Piddle Wood Plod 10k
16 July 2023
RUNNERS are once again invited to take part in the Piddle Wood Plod 10K this summer -Taunton’s best multi terrain 10k race. The race, which starts at 11:00am, follows quiet country lanes and forest tracks and is sponsored by Perry’s Cider, of Dowlish Wake. This year all money raised will be donated to St Margaret’s Hospice and Thurlbear School PTA. The Hydro Harriers are really looking forward to welcoming people to our Piddle Wood Plod, which will be suitable for all abilities. Piddle Wood is a beautiful spot nestled on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, situated in the heart of the woods is Wych Lodge lake which the runners will pass by before heading back to the school, once again the folk band Stampita will be entertaining runners in the woods.
We’re really grateful to the Forestry Commission for allowing us to use their land and to Perry’s Cider for their continued sponsorship.
Race Licence - Issued by the Trail Running Association, course measured by GPS and is approximately 10km, held under UKA rules
Goody Bag - Reusable cup, 1 Bottle of Perry's Cider, Piddle Wood Plod 10k number clips and unique wooden medal.
Numbers - Sunday 16th July race HQ at Thurlbear School will open at 9:30am, all race numbers can be picked up from this time.
Bag Storage - Kit can be stored in the school hall at owners risk
Water Station - @ 5k we use paper cups
Refreshments - BBQ and cakes after the race are being provided by Thurlbear School PTA so please bring plenty of cash!
Prizes - will be presented to the first, second and third placed men and women, and the winners of the male and female vet categories. There is also a special prize category for best dressed Leighton Orient costume
Rules - Part of our licence agreement with the Trail Running Association requires the Hydro Harriers enforce UKA competition rules, as such we would like to draw runner’s attention to the following;
UK Athletics Rule 240 S5 - The wearing of headphones, or similar devices, (other than those medically prescribed), is not permitted in races on any single carriageway road that is not wholly closed to traffic.
Please don’t use headphones
UK Athletics Rule 240 S6 - Runners must not be accompanied by a personally owned or controlled dog in the race.
NOTE - Entries may be accepted from runners with medical assistance dogs, subject to them being correctly registered and identifiable as such; and subject to approval by the Race Director.
Please don’t run with Dogs
Parking - Please make every effort to lift share and park responsibly as car parking is limited.
Taunton
TA3 5BW
Registration open from: 09:30:00
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