Our Frequently Asked Questions
I’m registered for this event – How will I get my race number and timing chip?
You will receive your race number with integrated timing chip before the day of the event. This will be mailed to you approximately 10 days prior to the event and sent via post to the postal address you provided in the booking system. If your race number has not arrived with 3 days before the run, please let us know by email
Note: if you booked after Friday 26th March 2027 and the race has not ‘sold out’, your race number will not be mailed to you and you will need to collect it from our registration desk in Beacon Park on the day.
My postal address has changed. How do I update my booking details?
Where and when will I receive my t-shirt and medal?
In Tamworth Castle Grounds after you have finished the race.
To which charities do the proceeds from this event go?
Local charities in Lichfield and Tamworth.
Donations go to the following 2 chosen charities
- St Giles Hospice
- Stan Bowley Trust
In addition, proceeds go to the following who support the run by covering 90 marshal positions
- Soroptomists of Lichfield
- 7th Lichfield St Chads Guides
- Lichfield St Chads Rotary
- Lichfield Rotary
- The Foresters Camp Scouts
How do I get my race finish time?
The timing chip in your Race Number will activate when you pass through the Starting Arch and record your individual time when you pass through the Finish Arch.
Your Race Time will be available on-line.
Is there a race clock at the finish?
Yes, there will be a race clock at the finish line in Tamworth Castle Grounds. Please refer to above where you’ll be able to find your times.
What time do I need to arrive in Beacon Park?
The race start will be 8.30am.
Please remember to bring your race number with integrated timing chip with you as this is essential to participating in the event.
As the race is linear is there transport laid on either at the start or the end?
To allow runners the option of parking in Tamworth, a coach is provided before the race to take runners from Tamworth to Lichfield for the start. Booking for this coach service is additional and should be made in advance via the booking system, if the coach has not ‘sold out’, before Sunday 31st January 2027.
For those who have booked a place on the coach, coaches will depart from The Jolly Sailor coach and car park in Tamworth B78 3JJ from 07:00 to 07:40 hrs. Each coach leaves as it reaches capacity. Coaches will not be held or delayed; this is so that all participants arrive in Beacon Park Lichfield on time for the start at 08:30 hrs.
If you are booked on the coach transport, you will have a coach symbol on your runner number. Please show your runner number to board the coach.
No transport is provided after the run.
Where can I park near the finish in Tamworth?
Click Here to download a map of car parks in Tamworth town centre. It is free to use the Tamworth Borough Council car parks on a Sunday (except for the NCP one).
Note that the Jolly Sailor coach and car park is open and available for parking,
Where can I park near the start in Lichfield?
Follow the link below to see the location of car parks in Lichfield City Centre. Some of the car parks are free of charge on a Sunday. Please be aware that we are not providing transport back to Lichfield at the end of the race
Click here to view the latest information on the location of Lichfield City Centre Parking.
Do you offer a baggage shuttle service to take kit etc. from the start to the finish?
Yes. There will be a Bag Drop at the Start in Beacon Park.
Once the run is completed, bags will be collected at the finishing area in Tamworth Castle Grounds. Run Numbers must be worn to facilitate appropriate identification of each bag so that it can be returned to the appropriate runner.
Is the run affiliated with UK athletics?
No, but we will keep under review for future years.
What’s included in my race entry?
- Race number and timing chip
- Bag Drop (transport of your bag from Beacon Park to Tamworth Castle Grounds)
- Technical t-shirt
- Water along the route
- Snack and water at the end of the race
- And, of course, a fantastic medal!
Where does the route take us?
This is a multi-terrain event which uses the roads, paths, tracks and canal towpaths to take a varied route between Lichfield and Tamworth. We start off in Beacon Park and through the City Centre before leaving Lichfield by going down Darnford Lane. We then take the local paths around Whittington. We work our way round Hopwas Woods. There is a short section on the roads before we enter Wiggington Park in Tamworth. The final section of the race takes us through the streets and into Tamworth Castle Grounds.
What type of running shoes do I need to wear?
Although the run uses paths not just pavements, the route sticks to well used paths we do recommend ‘Trail Shoes’ for the Hopwas Woods area.
Is there water provided along the route?
There are 2 Water Stations along the route:
- Darnford Lane about half-way between the Darnford Moors Golf Club and Whittington firing range (3.3 miles)
- Outside Thomas Barnes School (6.7 miles)
and one at the finish line in Tamworth Castle Grounds. There are signs to inform of the next Water Station.
Are there any distance markers?
Yes.Distance markers are placed every mile as a guide to indicate the distance so far completed.
What is the minimum age to enter the run?
‘The minimum age to enter is 14 although 14-17 year olds must run with an adult.
Will I be able to enter on the day?
The event is expected to sell out, so there will be no entries on the day.
My confirmation email didn’t arrive, what now?
It should come through within 1 hour of completing registration, if not give it 24 hours and check again. Also check your junk mail. Failing that you contact us via the following email address – events@seventeen43.co.uk.
When will I get my race t-shirt and medal?
As the race is linear, you will be able to collect your t-shirt and medal in Tamworth Castle Grounds after you have finished the race
Can I take photos and videos?
Yes, providing spectators keep off the course and that the photos/videos are for personal use only and not for commercial use.
We have arranged a professional event photographer and photos will be available to download at agreed cost to be confirmed.
Can I give my place to someone else?
No, for health and safety reasons and insurance purposes it is strictly forbidden to give your place to anyone else. We need to know exactly who is taking part in our events. Any person found to be taking part that has not registered will be disqualified and banned from any future events, as will you.
Transfers can only be made to another runner through the entry system. Transfer applications are accepted until Sunday 31st January 2027.
What if I get injured during the race?
There will be qualified first aiders and emergency response teams along the route on race day. Alert a marshal and they will ensure you receive the necessary attention and treatment.
Can I get a refund?
We do not offer refunds. However, you can transfer your place to another runner. We can only accept transfer applications up to Sunday 31st January 2027 through the entry system. Alternatively, you can defer your place to the following year (One year only) if we are notified before Sunday 31st January 2027. To apply for a deferral, please email events@seventeen43.co.uk before midnight on Sunday 31st January 2027 with your name and reason for deferral.
For any requests received after Sunday 31st January 2027, a payment of £10.00 will be required before a deferral can be approved. This is to cover the incurred costs of Medal, T-shirt and running number.