilities.

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Baggage

There will be a manned baggage area close to the Start / Finish. Please note that we cannot guarantee the safety of any item(s) left in this area.

Changing

There will be a changing marquee at the start/finish area. A lot of people will choose to use this though so we strongly recommend that you arrive in your running clothes and bring additional warm and dry items to put on for your return journey. We regret that there are NO SHOWER facilities on site at the venue.

Timing & Results

There will be a race clock at the start / finish line. Results will appear at the results page on the following Monday but remember NO CHIP = NO TIME.

Race Photography

Extensive race pictures will be available to view and purchase after the event. For more details visit the results & photos page.

First Aid

Medical support will be present on the course and at the finish. You should be relatively fit and have no known medical conditions. Please note – do not run with a cold or flu. This can be extremely dangerous.

Toilets

Toilet facilities will be available (especially for those of a nervous disposition!) but we encourage all competitors to make use of any alternative toilet facilities en route to the event. May we ask all competitors to be respectful of the local environment, facilities and other competitors in all sanitary matters!

Water

One drinks station will be at about the halfway point and another at the finish. However, please bring your own water to drink before and after the event start. All competitors will also receive a complimentary FOR GOODNESS SHAKES sports nutrition refuelling drink upon completion of HellRunner.

Goody Bag & Survivor’s Medal

An event goody bag and an exclusive survivor’s medal will be handed out close to the finish funnel. This will include your special souvenir Brooks HellRunner tee shirt and some other goodies!

Prizes

The first 3 men & first 3 women across the line will be awarded prizes on the day at the venue. There will be NO age-group prizes as in previous years. Prize-winners will be issued with their prize on the day and if they are not present will be notified by post within one week of the event.

Refreshments

Hot food and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue.

Your Race Number and Race Timing Device

These will be posted out no earlier than two weeks before the race and sent to the address you provided at the time of entry.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT ADDRESS. IF REQUIRED, REPLACEMENT NUMBERS AND TIMING DEVICES WILL BE CHARGED AT £10.00 AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE.

Refund Policy

We will be happy to offer a refund minus an admin fee of £7.50 for anyone wishing to withdraw from Hell Up North until FRIDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2012.

Until this date you are also able to transfer between HellRunner events for an admin fee of £7.50. Please call the TrailPlus Team on 03332 400616 if you wish to take advantage of this offer.

After FRIDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2012 we regret that we will not be able to provide any refund or credit transfer or credit either in full or in part whatever the circumstances of the entrants’ non-attendance.

LITTLE DEVILS FUN RUN

Open to all ages, the Fun Run will commence at 09.30am sharp, with entries on the day being taken up until 09.15am. No timing chip will be issued for this but please ensure your allocated race number is worn. Fun Run numbers will not be mailed out but made available for collection from Race Registration on the morning of the run. The Fun Run will be approximately 1.5miles in length.

HELL IN THE MIDDLE CHECK LIST – DON’T FORGET!

When you receive your race number pin it to your race vest….IMMEDIATELY!
Keep your race timing device safe and securely attach to your race-day shoes.
A full change of warm and dry clothing.
Money for tea / coffee / food / kit.
To eat a healthy meal and to avoid alcohol the night before the event.
To eat something light and drink plenty of water prior to the event
Some toilet paper.
And finally, your sense of humour!

PROVISIONAL HELL IN THE MIDDLE RESULTS will be posted within 12 hours of each event