Total Guide 'Chilly' 10k

Summary

The Total Guide 'Chilly' 10k. An officially measured 10k run over a flat, smooth, running surface on the famous Castle Combe race circuit.

Safe, traffic-free, multi-lap 10k running event. Suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike.

The race starts on the track and takes in 3 laps of the race track before finishing in the pit lane.

• Chip timing including lap splits.
• Registered with Run Britain
• the #dbmaxpaceteam on hand to guide you to your PB’s and goals.
• Distance markers every km.
• Medal for all finishers.
• Beginner friendly racing.
• On-site catering with hot food and drinks at the Tavern Restaurant.
• On-site toilets.
• Race Photography from Charles Whitton Photography
• Medal now with optional iTaB (see below).

iTaB

In 2023 for £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 (3.4 race circuit laps).

Race Start

09:30

Race Entry

Online entry price: £24.00 Attached, £26.00 Unattached.

Day Entries (from 08:00 to 09:00) – Attached £28, Unattached £30

Club Entry

If you would like to make the Chilly 10k a club race, please contact us for more details. Phone DB Max on 01225 632 103 or email james@dbmax.co.uk to register your interest.

Wheelchairs/Visual Impairment

The event is suitable for the visually impaired as long as this is detailed to the organiser in advance.

Unfortunately, following recent risk assessments and consultation with our insurance providers, the event is not suitable for wheelchair athletes.

Registration & Briefing Times

Race bibs are collected from registration on race day. Briefings are done on race day 10 minutes before the event starts.

Pacers

The #dbmaxpaceteam will be on hand to guide you to your new PB. We will have pacers in the following time slots – 38/40/42/45/48/50/52/55/58/60/62/65/70/75 minutes.

Marshals and Volunteers

To successfully run our events we require the help and support of Marshals and Volunteers. if you are able to assist at the event or have friends, family, work colleagues or enemies who may be able to help, then please contact Will on will@dbmax.co.uk in return we offer free entries in to future DB Max events…

Race Letter

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

Venue & Accommodation

Venue

• Venue – Castle Combe Motor Racing Circuit
• Directions – Castle Combe Motor Racing Circuit

The postcode for Sat Navs is SN14 7EY and the What 3 Words is area.slouched.chimp

Getting Here

Getting to the venue couldn’t be easier and it is only a short distance from Junction 17 of the M4. Car times from Major Cities are

London – 1 hour 30 minutes
Birmingham – 1 hour 30 minutes
Bristol – 35 minutes
Cardiff – 60 minutes
Swansea – 1 hour 45 minutes
Exeter – 1 hour 30 minutes

Parking

The venue has plenty of parking. You will be directed in to the circuit from the main road through the main competitor gates. Please drive with consideration to other users.

Local Accommodation

For details of local accommodation, please click here.

FAQ

Can I wear headphones at the 'Chilly' 10k?

We encourage the use of bone conducting headphones, however, as this event is entirely traffic-free all headphone types are permitted, but volume levels must be such that you can hear marshal instructions. 

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 child in a buggy at the Chilly 10k?

Yes, you are permitted to run with a child in a buggy at this event.

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.

Is the event registered with the UKA/Run Britain so my results show on the power of 10?

Yes, the event is registered with the UKA so your results will show on the Power of 10.

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

The DB Max event team look forward to welcoming you to Castle Combe on Race Day.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the Total Guide 'Chilly' 10k, then please do not hesitate to contact Will on 01225 632 103 or will@dbmax.co.uk 

The terms and conditions for the event can be read at the following URL.