FAQ for runners
Pre Race Questions
How do I enter the race and how much does it cost?
Can several children be entered at the same time?
What is the age limit?
Do I need to be able to run to enter?
Can parents run with their children?
How long is the course?
Where can I find advice on pre-race training?
When do I receive my race number and pack?
Will I receive a running shirt?
What should I wear?
What should I eat before the run?
I’m injured and can’t run, can I have a refund?
What time do I need to arrive?
Can I pass my place onto someone else?
How long is the course?
What’s the course like?
Is the course suitable for wheelchairs?
Race Day Questions
How do I get to Hyde Park?
What time should I arrive?
Do I need to register upon arrival?
Will I be able to put my bag somewhere safe?
Will there be any information points?
Will there be plenty of toilets?
Will the start be split into age categories?
Is there a changing/showering facility?
Will there be water available?
Will there be any refreshments available before or after the race?
Will there be any medical/first aid facilities available?
Are there km markers on the course?
Are there any prizes being awarded?
Will the event be chip timed?
Will there be photographers there on the day?
Will I be notified of my official result?
Will I receive a medal?
My friends and family are coming along to support me. Are there any recommended viewing points?
Will I be able to watch the start of the half marathon before the start of the Pulse3K?
What happens if I can’t finish the race?
Will there be a designated area where I will meet my friends and family afterwards?
Is there a crèche area for younger children?
Have staff and volunteers been selected through a proper recruitment process?
How are staff and volunteers trained?
Is there someone supervising the staff and volunteers trained?
PRE RACE ANSWERS
How do I enter the race and how much does it cost?
Enter online now for Pulse3K. Entry costs £7. Each race place needs to be completed by a parent or guardian.
Can several children be entered at the same time?
Yes, you can enter several children at once via the registration page, provided they are aged between 11-16 years. You can also enter a school or sport’s club team.
What is the age limit?
The run is open to school years:
- 11 years old
- 12 & 13 years old
- 14 – 16 years old
The minimum age is 11 years and the maximum age is 16 years on Sunday 7th October 2012.
Do I need to be able to run to enter?
No, this run is aimed at young people of all abilities, fast or slow. Those running at a slow jogging place will be fine. Most young people will be able to cover 3km.
Can parents run with their children?
Parents can only run with their child, if their child has special needs. If so, please contact info@pulse3K.com and we will make arrangements with you.
Where can I find advice on pre-race training?
Please visit our training pages to find training advice and download a training plan.
When do I receive my race number and pack?
Your race pack containing your race bib, timing chip and race information will be sent to you approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the race.
If you haven’t received your pack by Friday 28 September, please contact us at info@pulse3K.com
Will I receive a running shirt?
All participants will receive a technical bamboo race shirt at the meeting point before the race. It is a naturally wicking shirt made of bamboo and recycled polyester and we promise it will be very comfortable for you to run in!.
What should I wear?
If it is hot wear shorts, a t-shirt and trainers. If colder, we would recommend leggings or tracksuit bottoms with a t-shirt and trainers. Remember to bring a long-sleeved top for after the race as you will cool down really fast once you have finished
What should I eat before the run?
Eat a healthy breakfast to make sure you have enough energy to run at your best. Porridge or scrambled eggs on toast are both good choices. Most importantly, remember to drink plenty of water
Can I run for a charity?
Yes of course. Any charity would be very appreciative of your fundraising efforts. Choose one of the many charities involved in the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon here
I’m injured and can’t run, can I have a refund?
Unfortunately we cannot offer any refunds or transfer places to next year. There are a great deal of costs involved in staging an event of this proportion, such as paying for staffing, infrastructure, road closures and medical cover which aren’t recoverable.
Can I pass my place onto someone else?
Unfortunately you CANNOT pass your place onto someone else. Each place in the race is unique and upon registration you will provide medical information and emergency contact details that are specific to you. If you pass on your race number you could be endangering that person as we would have no information on them should there be an accident
How long is the course?
The course is 3k, that’s about 1.8 miles
What’s the course like?
The course is run on the Parks’ tarmac paths and is pretty flat with just a few twists and turns through Hyde Park. It has a great finish stretch, shared with the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, where you will be able to see the finish line (and crowds) ahead of you. View the Pulse3K Route Map.
Is the course suitable for wheelchairs?
Unfortunately Pulse3K is unable to accommodate wheelchair users.
RACE DAY ANSWERS
How do I get to Hyde Park?
Please check your travel plans with www.tfl.gov.ukin advance, taking particular note of any planned engineering works.
By tube:
From Hyde Park Corner tube (Piccadilly Line) – enter the park through Queen Elizabeth Gate and continue down Rotten Row to the Food & Fitness Festival area (15min walk).
From Knightsbridge tube (Piccadilly Line) – enter the park through Prince of Wales Gate, cross over South Carriage Drive at a suitable crossing point and you will be able to see the Food & Fitness Festival area (12min walk).
From Marble Arch tube (Central Line) – enter the park through Cumberland Gate and walk South towards the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen. Take the path to the left of the café around the Serpentine and head South to Rotten Row. Turn right onto Rotten Row and walk towards the Food & Fitness Festival area (25min walk).
