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Race Information

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The Mey 10k event is now full and entry has been CLOSED. A waiting list is available and if you would like to be added, please e-mail - mey10k@hotmail.co.uk.
No entries on the day.
Race entry limit of 300 runners.
Minimum age for SAL registered runners is 15 on day of race.
Minimum age for all other runners is 16 on day of race.
The race will start at 14.00.
Registration will be open from 12.00 - 13.30 and runners will need to collect their race numbers and timing chip from there.
The Registration Tent will be adjacent to the Castle of Mey.
T-shirts should be collected in the Registration Tent before the race starts.
Before the race starts we ask all runners to stay off the road to allow access and egress for castle visitors.
The course is SAL measured and is undulating with a short off-road section in the first 1.5 miles and an out and back section.
There will be a water station at 3 miles and at the finish. Please ensure you drink plenty of fluids before, during and after the event.
There will be two race lead cyclists and a sweep vehicle.
The race route will close at 15.30.
Timing chips must be returned after the race. A charge of £5 will be enforced for non-returned chips.
Please obey the instructions of the marshals at all times, taking particular note at road junctions.
MP3 players are not permitted and we appreciate your cooperation with this instruction.

If you cannot take part please e-mail - mey10k@hotmail.co.uk - as soon as possible. Your race fee is non-refundable.

Children's Fun Run

A 2km Children's Fun Run will be held at 1.00pm.
There will be a cost of £2 to enter, with registration on the day.
Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

Parking / Refreshments

Parking available at the Castle of Mey - please car share with fellow runners and family and friends.
There will be a £1 parking charge per car. The proceeds will be donated to the Castle of Mey Trust.
Refreshments are available in the Castle of Mey visitor centre.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Toilets and basic changing facilities will be available close to the start / finish area.
There are no showering facilities.

Prizes

1st, 2nd & 3rd Male & Female
1st, 2nd & 3rd Male & Female Veteran
1st Male & Female Local Athlete
1st Male & Female Kilted Athlete
1st Male & Female Team

A runner will only be eligible to win one individual prize. Team prizes are additional to the individual categories. Prize giving will take place at 15.45 close to the start/finish and registration area.

Finishing Area

After crossing the finish line, marshals will be available to help remove timing chips.
Runners can then collect a goody bag containing a memento of the race.
Only once runners have returned their timing chip and collected their goody bag, can they then join their family and friends.

Race Results

We hope to have the race results available on the day and on this website the following day.

Directions to the Castle of Mey

The Castle of Mey is located on the north coast of Caithness on the A836.
It is about 15 miles east of Thurso and six miles west of John O'Groats.
Click here (or image right) to view the route from Inverness to Mey in Google Maps.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome to the Castle of Mey on race day.
There will be a £1 parking charge per car. The proceeds will be donated to the Castle of Mey Trust.

Accommodation

If you are looking for accommodation, we would recommend the following places:-

Waterside House, 3 Janet Street, Thurso located only 13 miles from the Castle of Mey.
- E:mail - info@watersidehouse.org
- Telephone No - 01847 894751
- Website - www.watersidehouse.org