The Ryde 10mile Race
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The Ryde 10mile Race
The Ryde 10 mile road race takes place in Ryde on the Isle of Wight as a single-lap event. The course is undulating and passes through Ryde, Puckpool, Seaview, St. Helens and Nettlestone before returning to Ryde. Marker boards show each mile and there are water stations at about 3 mile intervals, located around 3.0 miles and 6.5 miles. The course has a SEAA Course Accuracy Certificate.
Entries are limited to 600 runners with a minimum age of 17 years. Entry fees vary by affiliation and booking date, with an early bird period and specified closing and transfer deadlines. Numbers and timing chips are issued at registration on race day. The event operates under UKA rules and is part of the Hampshire Road Race League.
Medals are awarded to all finishers. Prizes are given for men and women overall placings, under 20 winners, veteran categories in five-year bands and team prizes for teams of three. Presentation of awards takes place at the race headquarters; uncollected prizes will be posted within seven days.
Race headquarters and registration are at The Ryde Castle on Ryde Esplanade (postcode PO33 1JA). Facilities noted at the HQ include secure bag storage and porta-loos; there are no changing or shower facilities at the HQ. Wheelchair athlete entries may be accepted but require prior contact with the race organiser. The official finish time limit is 2 hours 30 minutes (15 minutes per mile) and the cut off may be enforced at the race director's discretion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
