Midnight Walk 2021 Essential Guide

When is the Midnight Walk 2021? The walk is on Friday 20 August. Who can enter the walk? Entrants must be female, aged 11 years and above to register online. If entrants would like to bring a minor under the age of 11 years, they must email, events@ stlukes-hospice.org.uk for further in-formation. All entrants aged 11 to 16 must always be accompanied by a female parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must register for the event. 17-year-olds must have a signed consent form to take part but can walk the route without being accompanied by a female adult. Please note, places are limited, and you cannot register on the night of the event. How much does it cost to enter? The registration fee is £22 - this only covers the cost of your participation at the event and is non-refundable. All entrants must enter in advance either via the registration website or over the phone. All entries will be processed in the order we receive them. When is the latest I can register? We will be taking registrations up until 5pm on Tuesday 17 August. This will allow us enough time to create your event pack and assign you a timing chip. Unfortunately, we cannot take any registrations after this date. Please note, this year we have a set number of spaces and they do go very quickly; we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. Where is Home Park, Plymouth Argyle, Plymouth? Home Park stadium is the football ground of Plymouth Argyle Football Club. It is near Plymouth Life Centre and on Outland Road. There is a park and ride service (Milehouse Park & Ride). For sat nav use, please use address: Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Home Park, Plymouth, PL2 3DQ. Where do I park? Home Park is next to a large Park and Ride car park which offers free parking. Be extra aware of parking restrictions in the Life Centre next to the ground, as there are frequently enforcement officers patrolling and managing parking there. Certain areas within Home Park are currently used as a COVID vaccination centre, so please bare this in mind with parking. Please allow plenty of time to park and make your way to the event, as spaces are limited. We recommend that, if possible, car share, get dropped off or use the Park & Ride bus service from City Centre or Derriford (Stagecoach 100 and 101). Please remember it is a public car park and all vehicles are left at your own risk, so please ensure that you leave no valuables in your vehicle. 2 What happens if the weather is bad on the night? If the weather on the day of the event means it could be dangerous to continue with the walk, a decision will be made by 2pm on Friday 20 August. Announcements will be made on the St Luke’s website, and our Twitter and Facebook pages, and we will attempt to text all participants who have provided a valid mobile number. So do keep your eyes and ears open if the weather is extremely bad! What should I wear? • We recommend: • You wear good, supportive footwear and socks to help cushion your feet and prevent blisters. • We cannot stress this enough; your footwear is very important. • Wear sensible warm and waterproof clothes. (We hope it will be a warm summer’s night but be prepared just in case). It is recommended you wear layers, which can be taken off easily. • Some ladies like to wear fancy dress – PINK is always popular! There will be some merchandise available to purchase at selected St Luke’s shops prior to the event, and on the night. In line with Government guidance please bring & wear a face mask, when moving around the event village, unless you are medically exempt. You may wish to bring along a small bag for any essentials such as water, small change, a fully charged mobile phone, a torch and a camera to capture the memories – we encourage selfies! When will I receive my event pack? If you have registered on or before 9 August 2021, your event pack will be sent via an external company in the post, and you should receive it approximately two weeks before the event. If you have registered after 9 August 2021, you will need to collect your pack on the night from the St Luke’s Information Point situated at Home Park stadium. If you did register on or before the 9 August 2021 and have not received your pack by Tuesday 17 August 2021 please call our Fundraising Team on 01752 492626. Your event pack includes your t-shirt, bib number and timing chip which will need to be placed around your ankle prior to the start. What time do I need to arrive? There are only two start times this year: 20:00 (15 miles) and 21:00 (10 miles and 5 miles). The 5 milers will follow as a group behind the last wave of 10-mile ladies. The Event Village will open at 7pm. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your allocated start time (included in your letter). The entertainment will begin as you arrive, and warm-ups will commence at 19:45 and 20:45 3 What is the route? There are three route choices: 5 miles, 10 miles or 15 miles. These can be found on a double page spread in this guide. Will the route be signposted? Yes, the route will be signposted with our St Luke’s bright orange arrows. It is advised though you study the route in advance in case of any tampered signs. What time do the routes begin and how long do they take? Start: 20:00 - 15 milers - between 3.5hrs and 7hrs Start: 21:00 - 10 milers – between 2.5hrs and 4.5hrs Start: 5 milers (after 10 milers have left) - between 1hr 45mins and 2hrs 45mins PLEASE NOTE: We are introducing a return cut-off time for 2021 of 4:30am – this is for the health and safety of participants and for volunteers and staff. Anyone who is walking at a pace which might mean them missing this cut-off time, will be supported by our marshals and vehicle teams to ensure they finish the route safely. Can I change my start time? We will only be able to change your start time under special circumstances as each time slot is specific to the route you have chosen at time of registration. We allocate sweeper marshals to go behind the groups of ladies walking. If you’re late on the night, you will potentially miss your turn. You will be given the option to join the other walkers at the next allocated time slot. This could result in you walking less miles. Can I change my route choice? If you no longer want to walk your selected route and wish to change, this can be done by letting us know in advance on 01752 492626 or if last minute it is do-able on the night at the Information Point, but you will need to arrive no less than 45 minutes before your new route start time. (Please refer to start times on the previous page.) My t-shirt hasn’t arrived? An external company will be distributing your pack, which will arrive approximately one to two weeks before the event. If you registered on or before 9 August 2021 and your pack has not arrived by Tuesday 17 August 2021, please contact us on 01752 492626 or email [email protected]. Spare packs will be available on the night. My timing chip hasn’t arrived? If your timing chip hasn’t arrived or you’ve lost it, we can replace it for you on the night if you go to the St Luke’s Information Point. It is extremely important that you wear this on the night! 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