Stowmarket Scenic 7
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Event overview
The Stowmarket Striders Scenic 7 is a relatively flat 7 mile road race through Suffolk countryside. The course starts at Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre, runs out through Onehouse and Harleston, makes a three-mile loop back to Harleston, then returns along the same route to the finish. The course holds a certificate of accuracy SEAA 23/219 and a UK Athletics road race licence (number 29986). The course will close at 11.30am and anyone remaining on the route after that time may be without marshal support. The race is open to competitors aged 16 or over on the day.
Entries, facilities and rules
Advance entry fees are Affiliated £16 and Unaffiliated £18. The organiser’s policy is generally non-refundable; transfers are allowed. Prizes are awarded to first, second and third male and female, first in multiple veteran categories, and team prizes for men’s and ladies’ teams (three to score). A memento is available to all finishers. Warm-up is on Stowmarket High School playing fields and runners should assemble in the High School car park before being led to the start. Race headquarters at Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre offers changing, toilets, showers, refreshments and a staffed bag storage area (items left at owner’s risk). Use of audio earphones is not permitted. At least one water station is provided on the course and parking is limited with marshal directions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.