Longest Day Chippenham 10k

Summary

#SambatotheStart

Join us on 21st June in Chippenham for the Longest Day 10k which in 2023 is indeed on the Longest Day of the year!

The race starts at 19:30 to give everyone time to get there after work, and there is plenty of parking in the town.

• Chip timing.
• Jamma De Samba playing, before and during the race.
• Distance markers every km.
• Medal for all finishers.
• Beginner friendly racing.
• On-site toilets.
• Race Photography from Charles Whitton Photography
• Medal now with optional iTaB (see below).

iTaB

In 2023 for just £8 you can have your medal personalised with your name, position and finish time and if you’re keen, your splits too. Your details and results will be engraved on a small plate which fits neatly into the back of your medal. See itab for an example.

Race Distance

10k run

Race Route

Click HERE to view the Longest Day Chippenham 10k Route Map

Race Entry

Standard entry price : £23.50 affiliated, £25.50 unaffiliated.

The event is now SOLD OUT. We will however have day entries available on the night at £30, these entries will not be guaranteed a medal as priority goes to the earlier entries, however if there are  medals spare you will be able to collect one. 

Race Start Time

19:30

Klarna

We are pleased to be able to offer Klarna as a payment option for this event, meaning that you can secure your place now for 2023 and pay in instalments with no added interest.

Club Entry

If you would like to make the Chippenham Longest Day 10k a club race, please contact us for more details. Please contact James on 07929 059 796 or james@dbmax.co.uk to register your interest.

Cut Off Times

There are no official cut off times for the event, but the event marshals will be removed from the course after 95 minutes and anyone taking longer than this will have to make their way back safely themselves.

Race Letter

The event race letter can be read on the on the following blog post

FAQ

What is the difference between an affiliated and unaffiliated entry?

An affiliated entry means you are a member of a running club who are registered to either the ARC (association of running clubs) or the UKA (United Kingdom Athletics). An unaffiliated entry is for someone who is not a member of a club or their club is not registered with either of these bodies.

Can I run with my dog at this event?

Unfortunately not, we are not permitted to run cani-cross at this event.

What is the minimum age to take part in a 10k run?

The minimum age for a 10k run is 15 years of age on the day of the race.

Where can I find the photo’s from the event?

All photo’s will be available to view on the results page when the photographer has finished uploading them. Please allow up to 48 hours after the event for them to be uploaded.

Can I wear Headphones?

Bone conducting headphones are permitted, but you must still be able to hear marshals instructions. No other type of headphones are permitted and failure to comply will result in a disqualification.

Will there be pacers at this event?

Yes, we have pacers at all of our events #dbmaxpaceteam

At 10k's we have pacers at the following times.

38/40/42/45/48/50/52/55/58/60/62/65/70/75 minutes

At our Half Marathons we have pacers at the following times

1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00 Hours

At our 10 Miles we have pacers at the following minute/miles

6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00

And Finally

We look forward to welcoming you to Chippenham on the Longest Day of the year for the Longest Day Chippenham 10k