Summer Nights Walk 2024

Summer Nights Walk 2024 is an enjoyable 10km walk which loops around Newmarket, taking you past historical landmarks and the famous training grounds that are synonymous with the town.

For past walkers, there will be a new route for 2024 for you to enjoy the beautiful landscape that Newmarket has to offer.

The walk will start at The Severals setting off at 7pm with registration open from 5.30pm and warm up session at 6.45pm.

- Early bird registration fee of £15 per person is available with limited tickets ending on the 1st May 2024.

- £20 per person thereafter, Online entry closes on the 7th June 2024.

- A walking adult must accompany those under the age of 18.

Where your money goes:

Raising vital funds for the Newmarket Charitable Foundation who support good causes and organisations within the Newmarket area.

This year we are also supporting the ‘Just George’ Charity and if you would like to raise funds separately to your Summer Walk entry fee (these proceeds go to the Newmarket Charitable Foundation)

We would be delighted if you would consider supporting this local worthy cause by clicking on their just giving page.

Summer Nights Charity Walk for Just George

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To find out more about ‘Just George’ and where the sponsorship money will be supporting please head to ‘Just George’.

Your registration fee includes:

- Entry to the Summer Nights Walk

- T-shirt and cap – collect on the night

- Water and a snack

- A medal on completion

All entries once booked online will be non refundable.

F ull terms and conditions can be found on our website: www.newmarketcharity.org

About the walk

Schedule

- Event site open from 5.30pm

- Registration from 5.30pm

- Briefing: 6.40pm

- Warm up session: 6.45pm

- Walk start time: 7pm

Pre Planning for your walk

10km walk takes between 90mins to 2 hours

What to bring

- Wear supportive comfy walking shoes – appropriate for long distances, that you’ve already trained in.

- Get friends and family involved download our poster here Summer Nights Walk to place in your workplace, you might even get your company to sponsor your team.

- Accessories – feel free to be daring, you and your friends can dress up getting into the spirit of the event, face painting and anything glow in the dark will be encouraged.

- Keep Hydrated – We will provide you with a bottle of water and a snack for your walk, we would also advise you to bring additional water with you.

- Money – There will be a small amount of merchandise and refreshments available on the night.

• Please be aware that there are no on-site storage facilities.

On the Night

Car parking

There are no car parking facilities at The Severals, however there are two public car parks, Rous Road and the Guineas car park close by that you will be able to use during the evening.

What to wear

We would advise that all participants should wear breathable/waterproof clothing – layers are best as it can get chilly overnight. Please note that there no changing rooms or storage facilities on site. Make sure you wear comfortable footwear. Whilst some colourful merchandise will be available to purchase on the evening, please feel free to dress up in bright colours/ neon face paint to be noticed in the crowds.

What about my personal belongings?

There are no storage facilities on site, so please only bring essential items that you can carry with you. The organisers cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings.

Registration

Registration opens from 5.30pm, please go straight to registration before the warm up session.

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The Walk Route

The route will be on public roads and footpaths. It is the walker’s responsibility to follow the Highway Code at all times, and to conduct themselves in a safe manner. A map will be available on the night to download onto your phones. Marshalls will be situated on route should you need any assistance.

Participants are responsible for their own medical condition and ensuring they are fit to complete the walk. Please consult your doctor if you suffer from heart, joint, back or breathing problems or any other medical condition that may affect your ability to take part.

Dogs are accepted to accompany walker’s during the event but must be kept on leads at all times, it is the walker’s responsibility to clean up after their dog at any point during the route.

Refreshments

There will be a small selection of refreshments available on the Severals Field at the start of the evening.

Health and Safety

There will be first aiders on site. The course is fully signed, please familiarise yourself with the signs you should be following before the start of your walk. Marshalls will be on route if you need any guidance.

First Aid

We will have first aiders available if any walkers need medical assistance.

Route

Maps can be downloaded on the night via a QR code.

Spectators

We welcome friends and family to come along and encourage you along route, to watch and take photos or videos. Please share all social media using the hashtag #Summernightwalk #NewmarketCharity

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We must be able to keep you informed of important updates and information regarding this year’s event, we will use your email address and postal details to contact you. Please provide accurate details when registering.

Promotion and publicity

At the event, photographers and videographers will be capturing images for use in publicity. If you are uncomfortable with your image being used in future publicity, please notify us at admin@newmarketcharity.org or express your wishes to those photographing on the day.

We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the event at any time if you fail to meet our terms and conditions.

We must be able to keep you informed of important updates and information regarding this year’s event, we will use your email address and postal details to contact you. Please provide accurate details when registering.

We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the event at any time if you fail to meet our terms and conditions.