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Event details and schedule

EVENT DATE: Sunday 20 March 2022

RACE STARTS: 09:00 

ENTRIES CLOSE: 28 February @ midnight

RACE PACKS: Will be posted from 7 March.

EVENT INFORMATION: Can be found [ HERE ]

MINIMUM AGE:

• The minimum age for 20-mile participants is 18 on race day.

HQ: Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DS.

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HQ OPENS: 07:30

RUNNING NUMBER: This will be posted to you from the 7 March. If you don't receive your Race Pack in the post, then please go to the Race HQ from 07:30 to get a replacement. You will need to show your entry receipt [DOWNLOAD HERE].

RACE ROUTE

The TWIN LAKES 20 mile race will prepare you for your Spring Marathon experience without having to run on your own. You can enjoy the incredibly scenic, superfast, and traffic-free course through stunning Milton Keynes countryside. Starting with a lap of the beautiful Willen South Lake and then following the picturesque River Ouzel all the way to Caldecotte Lake before heading back to Willen via the Grand Union Canal, you'll never be far from the water! The course is multi-terrain with about 80% on cycle paths with some gravel paths and the remainder on the canal towpath.

The TWIN LAKES 20 is a friendly event organised by Dirt Running with 12 years of running event experience, making sure you have the best day possible.

This race is an ideal training run for anyone running a Spring Marathon.

TIMING
This event will be chip timed using state of the art disposable timing chips attached to the reverse of your running number.

LATE STARTERS
Sorry, no late starters.

RACE TIME LIMIT
The time limit to complete the 20-mile race will be 5 hours, which is based on 15 min/mile pace plus a 5min buffer to cross the start line.

RACE PERMIT
Permit TRA/applied for. The race will be run under UKA rules

Race Number: Your Race Number incorporates a timing chip inside the foam on the reverse.
PLEASE DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE TIMING CHIP.
Attach your number to the front of your running top where marshals can see it. Complete any medical information and emergency contact details on the reverse of your running number. You must not allow anybody else to run with your number. Safety pins will be available in the Race HQ if required.

GETTING TO WILLEN LAKE

ADDRESS: Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DS

BY CAR: Use the postcode MK15 0DS in your Sat Nav.

If you are on the M1, exit at Junction 14 and follow the signs to Central Milton Keynes until you pick-up the signs for Willen Lake.

BUS: Catch the number 8 bus from Milton Keynes centre to Woolstone Roundabout West.
Walking down from the bus stop, take the first right at the Redway junction under the main road, then take your first left into Willen Lake.

CYCLING: If you are local then take the stress out of race day and cycle to the venue.

EVENT PARKING: There will be all-day event parking at Willen Lake for £3. Enter via the Newlands roundabout, V10 Brickhill St (Splash ‘n’ Play, play areas, and wakeboarding). Only 250 spaces on a first-come basis.

NORTH BAY CAR PARK: Off Newlands roundabout, V10 Brickhill St (Splash ‘n’ Play, play areas, and wakeboarding). This car park operates an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, and payment must be made prior to exiting the car park (NOT ON ARRIVAL). You can pay by card over the phone or at the machines. For instructions and the Terms and Conditions of Parking please view the signs which are located next to each pay station.

SOUTH BAY CAR PARK: Off Lakeside roundabout, V10 Brickhill St (by the hotel, gym, and The Lakeside pub). This Car Park operates a pay and display system (cash only), which means you pay upon arrival into this car park. For the Terms and Conditions of Parking please view the signs which are located throughout the car park.

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BAGGAGE
There will be a large baggage tent next to the Race HQ. Please do not leave valuables in your bag. Bags are left at your own risk.

CHANGING
You can use the Splash ‘n’ Play toilets for changing.

TERRAIN
The course is multi-terrain with about 80% on cycle paths with some gravel paths and just over a mile on the canal towpath.

REFRESHMENTS
There will be a mobile coffee van selling hot and cold drinks as well as snacks before and after the race.
The new Benugo Bar & Kitchen at Willen Lake will also be open from 08:00.

WATER STOPS

LITTER
Please put all the rubbish in the bins provided and only drop litter at water stops or give it to a course marshal.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY LITTER OR GEL WRAPPERS ON THE COURSE.

TOILETS
There will be portable toilets in the Event Village and at water stops.

MERCHANDISE
You will be able to purchase merchandise during the registration process or up until 28 February at midnight, by logging back into your Active account here: myevents.active.com. Merchandise purchased will be posted out monthly. We will not be selling merchandise on Race Day.

iTAB
iTab purchases will automatically be posted out a few days after the event. You do not need to do anything.

EVENT REGISTRATION
Need to update your registration, check you have entered, change your address, or purchase merchandise after you have entered? Then visit myevents.active.com to manage your event registration. You will not be able to make any changes to your registration after 28 February at midnight.

FINISHERS T-SHIRT
All finishers will receive a TWIN LAKES 20 Technical T-Shirt from Ladies size 10 to Unisex 2XL. Select your size when you enter. The actual design may change.

FINISHERS MEDAL
All finishers will receive a cool TWIN LAKES 20 Race Medal.

AWARDS
Race awards will be posted after the event. Award categories are:

• First 3 Men, plus MV40, MV50, MV60, MV70.
• First 3 Ladies, plus FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65.
• 
  The first team of 5 runners (can be mixed) from the same club.
  Runners may win more than one award.
  

RUN FOR CHARITY

Willen Hospice is a charity that puts patients and their families at the very heart of everything that we do. Our staff and volunteers give constant care in a considerate, peaceful environment where patients coming to the end of their lives and their loved ones can really make the most of their time left together. We’re close to so many people’s hearts because of the compassionate, personal end of life care we provide for free – both at our hospice at beautiful Willen Lake and also in people’s homes.

We are so proud to be part of a thriving community that supports each other but with increasing cuts and more people than ever needing our services

Find out more: www.willen-hospice.org.uk

NUMBER TRANSFERS
Please see FAQS

SPECTATORS
Spectators are welcome but are reminded to follow the latest UK Government social distancing guidelines.

REGISTRATION PROTECTION

You have the option to Protect your booking with Active Refund for a small fee when you register. This is an insurance policy with a 3rd party and nothing to do with our event. You could receive a full refund of the purchase price and processing fee should you be unable to attend the event due to a specified reason, such as:

Injury or illness
Vehicle breakdown or theft
Adverse weather resulting in travel warnings
Work relocation
And more

You will be able to select this option at the checkout stage. Active Refund is provided by Active, and you should contact them directly about your policy and how to claim and not the Dirt Running team. You can find the details here.

TRAIL RUNNING ASSOCIATION
The Twin Lakes 20 is organised by Dirt Running under a license from the Trail Running Association (TRA). The TRA is an associate member of UK Athletics (UKA). The TRA supports UKA in the management and regulation of trail running, and through this association with UKA, the TRA is able to issue permits to race organisers on behalf of UKA.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
All runners must be medically fit to compete and enter at their own risk and the organisers will in no way be held responsible for any injury, accident, loss, or damage that may arise before, during, or after the event as a consequence of their participation in this race. We do not offer refunds or deferrals under any circumstances. You can transfer your place - please see FAQS. No dogs or pushchairs are allowed.

IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY
The race director and the emergency services reserve the right to cancel or stop the race at any time if deemed necessary. These would be in circumstances beyond our control and no refunds would be given.

If the weather is particularly bad during the week leading up to the event, then please check Facebook or this website for updates.