Information & Rules

Mini Run

Registration closes 30 APRIL or 300 entries whichever comes first and to allow for free t-shirts to be ordered
The Lions will take reasonable precautions but cannot be held responsible for the safety of every child
There is no entry on the day
You must register your child in advance preferably on-line whilst you are entering yourself, or separately
Two runs

Start under the Brooks arch on opposite side of the field to the Start/finish gantry
Run anti-clockwise to the gantry – c. 400 yards
Parents wishing to run with children line up behind the rest
Receive free T-shirt when picking up running number at 9.30am
After run receive certificate of achievement & other goodies donated by sponsors
Prizes for the winning boy & girl in each run
You may enter and name a team of mini runners but there is no competition or trophy to win.

Registration closes 30 APRIL or 1800 entries, whichever comes first and to enable the timing microchips to be prepared
There is no entry on the day
No refunds
You must register in advance, preferably on-line with any combination of other runners
The c. 5 mile run consists of 2 laps for Junior, Secondary, Adult & Veteran
The one lap (c. 2.5 miles) is for Juniors only
Juniors must decide whether they are entering the 1 or 2 lap run before entering, and cannot change
2 starts

If you wish to run with someone enter the same time of the slower runner
View your previous times
Running numbers, timing ‘chips and T-shirts must be collected between 9.30am & 10.30am
Attach numbers to the front of T-shirts
Strap timing ‘chip around ankle
Timing ‘chips carry your personal details and are not transferable.
Timing ‘chips must be handed in at the finish or otherwise returned to the Lions
Your time is recorded as you pass over the start and finish mats
There are also mats after 1 lap
Unless you record 3 times you will not feature on the results listing for the 5 mile Run. 1 lap Junior runners only record Start & Finish times.
Times will be electronically recorded & merged for one overall result
Changing facilities are available in the Sports Hall. Please bring a bag for your clothes
After run receive certificate of achievement and goodies donated by our sponsors

Wood Glaister Junior - School Years 5 & 6 (one lap)
Junior - School Years 5 & 6 (two laps)
Secondary - School Years 7 - 10
Adults - ladies up to 39, men up to 49
Veterans are ladies between 40 & 59, men between 50 & 59 on the date of the Run
NEW for 2008: John Thackway memorial for Super Veterans – all 60 and over on the date of the Run

Wining team – aggregate fastest timed (not highest placed) 3 runners from teams of 4 starters
Full results posted on this website just as soon as possible after the event

All costs of staging the event are covered by sponsors & programme advertisers
That means every penny of entry, sponsorship you collect or donate goes to the charities
Entry Fees are the same whether you register & pay on-line or print out your entry, attach a cheque and post it in
There are no refunds and no transfers
You will really help us if you do it all on-line
Entry fees

If you are able to tick the Gift Aid box we can claim an extra 28% on your entry fee

Ask your employer if they will match the funds you collect £ for £
After the Fun Run - Pay your sponsorship into Knowle & Dorridge Lions Fun Run account no. 00199912, sort code 30 - 97 - 78 at any Lloyds TSB branch by 31 July
Post your sponsorship form to Adrian Harris, 17, Hallcroft Way, Knowle, Solihull. B93 9ET to enable us to claim the tax on your Gift Aid. Send him the address of your charity if you have collected for another one.

The Lions have £10million public liability insurance, not that we want to make a claim
Each year we review the risk analysis & consult with the Police & Council
There will be rolling road closures for the duration of the run in Knowle High Street, Tilehouse Green Lane, Station Road from the Island to the High Street. There will be no parking in Milverton Road which will be closed all morning.
We shall seek to minimise inconvenience to residents
Runners must KEEP TO THE FOOTPATHS and BETWEEN THE MARKER TAPES, and FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF THE POLICE & MARSHALS
Advise Red Cross of any MEDICAL CONDITION before you run
Water stations are located around the course, but carry your own water as well
Help avoid congestion around the school
With the increased popularity of the event

Runners & spectators must take responsibility for their own safety, and of their children, and possessions