Introduction

Our 10K Corporate Challenge was devised to help promote health and fitness in the workplace and has quickly become a popular element in the Baxters Festival of Running.

Open to all sectors of business and industry in the public and private sector, teams of between four to six runners benefit from a fun team-building opportunity as well as competing for a range of fantastic prizes.  The times of the fastest four combine to make the team’s final score so competitive colleagues have every incentive to train and encourage each other to achieve their potential, regardless of running ability or fitness.

If you prefer a team approach to sport, then this is the ideal race for you – especially as the route is scenic, flat and packed with rousing supporters along the way!

Push your teammates, push yourself and meet our 10K Corporate Challenge.

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When does it start?

The 10K Corporate Challenge starts at 10.45am on Sunday 30 September 2012 on the south side of Inverness to finish along the River Ness at Bught Park in the centre of Inverness.

Team Rules of Entry

• Companies are welcome to enter more than one team
• Teams have to contain a minimum of 4 runners and up to a maximum of 6 runners. Incomplete teams can’t be accepted.
• All entries must be from bona fide employees of the company. Unfortunately an employee cannot be entered into more than one team.
• All entrants must agree to the standard terms and conditions of the event.
• Each team must nominate a team captain who will be responsible for entering their team online, as well as receiving and distributing the race numbers and race packs.
• Prizes will be awarded according to the accumulated results of the first four runners in each team.
• Entry is open now until 10 September and all entries have to be made online. Are you up for the challenge? Then click here now to enter online.
• The 10K Corporate Challenge is open to runners aged 15 and over on the day of the race.
• This event is not suitable for wheelchair entrants.

The Route

The start is on Culduthel Avenue (near junction with Culduthel Road B681) From the start, the route travels up Culduthel Road turning right on to the Southern Distributor Road and continuing on the Southern Distributor Road before turning left on to Essich Road and turning right down Torbreck Road before arriving at the t-junction on the Dores Road (B862). (From Torbreck Road/ B862 junction, the route follows same route as marathon to the finish). Turning right onto Dores road, the route continues along same road directly into the heart of Inverness, turning left into Cavell Gardens, following Ness Bank and Castle Road and turning left over main town road bridge and left again immediately after the bridge into Ness Walk. The route continues along the edge of the River Ness to the finish at Bught Park.

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IMPORTANT: Runners must keep in the left hand lane at all times. The organisers reserve the right to alter the route if operationally required.

What's Included?

Entry Fees include online charges and:

• Finishers technical t-shirt
• Finishers medal
• Goody bag
• Post-race soup and roll
• Electronic timing
• Downloadable Finishers Certificate
• Highland Spring stations on the route
• Energy Drink and Highland Spring at the Finish/Event Village
• Baggage transfer from the Start to Finish
• Transport back to the Start (post event)
• Loch Ness Marathon magazine (emailed to overseas entrants)
• Fantastic festival at the Finish including live music, fun family activities and a food and drink fayre
• Route on closed roads

How to Enter

Entry to the 2012 10K Corporate Challenge is now open. The 10K is open to runners aged 15 and over on day of race. This event is not suitable for wheelchair entrants.

Please note there are absolutely no race day entries for the 10K Corporate Challenge, and strictly no transfers between races or transfer of places to another runner. We do not operate a deferment system.

Confirmation of Entry

Successful applicants will receive confirmation on receipt of payment, by email ONLY, so please include your email address when entering. If you do not have email please check your bank statement for confirmation of race entry.

Please not that your race packs containing race number, timing chip etc will be sent to 10K Corporate Challenge team leaders in September. The only other communication will be via our e-news.

Race Weekend Timings

Saturday 29 September
12.30-18.00 Baxters Pasta Party – all runners, friends and family welcome!

Sunday 30 September
08.45-10.00 Runners arrive at Inverness Royal Academy, Culduthel Avenue, Inverness, IV2 6RE (see 10K route map or visit Google maps. Parking is available at the Inverness Royal Academy however we encourage that all runners are dropped off if possible.
10.00-16.00 Festival of Running at Bught Park open to public
10.45  Start of Baxters River Ness 10K
12.45  Prize-Giving at Bught Park
12.00-14.45 Free shuttle bus service from Bught Park back to Inverness Royal Academy (for those who need to collect their cars)

Pre-Race Registration

There is no pre-race registration for the 10K Corporate Challenge, as all Team Leaders with a UK address will receive  race numbers, timing d-tags, safety pins and baggage labels by post in advance in September.

Race Day

On the day of the race, runners are asked to make their own way to the Inverness Royal Academy, prior to the Start of the race. Parking is available however we would encourage you to car share where possible, or be dropped off to avoid the need for transportation back to the Start after the race. (A free shuttle bus is available to take you from Bught Park to collect your car).

Timing

We will be using a timing d-tag  in the 10K Corporate Challenge. This will be attached to your race number.

Drink Stations

Highland Spring is our official water sponsor. We would like to thank them and our volunteers for providing two drink stations along the route.   Each water station will be clearly signed and will be on the left hand side of the road. Highland Spring water will be provided in 33cl bottles and are located as follows:

• 5.6 km Highland Spring water
• 8.2 km Highland Spring water

Toilets

There are Portaloos and toilets at Inverness Royal Academy and at approx. the 5K mark.

Kilometre Markers

There are ascending Kilometre markers along the route.

Road Closures

We have priority on all roads along the route. However please keep to the left hand side of the road at all times as it might be necessary for emergency and officials vehicles to travel along the route.

The Finish

The Finish is along the River Ness at Bught Park. Here, you will be presented with your finisher’s medal, t-shirt and fantastic goodie bag.

All 10K finishers receive complimentary Baxters soup and roll.

Showers and changing facilities are available. Massage is available for a small donation to charity.

Festival on Race Day

We are planning a fantastic line-up of entertainment and activities at the Finish at Bught Park – open 10.00-16.00 to the public – with massed pipes & drums, bands, charity and sports retailer stands, the Baxters Food & Drink Fayre, kid’s activities, and great highland hospitality.

Marathon-Photos.com

Marathon-Photos.com will be taking photographs and video of the competitors on the course and at the finish. The photos will be available online within 72 hours of the event to every entrant as exclusive photo products. Plus every competitor will be able to download for FREE their Event Certificate.
http://www.marathon-photos.com/

Spectators

The final 4K through Inverness city centre provide the best vantage points for spectators. We would encourage all spectators to come to the Bught Park and enjoy our Festival atmosphere!

Volunteers

We need your help! Volunteers are needed to undertake a variety of tasks including: assisting at drink stations; helping at the finish line and many other key tasks.

Please visit our Volunteers page for more information.

Baxters Pasta Party

Find out about our Baxters Pasta Party for all runners, family and friends!