Virtual Fen Gallop –Race Information
SAFE VIRTUAL RUNNING
• Due to social distancing guidelines we suggest you run ANY 10K/4mile race locally to your home at any time or day between 2nd July up to 7pm on 12th July.
• We do NOT encourage you to travel to Willingham unnecessarily.
• We advise you should follow ALL current Government guidance in terms of social distancing during your run and not run in large groups.
• In the spirit of Fen Gallop we would encourage runners to run a multi-terrain race, and evidence via GPS/Strava trace can be submitted to give evidenced places in the results table.
• Please respect private land and keep to public footpaths.
• It should be noted that part of the usual Fen Gallop route uses private land with the kind permission by the landowners for the day of the event and so if you live in Willingham you may need to use an amended route to keep to public footpaths.
VIRTUAL RACE TIMING INFORMATION
We are pleased to announce that ChipTimingUK will be collating and hosting the Fen Gallop Virtual Race timing results, and are offering a “Live” RaceMap option for runners from Thursday 2nd July until 7pm on Sunday 12th July.
To record your timing there are 3 options:
1. Using the “Live” RaceMap App to record your race time on your phone
2. Use Sports Tracker or upload your GPX, KML, TXC file after your race
3. Email your screenshot to results@chiptiminguk.co.uk
Please note that Family entries will have ONLY ONE single recorded time e.g. Family Fen @2hr 20mins, but personalised electronic certificates will be available if requested after the race.
1. Using the RaceMap App
*Pre Race Day*
• Download the RaceMap App from App Store to your phone – You only need to do this once and its free
• You will receive a confirmation email 1 week from ChipTimingUK before the event which will contain
o Your Bib Number
o A RaceMap key for the App
o Links to Live Maps
• Type the key into the search bar on the Race Map App. The key will open the map and you can register to run with your name and bib number
*On Your Race Day – any day between 2nd and 12th July 2020*
• Ensure your phone and/or Sports Tracker is fully charged
• If you are using Live Tracking on your phone
o Open the RaceMap App, select your race “Fen Gallop”
o Hit Start Live Tracking 15mins before the race starts
• Live Tracking via phones can be affected by:
o Low signal, dense tree coverage or tight narrow course
o We advise using a sport tracker as well
• Make sure the route is at least the event length and free of traffic
• Complete your activity in the designated event completion time frame
Thursday 2nd July until 7pm on Sunday 12th July 2020
• Make sure you complete the event distance.
o No problem if you go further, we’ll calculate your finish time
• Take a Finisher’s Photo to share with your fellow finishers and share on Fen Gallop Instagram or Facebook pages
• Use your phone and your time will automatically be on the Leader Board
• Full results will be on www.chiptiminguk.co.uk by Monday 13 July!
2. Using Sports Tracker or Upload GPX, KML or TXC files
• Use your sports tracker such as Garmin, Polar or Suunto upload your recorded time onto the 10K or 4 Mile Tracking Map
• OR upload your GPX,KML or TXC files onto the 10K or 4 Mile Tracking Map.
• Upload using https://racemap.com/upload
• Video Link for Explanation on how to upload- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JloKXFsO5xM
• Your confirmation email will have the Map Passcode or use the Tracking Key also in your confirmation email to find the correct map.
• This needs to be completed by 7pm on Sunday 12th July
• Full results will be on www.chiptiminguk.co.uk by Monday 13 July!
3. Email Screenshot or Timing
Send ChipTimingUK a screenshot of the race on your device by email with Fen Gallop in title to results@chiptiminguk.co.uk
• Your time will be added to the results
• Any timing without evidence can be added but will be labelled as “Unverified”
• This needs to be completed by 7pm on Sunday 12th July
• Full results will be on www.chiptiminguk.co.uk by Monday 13 July!
For a complete explanation of the service visit www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/irace or if you have any questions please contact ChipTimingUK.
The Links to the Tracking Maps are:
10K Map
https://racemap.com/player/fenland-gallop-10k_2020-06-03
4Mile Map
https://racemap.com/player/fenland-gallop-4-mile-virtual-race_2020-06-03
Please note that entrants will not be able to see themselves until AFTER receiving their unique tracking keys by email (a week before the Virtual race).
Runners who signed up to the Original Fen Gallop will be receiving an exclusive medal in the post after the event. We will use the address information you used on sign-up.
