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Swansea 5K

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Thank You.

As our valued athletes, many of you return year after year and know our events very well. For this, we cannot thank you enough.

With the PEAKS Swansea Swim powered by MySwimCo taking place on Saturday and the Swansea Triathlon also taking place on Sunday, we're sure the weekend is going to be one to remember!

You may have many questions about how the day will run, and the race pack will answer these for you. Ensuring the safety of all in attendance is of paramount importance, so please read it through carefully.

We hope that you have a great time and enjoy the day. We look forward to seeing you at another AWE event in the near future.

A huge thank you again for your continued support.

See you on race day!

The AWE Team

Please ensure that you read the information in this race pack carefully, even if you've raced this event before.

Important Locations

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Swansea 5K Start

Outside East Burrows Car Park, ///proof.stud.pokers

Finish Line

National Waterfront Museam, ///form.tooth.olive

Registration

Dylan Thomas Centre, ///frogs.really.priced
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Parking

The Quadrant MSPC

Plymouth Street, SA1 3QR, ///keep.fuel.lables

Marina Park

188 St Margarets Court SA1 1RW, jolly.purple.beans

Copr Bay South

Swansea, ///estate.divide.stream

St Davids Multi-Storey

SA1 3LQ, ///fees.dairy.moss

Paxton Street Car Park

Swansea, ///civil.smoke.slices

Trawler Road Car Park

Swansea, ///colleague.boat.gift

Itinerary

Saturday 23rd May

11am - 5pm
Registration Open
Dylan Thomas Centre ///frogs.really.priced

Sunday 24th May

9am - 12pm
Registration Open
Dylan Thomas Centre ///frogs.really.priced
3pm
Swansea 5K Start
East Burrows Road Car Park ///feast.audio.agree
4pm
Overall Cut off
Finish Line ///form.tooth.olive

Registration

Don't forget your photo ID: Without photo ID you will not be able to register. You CANNOT register on someone else's behalf.

At registration you will receive:

1 X bib number to be displayed on your front (ensure you complete medical information on the reverse)
1 X disposable timing chip attached to your bib number (please do not bend)
Entries are non-transferable at registration. If you have not followed the correct steps to transfer your entry to another person (deadline prior to the event), they will be unable to race. If another athlete takes part with your details, you will both be disqualified and banned from all future AWE events.

Staying Safe

The pre-event video briefing contains important, on-the-day information. Please ensure you watch this prior to the event.

The pre-event video briefing contains important, on-the-day information. Please ensure you watch this prior to the event.  

Should poor weather conditions dictate, please ensure you have appropriate bright clothing.

Due to safety reasons, personal music players and headphones are NOT permitted.

If you are unable to finish the race, you MUST report to an official to inform them. 

Marshals

Please be advised all marshals are volunteering their time for free and without their assistance we would not be able to put the race on. Please respect marshals. Any abusive behaviour or language will result in immediate disqualification.

It is your responsibility to know the route and to ensure your own safety on course. Marshals are there purely for reference and directional purposes and are not permitted to stop traffic.

Timing & Race Numbers

START TIME: 3PM

START LINE LOCATION: EAST BURROWS CAR PARK

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The fast and flat Swansea 5K starts whilst the Swansea Triathlon is in progress. You'll pass the triathletes on your out-and-back loop before celebrating your victory on the red carpet finish line.

The Course

Swansea 5K - 5K

Swansea 5K - 5K
LAPS 1
All course cut-off times can be found in the event itinerary.

A stunning fast and flat 5km run through the marina and onto the seafront and finishing in front of the The National Waterfront Museum.

Courses are comprehensively marshalled and signed with black arrows on a fluorescent background

Feed Stations

There will be no feed stations at the event but all athletes will recieve a bottle of water at the finishline.

Rules

It is your responsibility as a competitor to know ALL the rules. Ignorance is no defence.

Penalties

It is your responsibility as a competitor to know to be aware of the penalties for not following the rules.

Results & Awards

Award Categories

1st, 2nd, 3rd Male
1st, 2nd, 3rd Female

FAQ

If there's something you need to know that isn't covered in this race pack head over to our Frequently Asked Questions page by clicking the link below.

Other Information

Lost Property

Any lost property that has been found will be returned to our HQ. Please contact us after the event to retrieve any items. Local collection will be available or P&P (postage fees will apply).

Property will be kept for 7 days and if not claimed, will be disposed of.

MARSHALS

Please be advised all marshals are volunteering their time for free and without their assistance we would not be able to put the race on. Please respect our marshals. Any abusive behaviour or language will result in immediate disqualification. It is your responsibility to know the route and to ensure your own safety on course. Marshals are there purely for reference and directional purposes and are not permitted to stop traffic.

MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY

There will be a number of photographers & videographers on course. Athlete pictures will be available online from Finisher Pix .

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

We are very lucky to be granted the relevant permissions to stage the race in the Swansea area. Please help us by reducing the environmental impact as much as possible and take all your litter home.

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