The Concorde One Hour Race - Sunday 4th June 2023
Concorde One Hour Race - Sunday 4th June 2023
This
is a race to see how far you can run in one hour. Mo Farah holds the world
record with 21.33km and Sifan Hassan holds the ladies record at 18.93km. How far
can you run or walk in 60 minutes? 5km – easy, a comfortable walk in the park,
but how about 10km, 12km, or perhaps even 15km? Are you a member of a club? What
is your club record for the one hour event? Perhaps this is your opportunity to
set one.
 The Hillingdon Cycle Circuit in Hayes is a closed road course with a
circuit of just under one mile. It has been reserved for runners for the
afternoon of Sunday 4th June. We will record each of
your laps and calculate your total distance and we'll have prizes for those achieving the furthest
distances. Your entry will include:
- A closed traffic-free road circuit – also great for spectators
and with no headphone restrictions,
- 10km time for those able to run at under 7min km pace,
- Covered changing facilities and toilets,
- First aid cover,
- On course water and refreshments at the end,
- Distinctive but sustainable UK made medal (simulated in the
image here),
- Charity donation automatically deducted from your entry fee (min
£1 per runner),
- Individual prizes,
- UK Athletics License: 2023-46080
Interested?
Full details and entry is via eventrac:
Concorde One Hour Race 2023 - Eventrac
Below is an FAQ on the event. These will be updated as we get closer
to the event.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I have to wear a running number?
Your running number must be worn on your front and clearly visible throughout
the event. We will also provide a second number to be worn on your back. We cannot guarantee you a result if you do not
wear both of these numbers as specified. We need to record your time every lap so we
must rely on being able to see your number - we cannot stop you and ask every
lap! In distance events it is possible to confirm a runner's number after
they have finished but that will not be possible in this lap-by-lap event.
 How long is each lap?
The course has been measured and certified by the Association of UK Course
Measurers. The measurement is made out for "10k" although the background detail
will enable us to calculate any distance run in the one hour. Click on the logo
to see the certificate.
For the first event, in 2022, the distance from the start line to the finish line on the first completed lap
was 1078m and subsequent laps were 1487m in
length. The start and finish lines was carefully positioned so that
runners crossing the finish line for the seventh time had completed exactly
10km.
For 2023 we are hoping to set up the laps slightly differently, using cones to
extend the length run, so that the first lap is exactly 1km in length and
subsequent laps are exactly 1.5km in length. The finish line on the seventh lap
will still represent 10k. It should prove much easier for participants to know
what distance (in km) they have run.
How will the one hour distance be determined?
We will record your time every time you
cross the finish line at the end of each lap. Your one hour distance will
consist of the sum of:
- The distance covered when you crossed the line for the last time before
the hour was up,
- A calculated distance for the portion of your next lap, based on your time
for that lap and how much time had been remaining.
Don't worry about this - we will perform the calculations for you! But for instance, if you run at a speed of exactly 7minute kilometers,
you would
cross the finish line for the 6th time (8.5km) at 0:59:00 so be allowed to
proceed on to a further lap. Providing you kept the speed up you would cross the line for the
7th time (10km) at 1:10:00 and we would estimate your one hour distance as 8.5
+ 1.5 x (01:00:00 - 0:59:30) / (1:10:00 - 0:59:30) = 8.571km . If you slowed down
on the 7th lap, or didn't complete it, your distance would never be less than
8.5km.
I want to run 10km and get a 10km time
As the one hour distance example shows, provided you can maintain 7minute
kilometer pace (35minutes for 5k) you will be able to complete the seventh lap
and get a 10km time, though your one hour distance will be recorded as less than
10km.
What are the prizes and what age categories will there be?
The prize fund is being set at 10% of the pre-race day entry fee total. This will be split across age groups
with sufficient participation. The decision
on which age groups will have their own prizes, and how many, will be made a few
days before the event taking into account the number of entries in each age
group.
Who can take part?
The event is open to all competitors aged 16 and upwards competing on their feet,
or in wheelchairs. Buggies are permitted but please take care. Runners with dogs
are permitted but note a maximum of one dog per entrant, to use a short lead and
those with dogs will not qualify for the prizes. Cycles and scooters are banned
from the course other than if needed by marshals or first aiders.
We are inclusive of all members of the LGBT+ community and we welcome entrants
as female, male or non-binary. The changing facilities consist of a male
changing room and a female changing room, each with toilets.
Prizes will be given in the female and male foot categories only, unless there
are sufficient entries in the wheelchair and/or non-binary categories to justify
their own prizes.
Will there be a team competition with prizes?
No. With a maximum field size of fifty it is unlikely that there could be many
teams entered. However to help us plan for next year's larger event we will
monitor the combined results of teams of three with at least one of them being a lady. Teams need to be
identified on the entry form with identical team names. For larger clubs and
groups with more than three entrants we may communicate with you to form
different teams (A, B etc.). This is not a relay - each member of the team has
to get a one-hour distance and the three distances combined will be the
total distance for the team.
How green is this event?
The medal is from the company Zero Waste Medals with the medal itself made in
the UK from wood. The ribbon is satin with a plastic clip but any spare or
unwanted ribbons can be returned to the company for reuse or recycling. Last
year's unclaimed medals and ribbons have been recycled by the firm.
You are encouraged to bring your own water but additional water will be provided
in plastic cups at the end of the lap. All used plastic cups will be collected
from the course for potential recycling.
We ask you to dispose of rubbish responsibly and can confirm that the site will
be cleared of all rubbish before we leave.
How Charitable is this event?
A minimum of £1 per participant will be given to the charity Dreamflight.
In addition, any proceeds from the event will be donated to Dreamflight. Last
year, although we only had 32 competitors, we donated £109 to Dreamflight.
What is the schedule?
Subject to change:
- Registration from 13:15,
- One Hour Race Briefing 13:50,
- One Hour Race start at 14:00,
- Awards 15:30.
Concorde Race Results?
Results will be available from the following day on this webpage and by email to
all entrants.
The Concorde Road Race is British Airways Athletics Club's most important annually
organised race. From 2013 to 2018 it was a five mile race. For results from
previous years of the Concorde Race see
Concorde Five.
I have a question which isn't answered here
Please email it to us at
Concorde@barunner.org.uk
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