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Running Event Day Preparation

Your running event day is looming and you’re full of questions: Where do I go? What time does it start? What should I eat the night before? And all the worries: Help, I’ve lost my race number! I haven’t hit my fundraising target! Time to stop worrying. We’ll bet that whatever your question, whatever your worry, you’ll find something here that will help.

We’ve gathered all our best advice for a successful running event day. So, whether you’re taking your first tentative steps on a 5K run, or you’re limbering up to smash your half marathon PB out of the park, we’re here for it.

Dive into our helpful articles and get ready for your best run yet. See you at the finish line!

Event Day Tips

Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great Birmingham Run route

You've signed up for the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run, we’ve got all the race info, tips and training hacks you need for your training.

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Where to continue the party after the Great Manchester Run

Every year at the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run, you blow us away with commitment to the party. Here's where to continue the party.

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Where to go for a post-run Bristol after party

You've finished the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run, but if you want to continue the celebrations, where should you head? Read on to find out.

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Keep the post-run celebrations going in Birmingham

It’s impossible to describe that finish line feeling until you’ve experienced it for yourself. But one thing’s for sure: once you’ve reached the…

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A runner’s guide to tapering

Tapering will help you to avoid injury and maybe even enhance your final performance. Read our guide to tapering to find out more.

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What to do the night before your Great Run

The nerves might hit the night before a run, but with our great run event checklist you'll know you've done everything you need to the night before the big day.

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Top Tips for Beginners and Advanced Runners and How to Avoid Race Day Fails

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced runner, here are Eilish McColgan's top tips for how to avoid any race day fails and excel at the big event.

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10 Ways To Smash Your Fundraising Target

These simple tips can help you to get your fundraising off the ground and have lots of fun while preparing for your challenge at the Simplyhealt…

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Tips For Event Day Success

Here are our top tips for before, during, and after event day to make sure it is a success…

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Last Minute Tips for a Great Run

The countdown has begun and the excitement is starting to build – and perhaps even a few nerves. Take a deep breath: your big day is almost here…

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5 Great Tips for Great Run Fundraising

we’ve teamed up with our official online fundraising partner, Enthuse to share five quick and easy tips you can use to raise as much as possible.

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Pre-Race Checklist: What You Should Be Doing Now

Those early morning alarms have been answered. You’ve laced up your shoes, done your stretches and got out there. The hard work is done, right?…

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Keeping Cool In Fancy Dress

Every year we see hundreds of incredible outfits. We have some tips on how to get round your run without having to ditch the outfit after mile one.

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Make The Most Of The Shortest Day Of The Year

Here are 6 tips to get you out of the house and running in the dark despite it being the shortest day of the year…

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