Race Information When is the race in 2018?The 2018 Wray Scarecrow Festival 10k road race is on Saturday the 28th April at 1.15pm Where is the race start?The race start is at Roeburn Terrace in Wray but the race HQ is located at: Wray Institute, Main Street, Wray, Lancaster LA2 8QF

The short walk to the race start at LA2 8QR will be signed from Race HQ.

Do you accept entries on the day?Yes, inside the race HQ. Unless capacity has been reached

PRE ENTRIES - NUMBERS COLLECTED ON THE DAY! Where can I park?Parking for competitors and supporters is available in the Scarecrow Festival car parks. Please follow signs as you enter the village. What is the race route?The race begins and ends in Wray village, taking in extremely scenic views across the Tatham fells and over towards the Yorkshire Dales and Ingleborough.

The course begins fairly flat, with a hill at around 2k (we don’t mind if you walk up!), and then continues to be undulating for the next 4.5k, before enjoying a long decline, and a further flat 2k back to Wray village, before a short climb back up to the finish line outside Wray Institute.

Don’t be put off by the undulation if you’re new to the 10k distance. The nature of the route means that the difficult part is after you’ve warmed up and before you’ll get tired! Our marshalls are friendly and encouraging and we welcome runners of all abilities. And a terrific scarecrow medal will await your finish.

What do I get for my entry fee?A race route around one of the most scenic 10k road routes around, friendly and encouraging marshalls, a fun day out at Wray Scarecrow Festival for spectators, a brilliant bespoke Scarecrow medal for all finishers, plus fabulous Scarecrow trophies for overall and veteran age category winners.

What are the rules for the event?This race has been measured and certified permitted under UKA Rules. How far apart are the drinks stations?The drinks station will be approx. 3 miles into the route.

What else will be available on the course?A number of marshals will be on the course providing runners with jelly babies and Vaseline if required! Will there be start zones?No Will there be mile or km markers?There will be mile markers, every mile. How old do I need to be to run?To enter the Wray Scarecrow Festival 10km, you must be 15 or over on race day. Where can I find my race info?This is it! Numbers are to be collected from Race HQ on the day of the race. I can't run - What is your refund policy? Can I transfer my number?Unfortunately there is a no refund policy and we are unable to transfer numbers.

What if I am ill, injured or unfit before the race?You should not run if you feel ill, are injured or have not trained for this event. If in doubt, consult your doctor. Can I run in Fancy Dress?Yes, we particularly welcome runners in scarecrow fancy dress! Please take care with your choice of fancy dress as roads are NOT closed to the public.

Can I wear an iPod or music player?UKA rules prohibit the use of head/earphones during on-road races. Is there a baggage store?Baggage may be left at Race HQ at your own risk. It must be collected promptly after you finish. Where are the toilets?There are toilets located in race HQ. Please leave plenty of time to use toilets before the race as they are limited in number. Please note that there are not toilets at the start line itself.

What food and drink will be available?Wray has a tea-room and pub which serve a selection of food and drinks. Additional vendors, such as an ice cream van, are expected to be on-street.

When will the results be available?Results will be posted online soon after the race on https://www.facebook.com/wray10k Where is a good place to spectate?We recommend that guests stay in Wray village and enjoy all of the Scarecrows on display while you run! The Flood Gardens (near to Bridge End Tea Rooms and the garden centre) is a good place to welcome runners in the few hundred metres approach to the finish line outside Wray Institute.

Anything else?It’s Wray Scarecrow Festival so bring all of the family for a great day out! Don’t leave without a wander around our characterful conservation village to look at all the scarecrows. This year’s theme is ‘Lights, Camera, Action’, so expect to be dazzled by creations inspired by the small and silver screen!