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June 8, 2025
Wallingford Thames Run 2025
2025 RACE INFORMATION
Crowmarsh Gifford School on Sunday 8th June 2025 (09:00 am)
Under England Athletics rules, Permit Number 2658995
Thank you for your support of the 2024 Wallingford Thames Run. Please read the race information factsheet below for important details about the event.
Should you have any further questions before the day, please email thamesruncommittee@gmail.com
Thanks again and enjoy the run!
2025 Thames Run Committee
Event Timetable & Race Start
Race Location - The full address is Crowmarsh Gifford School, Old Reading Road Crowmarsh Gifford Wallingford, OX10 8EN. Please see notes about parking below.
Event Timetable
0715 Gates to Crowmarsh Gifford School open. Refreshments available.
0730 Race number collection and on the day registration opens in school hall. This will be signposted.
0730 Baggage drop opens.
0800 On the day entries close.
0835 Race Registration closes.
0840 Warmup starts.
0845 Baggage drop closes.
0855 Race briefing.
0900 Race start. Please line up in order of expected time.
1030 Award ceremony on the school playing field.
1530 Car Park closes.
Race - Runners to assemble near the front of the school by 8:40 am for the warmup, race briefing and to be called forward by Race Officials. The fastest 10k runners (sub-40 mins) are encouraged to start near the front, with slower runners (60 mins+) towards the rear. 5k runners will be asked to start at the rear of the field. Your timing chip, supplied by Stuweb, will give your actual time. Unless you expect to finish at the front of the field, there is no need to start at the front. The race is due to start at 9.30am. We may need to hold off on starting the race until the road is clear. Please note that immediately after the start you will be on a public road, so please be alert for traffic.
Parking & Transport - Car parking will open at 7.00am and is available until 3.30pm at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology on Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, OX10 8BB– approximately 800m from the start/finish. There is plenty of space to park here. No parking will be possible near the start/finish on Old Reading Road. Please do not park in the pub car park or local streets.
The Course & Runner Information
The Course - The Thames Run is multi-terrain route along local footpaths and the banks of the River Thames, and back through the historic market town of Wallingford. For the 5k event, runners complete one circuit of the route and for the 10k route two. Runners need to take care when approaching the finish area to ensure that they do not start a second lap (5k runners) or cross the finish line (10k runners). Marshals will be in place to guide runners onto the 5k finish or 10k second lap. We will do our best to make the run as free flowing as possible, however there are some narrower sections and a few gates on the course. There are road crossings on each circuit within Wallingford and following Wallingford Bridge. Please be considerate to pedestrians and other runners and take care when crossing roads during the run. Runners must follow the Highway code.
Runner Information - All runners will be briefed by the Race Start Co-ordinator immediately prior to the race about potential hazards.
This includes:
the need to keep to footpaths,
taking special care when crossing roads: The marshals are on the course to direct you and will not stop traffic,
keeping clear of livestock,
being considerate to other runners and pedestrians when going through smaller gates and narrow sections,
ensuring you stay sufficiently hydrated,
not using mobile phones or music players whilst you run. PLEASE OBSERVE THIS RULE for your personal safety. Part of the route is on shared roads. Marshals will stop any runner who they see wearing earphones/headphones,
If you feel unwell or do not want to complete the race please inform the nearest marshal so that we can keep track of all runners.
Race Number - Your race number will contain your timing chip. Please make sure the number is visible on the front of your vest during the run. Safety pins will be provided. Please fill in the emergency contact information and medical details on the back of your race number.
General Route Safety and Marshalling:
The route is partly cross country, hence it is possible that some slips and trips may occur. However, the Organising Committee will endeavour to ensure that, as far as reasonable, practicable significant hazards will be either be removed or marked accordingly.
All significant route changes points will have at least one marshal to supplement signage.
All marshals will be fully briefed prior to taking up their stations by the Volunteer Marshal Coordinator. They have been instructed to bring a mobile phone and will have the number of the First Aid providers and Race Director. All marshals will be provided with, and be expected to wear, yellow hi-vis bibs for visibility.
Marshals will be provided with a leaflet detailing the route, their position on it, their duties and emergency contact numbers.
Route marshals will remain at their station until stood down by the sweeper.
If you have any difficulties during the run please contact a marshal.
Toilets - We regret that there are no changing facilities available. Toilets will be positioned near to the start line.
First Aid - First Aid facilities will be available at the event. Please ensure any important medical information is detailed on the back of your race number.
Water - Water will be available at the finish and after the 5k mark for those participating in the 10k.
Bag Drop - We will be operating a bag drop service. Items are left at your own risk. Please present your race number to drop and collect baggage items.
Headphones - For the safety of all involved in the race headphones are not permitted on the course.
Race Finish & Results - After crossing the finish line, please keep moving to the finish area where you will be presented with your race medal. Provisional results will be available on the day (www.stuweb.co.uk) and in due course will be posted to our website.
Trophies to be awarded:
10k - 1st, Open and Female
10k - 1st Open and Female Over 50
10k – 1st Open and female Under 18
10k – 1st Team
5k - 1st, Open and Female
5k - 1st Open and Female Over 50
5k – 1st Open and Female Under 18
5k – 1st Team
Refreshments and Attractions - This year our wonderful PTA will be providing refreshments – tea, coffee, cakes and much more! The school will be running a colour run. Runners, families & friends are welcome to come along and enjoy the festivities.
Condition of the course and race cancellation - The race route includes sections that run along the river bank or are close to the river. We will cancel the run if it is deemed unsafe. Should this occur, notification will be sent by email to your race entry email address. We regret that we cannot offer refunds if the race is cancelled due to extreme conditions as we will have already incurred all our running costs. As we organise the race to support local charities, we ask for you’re understanding and support.
Photographer - We are excited to welcome the wonderful Evelyn Hargraves to our event. Photos can be viewed via https://www.evelynhargravesphotography.co.uk
SPONSORS - We would like to take this opportunity to thank our main sponsor Larkmead Vets plus sponsors The Body Training Studio, Frizzell Wealth Management and In House Estate Agents. We are grateful for the support of Runwize and the Crowmarsh Parish Council.
Licence Number
The Wallingford Thames Run 5K and 10K race has been approved as a race that will be held under England Athletics Rules for Competition and in accordance with the Licence Requirements. Permit Number 2658995.
Feedback - We welcome feedback after the event – good or bad! Please send your comments to thamesruncommittee@gmail.com. Please also contact us if you'd like to help next year...
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