FAQ It's a Piece of Cake 10K – Event ID# 8929

Q. How do I contact the event organiser?

A. sarah_rickard@yahoo.co.uk

Q. Is there parking?

A. Yes, there is parking in the car park off Charlestown Road on the North side of the park. It is a few minutes walk from the car park to the race HQ/start. There is also parking on the main road.

Q. Is there a bag drop?

A. Yes, we will be operating a free bag drop although we recommend you leave valuables at home or lock in your car (at your own risk)

Q. Will my race number be posted or can I collect it on the day?

A. You can only collect your race number on the day from race HQ (near the cafe) between 9am until 10.15am

Q. Can I enter on the day?

A. Yes although there will be a limited number of entries available. If you enter on the day you will not receive a T shirt and must pay cash. It will cost £20 affiliated and £18 unaffiliated

Q. What facilities are there at the course?

A. Race HQ will include access to toilets near the car park and the Park's cafe will be open serving drinks with light refreshments and also toilets. There will also be a stall selling cakes for charity which we encourage you to support.

Q. Are there any age limits for the race?

A. The event is open to anyone who is 18 years old or over on the day of the race

Q. Can I defer, cancel or transfer my entry?

A. Unfortunately there is no option to cancel or transfer your entry. We will defer an entry if the entrant is pregnant and not able to take part or in other very exceptional circumstances, contact sarah_rickard@yahoo.co.uk to check.

Q. What about participation for transgender/non-binary athletes, in light of UK Athletics/England Athletics' new transgender policy?

A. Since 31st March 2023, UK Athletics (the national governing body for our sport) has ruled that transgender women may no longer compete in the female/women category in races at all levels, and should instead compete in the male/men category (i.e., their sex at birth). This is in line with an earlier ruling by World Athletics. As our race is insured and licensed by UK Athletics, we are officially bound by their rules of competition, especially as regards prize-giving. However, as an LGBTQ+ running club, we fully understand the distress a transgender athlete may feel in having to compete in a category in line with their sex at birth rather than their gender identity. We also realise the rule may act as a deterrent against taking part in running altogether, which goes against our club's general ethos of inclusion. Since the ruling in spring 2023, we have been working with other Frontrunner groups in the UK affiliated with England Athletics (the chapter of UK Athletics for England) to try to find the best and most impactful way to influence England Athletics to reverse their decision, and we have begun consultation with England Athletics through a partner university in a project to bring about wider policy changes. This year, we have included an “open” category (selectable as “other/not disclosed” when entering), and we plan to award prizes within this category, as with the men and women categories. We would therefore suggest that transgender women athletes who feel uncomfortable entering as male should select the “open” category when entering our race. Non-binary athletes may also wish to sign up to this category. While we fully understand that some transgender athletes may still feel uncomfortable about taking part in this category, we feel that it is the most pragmatic course of action while we navigate these new rules while still being as inclusive as possible.

Q. Is the event suitable for runners who want to do it with buggies or dogs?

A. Unfortunately, the course is not suitable for either as has a number of hills and narrow paths in places

Q. Will there be a medal?

A. No, we are being as green as possible so there will not be a medal and we are asking people to opt in to having a T shirt to save waste.