GREAT NEWS – THE TAMWORTH 10k IS ON despite the recent flooding.
4th Oct update: Standing water levels in Castle Grounds have fallen dramatically with only one short section remaining 3 inches underwater. So be prepared to experience good old British autumnal conditions and enjoy the experience for all its worth !!!
See you Sunday – The KP Events team
THIS RACE IS A TIMING CHIPPED EVENT
Due to annual leave, all entries for this years Tamworth 10k received on or after the 24th of September will be for race number collection on race day and will not be sent in the post.
There will be on the day entries available and anyone interested should arrive at the registration tent near the Start/Finish area in Castle Grounds at 9am.
Results will be available soon after the race at www.stuweb.co.uk, follow link to Tamworth 10k. Official photographs will be available from Sunday evening onwards at www.mickhall-photos.com, follow link to Tamworth 10k.
The Tamworth 10k is on Sunday 6th October 2019 and will start and finish in the beautiful grounds surrounding Tamworth Castle and will wind its way through the grounds and out into the town, then follow a canal section in Fazeley, before returning to the Castle Grounds. The Tamworth 10k was voted 4th best 10k in the UK by Runners World in 2013 as it’s scenic but mainly flat 5k loop course takes in some of the town’s best scenery with its start and finish set in the popular Castle Grounds leisure facility with its gardens, sports amenities, walkways and cafe.
The cost to enter is £19 (affiliated) and £21 (non affiliated).
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to enter this race under the “Run for the Stan Bowley Trust” reduced entry price, then you agree to raise a minimum of £50.00 in sponsorship for this charity.
Download the Runners’ Info Sheet
Directions…
- Tamworth Castle Pleasure Grounds: The Holloway, Lady Bank, Tamworth B79 7NA, GB from M42 Junction 10 (Tamworth Services) take the A5 North to Tamworth A51 Junction. At Ventura retail Park go straight on at the roundabout towards the town centre and Follow the event signs. From the A38 take the A5 South to Tamworth A51 Junction. At Ventura Retail Park go straight on at the first roundabout and follow event signs.
- Public Transportation: Nearest railway station – Tamworth. Tamworth station is well served by trains from London and the north-west with London Midland. Book online at http://www.londonmidland.com and you’ll pay no booking fees or postage. The station is just a 10-minute walk from the castle.
- Parking: There are a number of car parks in Tamworth town centre. The brown Tamworth castle signs direct drivers to the Jolly Sailor car park. This is a large long stay car park with coach park facilities. It is a short 5-7 minute walk through the castle grounds to the castle. The short stay Holloway car park is a smaller car park but closer to the castle, it is located on Silver Street. Please use these car parks and do not park on the local streets. Some parking is free and some is pay and display so the advice is check the signage before you leave your car!!!
