Caerphilly 10K

The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k course is based around a single lap course so lead runners are not likely to lap slower participants. The start and finish line are located off Crescent Road, behind Caerphilly Castle, marked by a gantry. Roads will be opened as part of a rolling road closure after the back runners have passed key points on the route.

Event Timetable8.00am Baggage and changing facilities open9.10am 2k entrants assemble9.15am 2k start time9.30am Warm-up activities9.45am 10k starting assembly line open10.00am 10k start timeIn order to facilitate the event a number of road closures will be in place around the route, so please allow plenty of time to arrive at the start line in anticipation of the road closures and in order to take advantage of the baggage check-in at the start line location.Information regarding waves to follow.Each runner will be issued with a timing chip as part of their information pack. The use of timing chips means that all participants will receive an accurate record of their runtime – regardless of which time they cross the Start Gantry.

ParkingThere are car parks within the town centre in close proximity to the starting line, including the Caerphilly Park and Ride, Crescent Road, St Martin’s School, Twyn Car Park (Restricted exit until Route is opened to the public following the run) and Aber Railway Station.If using any of the town centre car parks you are advised to reach them prior to 09:00 to allow time for the implementation of the road closures that will be in place for the event.Coach ParkingThe town’s main coach park is located off Crescent Road, which is a 2-minute walk from the start of the race.DirectionsExit Junction 32 of M4, take the A470 then A468 and follow the signs for Caerphilly.Public TransportCaerphilly Town will host the Caerphilly 10k run on Sunday 19 June 2016. As a result, there will be some disruption to buses from the start of service until 1200 as follows:Firstly, Caerphilly Interchange and bus stops at Southgate Square, Castle Entrance and Ton-y-Felin Chapel will not be in use until after 1200.Before 1200 all buses on routes 26, 50, B5, C16, A, B & C will use the bus stop at Castle Court Bandstand instead of the Interchange and resume their routes at Piccadilly Square or Bedwas Road.

START/FINISH LINE AND RUNNERS AREAThe start/finish line is co-located on Crescent Road, allowing entrants easy access to welfare facilities including water and First Aid if required, which will all be accessible off the start/finish line in the Runners Village.The area has been designed to exclude members of the public from accessing the line. Spectators will be restricted to the grassed areas either side of Crescent Road.The Runners Village will feature welfare facilities & first aid, toilets, baggage handling, changing areas and sports activities.RACE DAY NUMBER & CLOTHINGIn the event that a runner requires medical treatment, medical practitioners will look to the reverse of a runners number for vital medical details about the runner that may seriously impact on any treatment administered. It is primarily for this reason that we request that you do not run under another runner’s allocated number.All runners are required to fill in the medical and contact details on the back of their race number before taking part in the run and that next of kin are aware of their run number.Runners are asked to wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DURING THE RUNRunners are advised to change in to dry clothing as soon as is practical and to drink little and often after the race.The main First Aid Unit will be located at the finish line but there will be First Aid staff located along the route linked by two-way radio communications.Any runners experiencing difficulty should stop running and seek assistance from the nearest first aid unit/staff or event steward/official. If required, transport will be arranged to take runners back to the finish area where the main first aid post is located for potential further treatment.If you feel unwell when you finish – move to the side of the finish area and ask for assistance from the medical team who are on hand and trained to help you.All runners must be prepared to give way and stop to permit emergency service and event vehicles to track along the course route if required.Road ClosuresIn order to ensure the event runs safely, there will need to be a number of road closures put in place. We would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused to local residents and businesses.Please see below for the Caerphilly 10k route which outlines the extent and timings of the road closures.Residents on Van Road and Pontygwindy Road in Caerphilly are reminded that parking restrictions will be in place on the morning of Sunday 18th June to allow the Caerphilly 10k to proceed safely. Cones will be placed along both routes on Saturday evening and residents are requested to find alternative parking arrangements between 8:30 and midday on Sunday 18th June.Please note that Crescent Road is partially closed from Nantgarw Road to the junction of Heol Trecastell estate from 6 am to 1 pm and fully closed between 9 am and 1 pm. Vehicular access will be restricted during this period, except for emergency services vehicles attended emergency calls.ToiletsTemporary toilets will be available at the start / finish line to complement the permanent toilets near Caerphilly Railway Station at the top end of Caerphilly town centre and below the VisitCaerphilly Centre at the lower end of the town centre. 

