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Everything you need to know

We want your experience at the Great Highnam Court Run to be smooth, enjoyable and safe. Please read the following information carefully ahead of race day.

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Location and arrival

The race starts and finishes at Highnam Court Cricket Ground (Church Field).

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Highnam Court Cricket Club is behind the Community Centre which is located in the village of Highnam on the outskirts of the city of Gloucester. It is three miles northwest of the city on the A40.

 

Directions from Gloucester.

  • Take A40 out of Gloucester (signposted Ross on Wye)

  • When you get to the roundabout which takes you left on to the A48 or straight over to continue on the A40 - take the third exit on the roundabout to access Highnam Court - the entrance is concealed but will be signposted.

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Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your run starts.

 

Timings are being confirmed but the first race will start around 9am.

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Race day timings

  • 10K Canicross: 9:30am

  • 5K Canicross: 9:45am

  • 5K: 10:30am

  • 10K: approx. 11:00am

 

Please note timings may vary slightly on the day.

The Route

The course is a scenic, mixed-terrain route through the private Highnam Court estate.

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  • The race begins in Church Field, looping around Holy Innocents Churchyard

  • Runners then enter open fields before moving into the estate grounds

  • The route passes alongside lakes, landscaped gardens and parkland

  • You’ll run past the rose garden and along hidden woodland paths featuring sculptures and ponds

  • The final stretch follows a footpath back towards Church Field for the finish

 

The 5K is one lap, while the 10K completes two laps.

 

Please note: the terrain includes grass, paths and uneven ground in places.

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A water station will be available approximately halfway through each lap.

Registration

On arrival, follow signage to the registration area where you will:

  • Collect your race number

  • Receive your timing tag

 

Please allow plenty of time before your race start.

  • Bag drop available at the cricket pavilion

  • Toilets and changing facilities available in nearby village halls

  • These areas will be monitored during the event

  • Food and drink vendors will be available for participants and spectators

Facilities

Prizes and results

​All runners will receive:

  • A finisher’s medal

  • A reusable cup

  • Their official finishing time

Trophies will be awarded to:

  • Top 3 men and women (5K & 10K)

  • Top 3 Canicross finishers

  • Top team (based on combined results)

  • First aiders will be on site throughout the event

  • Marshals will be positioned around the course

  • Please take care on uneven terrain

Safety

Running for a charity

We would love for participants to run for a charity of their choice. 

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You can find a sponsorship form here, alternatively, work with your chosen charity to organise a way to fundraise. 

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Please liaise directly with the charity but let us know who you will be supporting and we will be happy to support them by adding their information to our website.

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