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The 33rd Stamford Striders St Valentine’s Day 30k
Sunday 14th February 2027
11am start
Race Information
Parking :
If you live locally, please arrive on foot. If you don't, please car share where possible and use PE9 1HE for your Sat Nav.
Signs and marshals will direct you to car parks near race HQ. There is a new car park system in operation in 2026, and we will park the earliest arrivals at the nearest locations, so please allow marshals to guide you, even if you have attended the event before. The fursthest car park is a 10-15 min walk (6-7 min warm up jog) from race HQ.
Please do not park on residential roads. We have plenty of off-road parking, and if we annoy the locals we risk losing permission for the event in future.
RACE NUMBERS AND TIMING CHIPS ARE ISSUED FROM RACE HQ AT REGISTRATION
Saturday 13th February 2027, open for registration from 9.30am to 11am
We are opening on Saturday again to encourage those who live in the vicinity to register and collect their numbers and timing chips which we hope will reduce congestion on race day and make the whole experience easier and more enjoyable for all.
Sunday 14th Feb 2027 (race day), open for registration from 9am
Race entry :
On-line entry only with no on-the-day admissions. Minimum age limit is 18 years. If you have entered and cannot run, you can transfer your number to another runner, as long as you inform us in good time. You can transfer to someone you know - or we can put you in touch with the hopeful runner at the top of our waiting list. For someone you know please provide name, address, DoB, club (if any), email address and mobile phone no. For all transfers please use the Si Entries system. Any problems email our 30k entry manager.
Race HQ:
The Race HQ, start and finish are at:
Stamford Welland Academy (Formerly The Queen Eleanor School)
Green Lane
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 1HE
Stamford is easily accessed from:
The north or south using the A1
From Leicestershire, follow the A47 and A6121
From the Midlands via the M6, A14 and A43
Once in Stamford, signs showing 'The 30k' will direct you to race HQ.
Facilities :
At Race HQ you will find...
Toilets
Manned baggage storage area (bags and contents left at runners' risk "keyless go" keys should be in a Faraday pouch)
Pre- and post-race massages for a charitable donation
Hot and cold refreshments
Professional medical services
*** Please note there will be NO separate changing facilities nor hot (or cold) showers ***
Race numbers :
Race numbers with timing chips attached must be collected from Race HQ. Medical and contact details should be written on the rear of race numbers.
The start :
The race will start promptly at 11am on the road immediately outside the school.
The course :
A pleasant, scenic, rural course. Please help us keep it that way by discarding litter at drinks stations, marshal points or KM markers, which are all carefully cleared after the race. Course map available here.
Water stations :
Approximately every 5k
Jelly babies will be on offer at water stations.
Headset Policy :
Under standard UKA rules 'in ear' and 'over ear' earphones are not allowed, 'bone conductor' type headsets are allowed. We accept this type of headset with the proviso that our race is run almost entirely on public roads open to traffic. So for your safety and the safety of others, runners using bone conductor headsets must ensure that they are completely and fully able to hear the ambient sounds of traffic, other runners and marshals at all times. We love our race – we hope you love our race – safety is critical for the event to be able to continue so please help the cause – if you really really must have them don’t use them like ghetto blasters! Our preference is that you leave them at home.
Cut off time:
The cut off is 4 hours, subject to a Safety Officer's decision on the day.
The Finish :
The race finishes on the sports field at the school. When you cross the line, please keep moving, in finishing order, along the funnel. Water and edible treats available as you finish.
Prizes and Results :
Finishing times for prizes will be gun to chip. (Chip to chip will also be available in the published results).
Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:
M 1/2/3.
F 1/2/3.
1st and 2nd Valentine’s Couple (combined race times, genuine couples only please).
There is also a £350 cash prize to anyone breaking the open men's or ladies course records (not the age group records).
Prizes will be awarded as soon as possible after the race.
Cancellation :
In the event of adverse weather conditions or any other circumstances, pandemics or endemics outside of our control, whereby it is deemed unsafe or ill advised to run the race, the event will be cancelled or postponed to a future date. The Race Director’s decision on this is final. In the event of cancellation refunds will be available.
Further Information :
If you need any further information, please contact our Race Director by e-mail.