From Lancaster Gate tube (Central Line) – enter the park through Victoria Gate and walk South down West Carriage Drive. Cross over the Serpentine and continue South until you join Rotten Row. Turn left onto Rotten Row and walk towards the Food & Fitness Festival area (25min walk).
By bus:
North London: 6, 7, 10, 16, 52, 73, 82, 274, 390, 414
South London: 2, 36, 137, 436
West London: 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 52, 74, 148, 414
East London: 8, 15, 25, 30, 38, 274
By car:
We strongly recommend that visitors avoid coming by car as there is no designated car parking and many roads will be closed prior to and post race.
What time should I arrive?
Medical / first aid facilities will be provided at the start/finish line. However, if you feel unwell on the day or you’ve been ill during the previous week, we recommend that you don’t participate in the run.
Do I need to register upon arrival?
There is no registration on the day of the race. Please wear your race bib, on the front of your shirt, and the timing chip that will be sent to you prior to the event as instructed in the race information leaflet.
Will I be able to put my bag somewhere safe?
A baggage facility will be available for all participants in the Half Marathon and Pulse3K. Please do not leave any valuables with your baggage. The race organisers cannot accept any responsibility for the security of these items.
Will there be any information points?
There will be an information point centrally located within the Food & Fitness Festival. It will be shown on the map sent out with your race pack in the race information leaflet.
Will there be plenty of toilets?
There will be designated toilets within the Food & Fitness Festival area.
Will the start be split into age categories?
Yes, participants will be split into the three age categories – Year 7 / Year 8 & 9 / Year 10, 11 & 12. Each category will be set off at the start with a small time delay in between each start.
Is there a changing/showering facility?
Unfortunately we can’t provide changing or shower facilities. Please arrive ready to run and bring some warm clothes with you to wear immediately after the race.
Will there be water available?
Free bottled water will be available at the start and the finish of the race.
Will there be any refreshments available before or after the race?
All runners will receive a bottle of water and a Fairtrade banana immediately after crossing the finish line. In addition there will be food concessions within the Food & Fitness Festival where refreshments can be purchased.
Will there be any medical/first aid facilities available?
Medical / first aid facilities will be provided at the start/finish line and within the Food & Fitness Festival area. However, if you feel unwell on the day or you’ve been ill during the previous week, we recommend that you don’t participate in the run.
Are there km markers on the course?
There will be km marker at every km for you to keep track of your progress.
Are there any prizes being awarded?
Prizes will be awarded to the three fastest girls and boys in each of the following categories :
• 11 years old
• 12 and 13 year olds
• 14, 15 and 16 year olds
Will the event be chip timed?
All participants will receive an individual timing chip in their race pack which is sent by post prior to the event. Please ensure this is securely attached to your shoe following the directions in the race information leaflet before you start the race. The time you cross the start and finish line will then be recorded. If you do not wear your timing chip, your time will not be recorded. Replacement chips will incur a cost of £5.
Please make sure that you return the timing chip at the end of the race as the charity has to pay for each chip lost. If you take your chip home by accident, please return it to: Limelight Sports, 29-35 Rathbone Street, London W1T 1NJ.
Finally, all prizes will be awarded by chip time.
Will there be photographers there on the day?
Yes, there will be official race photographers on the day and photos will be available to purchase after the race via the website.
Will I be notified of my official result?
All results will be posted on the website www.pulse3K.com shortly after the race.
Please note that all prizes will be awarded by chip time.
Will I receive a medal?
Yes, all those runners who complete the race will receive a wooden finisher’s medal.
My friends and family are coming along to support me. Are there any recommended viewing points?
Yes, cheering points will be marked on the Route Map (link) that will be available in your race pack as well as on the website closer to race day. We know that cheering crowds along the route is very motivating for runners so do encourage your family, friends and colleagues to come and support you.
Will I be able to watch the start of the half marathon before the start of the Pulse3K?
No, you will NOT be able to watch the start of the Half Marathon and the start of Pulse3K. Pulse3K and the Half Marathon have different starting points and therefore this is not possible.
What happens if I can’t finish the race?
If you find that you need medical attention or are too tired to complete the course, please notify the nearest steward who will call for assistance. A sweep vehicle will follow the last runners collecting all those needing help.
Will there be a designated area where I will meet my friends and family afterwards?
Yes, there will be designated Repatriation Area in the medal collection point for you to wait for your friends and family after you come through the finish line.
Is there a crèche area for younger children?
No, unfortunately we don’t have a crèche facility.
Have staff and volunteers been selected through a proper recruitment process?
Yes, they have all been selected through a careful recruitment process and staff working directly with young runners have all been CRB checked. For more information about volunteers, please email volunteers@limelightsports.com
How are staff and volunteers trained?
In addition to specific event training, those working directly with the young people have been CRB checked and received information on health and safety procedures.
Is there someone supervising the staff and volunteers trained?
Yes, each area on the course and at the start and finish there is a supervisor in charge.
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