<p> The John Lucas Round Strathaven 50 Mile Relay 14 August 2016</p><p>Outline The race is a circular route of 50 miles taking in the surrounding Lanarkshire countryside on quiet open roads. The race will be held between teams of 5 runners.</p><p>Registration From 08.00 to 08.45 at Kirkland Park Primary School ML10 6DY - approximately 800 yds from the car park (refer below). The team will be issued with race numbers (one per runner) and a wrist band. Team members should wear the number on their front and ensure that the number is visible at all times. The wrist band should initially be worn by the Stage 1 runner and handed over to the Stage 2 runner and so on.</p><p>Only 1 runner (team captain preferred) needs to register and collect the wristband and numbers. Any changes to team members will be noted at Registration.</p><p>Parking Car parking is available just off George Allan Place, ML10 6EH. Please use designated car parks and avoid parking on the streets around the race venue. If you live locally, please avoid bringing your car,to free up space for visitors.</p><p>Race start 09.00 sharp</p><p>Route The route is clearly indicated by direction arrows. Marshals will be located at key junctions and at Checkpoints. The full route is shown at te end of this document and is also available on MapMyRun (click to open) along with route GPX file. </p><p>There will be toilets in at the start/finish and at Sandford Hall (Checkpoint 2)</p><p>Relay The relay will consist of 5 Stages as detailed below. Changeover of runner and wristband will occur at Checkpoints. It is the responsibility of the each relay team to organise transport of runners to and from Checkpoints. In the event of a runner being unable to complete a Stage it is acceptable for another Stage runner to complete the stage rather than the team having to withdraw - please remember to swap over the wrist band.</p><p>Stage 1: Strathaven to Drumclog 10.7 miles. Finish Checkpoint 1, Drumclog Church, ML10 6QQ </p><p>Stage 2: Drumclog to Sandford Hall 8.6 miles. Finish Checkpoint 2, Sandford Village Hall ML10 6PD (toilets)</p><p>Stage 3: Sandford to Stonehouse Cross 6.3 miles. Finish Checkpoint 3, Lawrie Street, Stonehouse ML9 3EQ Stage 4: Stonehouse to Auldhouse 14.5 miles. Finish Checkpoint 4, Auldhouse Inn G75 9DW </p><p>Stage 5: Auldhouse to Strathaven 9.9 miles. Finish Race HQ Kirkland Park Primary School ML10 6DY</p><p>Click on each stage description above to open a map of the stage.</p><p>Team Captain The team member registering the team on EntryCentral is deemed to be the Team Captain unless we are advised otherwise. All race correspondence will be sent to Team Captains who are responsible for forwarding race instructions and other correspondence to team members. It is also the responsibility of Team Captains to organise the delivery and collection of runners from stage start and finish points and also the pick-up of runners in difficulty.</p><p>Kit list Runners should dress according to the prevailing weather and are asked to carry a mobile phone. The latter should have the Race Director’s number added to the contacts list - 07951100005. Runners will be asked to provide a mobile phone number at registration.</p><p>This is a Scottish Athletic Licensed event, therefore no walking poles or dogs are allowed.</p><p>Timing The race will be run by manual timing.</p><p>Checkpoints There are four checkpoints, at approx 10, 20, 26, and 40 miles. There will be water available at each Checkpoint and basic First Aid Kits available (plasters etc) for self application. Checkpoints are the changeover points for relay runners.</p><p>Vehicle access routes to the checkpoints may be found below. Click on the links to open maps;</p><p>Checkpoint 1 (Drumclog) Road Access </p><p>Checkpoint 2 (Sandford Hall) Road Access </p><p>Checkpoint 3 (Stonehouse Cross) Road Access</p><p>Checkpoint 4 (Auldhouse) Road Access</p><p>Support Crew It is important we keep the number of vehicles on the course to an absolute minimum, therefore crew are asked to meet runners at designated Checkpoints only. These can be reached via radial routes identified above. Under no circumstances are vehicles allowed to follow runners. Failure to comply with this, with the exception of emergencies could result in the removal of the team from the race. Please note there is strictly no muling or pacing, although you may have accompanying runners if the team is not in contention for a prize. We trust your judgement and honesty in this. </p><p>Finish The course is a circular run, therefore the start and finish are at the same location. Family and friends who wish to spectate or collect your broken bodies should meet here. There will be juice and rolls available for runners at the finish.</p><p>We encourage competitors to stay after they have finished their own run, and applaud fellow runners as they finish.</p><p>Prize Giving This will take place at a suitable time after each of the prize winners has finished.We anticipate this being around 15:00. </p><p>Showers There are changing facilities with the School and showers available at a nearby Sports Centre ML10 6DR for a nominal charge.</p><p>Safety This race is being run on open roads and you run at your own risk. The route crosses a few roads and whilst these are marshalled, please take great care and remove earphones etc to allow you to hear instructions from Marshalls. </p><p>Etiquette Please allow Race Officials to do their job by following their instructions, with particular regard to blocking their visibility of runners with cars. </p><p>Please be courteous to Race officials and Marshalls who give up their spare time to allow us to take part in the sport we love. </p><p>Please do not drop any litter, if you see someone dropping litter please ask them to pick it up or take it to the next Checkpoint.</p><p>Please note that the Race Director may withdraw any runner or team or crew from the race if their behaviour is deemed unacceptable, inconsiderate or may jeopardize the future of the event.</p><p>Sponsors Huge thanks are due to our sponsors, Cross Garage, Sainsbury’s, Sweatshop, The Weavers and V2 Drilling, several of whom who have teams entered in the relay option. We would ask that all involved, where possible consider supporting said sponsors.</p><p>This is a Scottish Athletic Licensed event and is a part of the SUMS series.</p><p>If you have any queries email [email protected] or phone 07951100005.</p><p>We hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe race, Best Wishes and enjoy the day, see you all soon!</p><p>WJI/20.7.16 </p>