Event Timetable8.00am Baggage and changing facilities open9.10am 2k entrants assemble9.15am 2k start time9.30am Warm-up activities9.45am 10k starting assembly line open10.00am 10k start timeIn order to facilitate the event a number of road closures will be in place around the route, so please allow plenty of time to arrive at the start line in anticipation of the road closures and in order to take advantage of the baggage check-in at the start line location.Information regarding waves to follow.Each runner will be issued with a timing chip as part of their information pack. The use of timing chips means that all participants will receive an accurate record of their runtime – regardless of which time they cross the Start Gantry.

ParkingThere are car parks within the town centre in close proximity to the starting line, including the Caerphilly Park and Ride, Crescent Road, St Martin’s School, Twyn Car Park (Restricted exit until Route is opened to the public following the run) and Aber Railway Station.If using any of the town centre car parks you are advised to reach them prior to 09:00 to allow time for the implementation of the road closures that will be in place for the event.Coach ParkingThe town’s main coach park is located off Crescent Road, which is a 2-minute walk from the start of the race.DirectionsExit Junction 32 of M4, take the A470 then A468 and follow the signs for Caerphilly.Public TransportCaerphilly Town will host the Caerphilly 10k run on Sunday 19 June 2016. As a result, there will be some disruption to buses from the start of service until 1200 as follows:Firstly, Caerphilly Interchange and bus stops at Southgate Square, Castle Entrance and Ton-y-Felin Chapel will not be in use until after 1200.Before 1200 all buses on routes 26, 50, B5, C16, A, B & C will use the bus stop at Castle Court Bandstand instead of the Interchange and resume their routes at Piccadilly Square or Bedwas Road.

START/FINISH LINE AND RUNNERS AREAThe start/finish line is co-located on Crescent Road, allowing entrants easy access to welfare facilities including water and First Aid if required, which will all be accessible off the start/finish line in the Runners Village.The area has been designed to exclude members of the public from accessing the line. Spectators will be restricted to the grassed areas either side of Crescent Road.The Runners Village will feature welfare facilities & first aid, toilets, baggage handling, changing areas and sports activities.RACE DAY NUMBER & CLOTHINGIn the event that a runner requires medical treatment, medical practitioners will look to the reverse of a runners number for vital medical details about the runner that may seriously impact on any treatment administered. It is primarily for this reason that we request that you do not run under another runner’s allocated number.All runners are required to fill in the medical and contact details on the back of their race number before taking part in the run and that next of kin are aware of their run number.Runners are asked to wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DURING THE RUNRunners are advised to change in to dry clothing as soon as is practical and to drink little and often after the race.The main First Aid Unit will be located at the finish line but there will be First Aid staff located along the route linked by two-way radio communications.Any runners experiencing difficulty should stop running and seek assistance from the nearest first aid unit/staff or event steward/official. If required, transport will be arranged to take runners back to the finish area where the main first aid post is located for potential further treatment.If you feel unwell when you finish – move to the side of the finish area and ask for assistance from the medical team who are on hand and trained to help you.All runners must be prepared to give way and stop to permit emergency service and event vehicles to track along the course route if required.Road ClosuresIn order to ensure the event runs safely, there will need to be a number of road closures put in place. We would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused to local residents and businesses.Please see below for the Caerphilly 10k route which outlines the extent and timings of the road closures.Residents on Van Road and Pontygwindy Road in Caerphilly are reminded that parking restrictions will be in place on the morning of Sunday 18th June to allow the Caerphilly 10k to proceed safely. Cones will be placed along both routes on Saturday evening and residents are requested to find alternative parking arrangements between 8:30 and midday on Sunday 18th June.Please note that Crescent Road is partially closed from Nantgarw Road to the junction of Heol Trecastell estate from 6 am to 1 pm and fully closed between 9 am and 1 pm. Vehicular access will be restricted during this period, except for emergency services vehicles attended emergency calls.ToiletsTemporary toilets will be available at the start / finish line to complement the permanent toilets near Caerphilly Railway Station at the top end of Caerphilly town centre and below the VisitCaerphilly Centre at the lower end of the town centre.