Seeking the thrill of chasing the chequered flag, and zooming around one of the world’s most famous Grand Prix circuits? We've got just the running event for you! We’ve partnered with Ahotu Silverstone Run Fest as their Official Training Partner. This unique event takes place on Sunday 24th November and features four exciting races for all ages and abilities to choose from: Family Mile, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. All races will be held around the same track lapped by Formula 1 legends like Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, offering a unique and thrilling experience for all participants. To help you prepare, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the event. Read on for all the essential information!
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​Please note that the official race organisers are updating event information all the time! Finalised details will be sent to all registered participants prior to the event. Check out the official race website for any up-to-date information from the race organisers themselves, and reach out to their support team in good time if you have any questions about your bib collection, your start wave or anything else!
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Don't forget to connect with your fellow Runna Community within the Silverstone Run Fest space in the Runna app! You can find this via the Community tab at the bottom of the app, or directly to the Silverstone Run Fest space below. It's the perfect space to ask all of your race-related questions ahead of the big day, including course tips, nutritional advice and taper week training support!

The Silverstone Run Fest takes place on Sunday 24th November. Races will start between 09:30 and 10:00 in the morning, so be sure to check your race confirmation email or the event's official website for your specific start time!
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From the event organisers themselves:

"Bib numbers will be posted to participants who have registered with a valid UK address, by midnight on the Sunday prior to the event.

If you live outside of the United Kingdom, or if you provided an incomplete address, you will be able to collect a new or replacement bib at the event.

Registration will open on the day from 08:30 and participants will be asked to provide a valid ID (such as driving licence, passport, etc) to receive their bib."
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Address:
​Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN

The event village location:
​///pavement.erupt.booklet

Check out further information about how to get to your race on the official event website, including information on accessibility by car (with free parking at the event location!), train and bus.

A detailed schedule of the day's events will be emailed to participants closer to the event date.
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Information provided by the event organisers:

Suitable medical cover is provided at this event in the case of a medical emergency.

Toilets will be available in the car park and event village from 8:00am. Toilets will not be available on the routes.

Whilst the organisers recommend bringing as little as possible, participants can leave essential belongings at the bag drop using the tear-off baggage strip on their bib.

There are no dedicated showers, but female and male changing rooms will be available in two dedicated pit garages.

Water will be available on the Half Marathon (4) and 10K (2) routes. Water will not be available on the 5K route: participants must carry water themselves.

It goes without saying that packing your running shoes, clothing and any nutrition you'll be taking is an essential step for your preparation. If you're travelling on the day, staying overnight or longer, you may need more items, but here's a few helpful options for race day itself.

"Noise-cancelling earphones/headphones are prohibited from these events.
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​Whilst we discourage the use of other earphones/headphones in running events, participants choosing to use them should ensure they are set to a low volume to ensure that instructions from event officials can be clearly understood."
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If you're running the 10km or Half Marathon distances, your main goals with your food intake in the days before the race should be carbohydrate-heavy to top up your glycogen stores in your muscles, making sure you're hydrating well with water and perhaps electrolyte drinks and sticking to simple foods you enjoy, and probably nothing too spicy! Pasta, rice, potatoes and other easily digestible carbs are perfect choices! You may find your appetite reduces a little towards the end of your taper, with the reduction in your running volume, so don't eat to discomfort, but be sure to fuel well.

Still unsure? Feel free to reach out to our Runna customer experience team via the support tab in your Runna app, we'd be happy to advise on any other questions you may have!
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Pacing can be tricky, but by now you should have practiced this during your training runs with race-pace intervals and some long run practice attempts too! Be sure to iron out any final details for how you're going to use Runna (whether on your phone or with another device), if you plan to use Audio Cues and much more!

Download any playlists in advance, if you plan to listen to music or a podcast, and be aware that, with such a large number of runners around you, you may have some issues with Bluetooth signals clashing with other devices! If you're using headphones, make sure these are suitable for running safely and consider leaving any music off for the first few miles/kilometres as things can be quite crowded on the roads! Equally, with such amazing crowds and support from fellow runners, you may want to soak it all in, perhaps saving a few power ballads or pump-up jams for those tough latter stages before a sprint finish!

Check out some more tips on pacing, we've got you covered for the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon!
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By now you've certainly got plenty of experience recording your runs using Runna. We'd advise using the same method as you've been training with just like we mentioned above, sticking to the same device and testing this ahead of time too!
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With the close turns around the racing track, as well as the sheer volume of your fellow runners with their devices too, you'll perhaps find clashes and issues with your GPS. Don't panic, trust your innate pacing from your experiences in training, and race pace taper reps and let things settle during your run!

Check out more tips on how to troubleshoot common GPS issues here too!

Having lapped the track, taken those well-deserved pit stops and zoomed over the finish line, you'll certainly have plenty of excitement already - and the day is only just beginning! Spectators are permitted and encouraged at this event! Feel free to invite friends, family, and everyone who would enjoy a day out at a Formal One circuit to celebrate together.

Hydrating, having a snack and loosening your shoelaces are all super helpful in the immediate aftermath of your race. Pop on any change of clothes or comfy shoes that you packed, wear your finisher medal with pride, and have a little gentle stretch. Following the typical recovery from your interval and tempo runs that you've completed in training might not be as easy as normal, but be sure to take care of yourself, as well as enjoy yourself!

Results will be uploaded live to the official website and communicated to all pre-registered participants within 24 hours of the event, as well as event images from the day!
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Good luck, you've got this! Check out the video below for some more of our Coaches' top tips for race day!

Once you have finished, submit your race details to our weekly race round-up form found here to be featured on our Instagram!