Volunteers for 2011

The information on this page was last updated on 18 September

Thanks to everyone who has offered to help this year. The list in the file linked below tells you which jobs you have been asked to do, further details are given below. If you have any queries or have to drop out, please contact Neil Gunn by email neil.gunn@gmail.com or mobile 07786 855027.

Volunteer and Marshal List

Race Marshals

The race route is divided into four sectors for organisation of the race marshals. These are called Pink, Green, Yellow and Orange and each sector has a Sector Marshal in charge. The map here shows where each sector is on the course.

The maps on the links below show you where each marshalling position is - for the Pink and Green sectors you need to move between different positions for the start and end of the race. Each marshal position has a reference for example Orange 5 (O5). You can locate marshal positions and information via the Google map links below, or there are also pdf versions with the positions marked. (Note - some details in Google maps are lost if you are using Internet Explorer browser but Firefox, Chrome, and Safari are all ok.)


Pink (Google Map - start positions)
Pink (Google Map - end positions)
Pink (pdf version)

Green (Google Map)
Green (pdf version)

Yellow (Google Map)
Yellow (pdf version)

Orange (Google Map)
Orange (pdf version)

Please come to the clubhouse at the track for 9:00 and report to your sector marshal. The list above tells you where you will be marshalling and who your sector marshal is.

If you are driving to the Leisure Centre, please park in the front car park and walk up to avoid getting stuck in the race car parks.

General Job description
1. Race Marshals must take up their positions as directed by their Sector Marshal no later than 30 minutes before the race start and should remain in position until released by the Sweep or Sector marshal.
2. Race Marshals must familiarise themselves with their sector of the course - you will be issued with a map and the specific instructions relating to that location.
3. Race Marshals at road junctions must give clear directional signals to the runners. There will be police officers at the major junctions.
4. Where roads are open to the public, Race Marshals will where appropriate advise runners and members of the public to take care for their safety and that of others.
5. Motorists must be dealt with diplomatically but firmly. Do not respond to adverse criticism or actions. Take note of registration if necessary and report to Communications Director.
6. Please ensure that you wear your race bib at all times.
7. Please offer encouragement to all runners, your support makes a difference.
8. In the event of injury or illness to runners or general public please immediately telephone for help using one of the emergency telephone numbers listed. In the event of an emergency dial 999 and report to Race Director.
9. Ensure that no runner is being paced by a coach or bicycle if so report to Sector Marshal.
10. Race Marshals should be able to get into contact with their Sector Marshal at all times during the Race.
11. To assist in clearing the course after the event please remove any race signs in your vicinity and place them and your race bib in the area designated by your Sector marshal.

Car Park Marshals

You can find the instructions for the car parking here - click on the link below

Link

Please report to Martin Rands at the clubhouse by 8:15 at the latest to collect bibs and any last minute details.

Race T-shirts

Surplus race T-shirts will be available for sale to marshals and other helpers at £5 after the race. All proceeds to the nominated charities.