Urban Rush Final Event Information

• Your registration pack which contains your running number with embedded timing chip and safety pins (you will receive these in the post one week before the event)
• Some cash – there will be food and drink available at the start and finish areas
• A warm top to wear pre- and post-race, plus any snacks, water, gels or accessories you use
• One standard sized rucksack to be transported to the finish in Putney

• Each runner is permitted to bring 1x standard size, 30 litre rucksack to leave at the baggage drop. Space is limited and additional baggage will not be transported
• Please note that for security reasons, bags may be searched
• All belongings are left at your own risk - please do not bring any valuables with you
• All baggage will be driven to the finish area in Putney for you to collect after the event – the baggage transfer will depart for Putney at 8.40am

• Urban Rush 2018 will start from the Timber Lodge Café, 1 Honour Lea Ave, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 1DY
• The start location is a 15-minute walk from Stratford station
• Please note, there is no parking available onsite and we encourage runners to use public transport
• The start area is open from 8.00am, with the warm up beginning at 9.15am and the event beginning at 9.30am
• Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before the run starts, otherwise you may not be able to take part
• The café will have hot and cold drinks and light refreshments available, as well as toilet facilities

There will be a live MC, music, and a warm up session before the run. Friends and family are welcome to join you at the start area.

• Pick up your Urban Rush technical t-shirt – it must be worn as top layer for health and safety reasons
• Complete the medical information on the reverse of your running number before you set off. This is very important, in case of emergency
• Pin your runner number to front of your t-shirt
• Your race number will contain a tear-off tab with the same number as displayed on your race number, this is for you to attach to your bag before loading onto the baggage van

• Check out a detailed route map on the Urban Rush webpage, https://www.strava.com/routes/15354647 – please note the route is subject to minor changes
• There will be four water stops along the route, approximately every three miles
• The route will be fully waymarked, with mile markers clearly signposted and route marshals
• If you feel unwell during the event, please do not continue. There will be marshals and first aid personnel at designated points to assist anyone who needs to stop
• If you see others on the course struggling or injured, please report this to the next course marshal or event first-aider along the route
• There are toilets at the start and finish, and public toilets along the route
• Runners are not permitted to wear headphones during the event

• Please note, Urban Rush is not a closed road event, so you must remain vigilant and abide by The Highway Code at all times
• The course has quite a few crossings where runners must stop until it is safe to cross following The Highway Code
• Please be aware of pedestrians and cyclists along the course and remember you do not have right of way
• We want you all to have a fun and safe event. If you notice anything suspicious, please report it immediately to one of our marshals

• Friends and family are very welcome to cheer you on at any point along the route
• We would encourage them to come along to the water stop at St Paul’s, Peter’s Hill, EC4V 5JT, where we’ll have t-shirts and cheering materials for them

• The finish line and event village is located in Bishop’s Park, Putney, SW6 6EA
• You will be rewarded with: a medal, goody bag, finishers photo and sports massage
• The event village will have an array of food and drink options to enjoy with your friends and family after the race
• The nearest station is Putney Bridge