Pre-Race Runner Information

Cogwheel Canter Running Festival Saturday 31st December

Thank you for entering the Cogwheel 5k or 10k Canter runs taking place in Girton, with the start and finish at Girton Recreation Ground. 

You should receive your runner number confirmation by email.

Please collect your runner number from the runner registration desk from 9.45am on the morning of the event.

The 10k run starts at 11.15am and the 5k Canter starts at 11.20am (please register at least 30 minutes before the event). The runs do include a number of road crossings, run marshals will be located at each crossing point and please do exercise care when crossing the roads. 

There will be provision to leave baggage in Girton Recreation Ground Pavilion, which will be manned but we must advise this is done entirely at your own risk.  

Car parking will be sign posted and available at Girton Glebe Primary School and Girton Recreation Ground. 

The Cogwheel Canter Running Festival also includes a 200m toddle/run for under 5s and an all-age 2k – registration available on the day from 9.45am. 

Refreshments, including homemade cakes, will be available all morning from 9.45am to 12.30pm. 

Public toilets are available in the Recreation Ground pavilion. 

All event information available at www.cogwheel5kcanter.co.uk 

Any event feedback would be welcome by sending an email to neil@cogwheel.org.uk and we hope to see you at the 2023 event.  We are grateful for your support and that of our supporters and sponsors:

Hockeys Estate Agents, Neil Marsh Health & Fitness  

and Avanit Systems Ltd   

A local student supporter of Cogwheel, Anne Marie Slaymaker, is undertaking a research project examining if biological sex affects injury among recreational runners, and if you can help Anna Marie in her research please complete the questionnaire using either of the following links:

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management  

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Have a good and enjoyable run. 

Neil Davies – Event organiser