Race Background
The Bognor Prom 10K Road Race has been staged every year since 1995, and attracts serious club runners from all over the South of England, as well as individuals and families with no club allegiance. All are equally welcome. It is a major event for Bognor Regis, a day of challenge and personal achievement for runners and a spectacle for the public who line the route.
The 10K race would not be possible without the help of our many sponsors and helpers. Many are acknowledged below, but particular thanks are due to the Bognor Regis Observer, which has been closely involved with the event since the early days, and this year we are very pleased to welcome Crowhurst Park Holiday Village as a main sponsor. Without the support and assistance of our sponsors it would not be possible to run the 10K race in it's community and family friendly format, nor at the current price - which has not changed for the last three years. So a big thank you to the main sponsors for their support. We are delighted to welcome The Sussex Snowdrop Trust as charity partner for 2012 and we hope that the run will raise significant sums of money for this charity as well as other good causes close to the hearts of our runners. At it's discretion The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham may increase monies raised by the runners, through it's top up scheme. The Club has given away thousands of pounds to charities and good causes from funds raised from this event.
The organisers offer regular training sessions through Road Runners, a small but keen group of runners who meet every Thursday at 7pm at West Park, Bognor Regis. Anyone wishing to join them will be welcome, regardless of ability, just turn up.
The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham and the Club of Bognor are part of the worldwide organisation known as International. This worldwide fellowship unites men and women in the ideal of service. Both clubs provide most of the 85 marshals needed to manage the road race. Internationally, Rotary has been responsible for raising millions of pounds for such projects as eliminating polio throughout the world, and responding to major emergencies.
The Bognor Prom 10K is a major part of the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham's annual programme of community service and fund-raising
If you would like to know more about Rotary (we always welcome new members), please contact our Membership Officer: John Bailey - 01243 867047
All entrants will receive a complimentary copy of the Bognor Regis Observer for Thursday 24th May with full pictures, reports and race results.
Help from the following is much appreciated
- Art of Dance & Fitness: Warm-up session
- Arun District Council: Facilitating services
- Bognor ATC Cadets: Field support
- Bognor Concert Band: Promenade music
- Bognor Lions Club: Marshals
- Bognor Regis Rotary Club: Marshals
- Bognor Town Council Force: Race support
- Express Printing Ltd.: Print sponsorship
- Fitness First: Field water provision
- Frisby: Motorcycle outriders
- Johnston Publishing Bognor Observer sponsorship
- K & M Scaffolding Field staging
- Milestones Garage Felpham: Race support
- Nicholas & Co., Jewellers: Race clock sponsors
- Promenade concessionnaires: Course cooperation
- Raynet: Course communications
- Sammy Community Transport: Emergency communications centre
- Southern Water: Facilitating service
- Spirit FM: Publicity
- St. John Ambulance: First aid support
- Sussex Police cadets: Field support
- Sussex Police, Special Constables & PCSOs: Course supervision
- Sussex Sport Photography: Race photographer
- TMS: Field speaker systems
- Trafeco: Traffic management
Not forgetting all of our volunteer marshals, course doctors, time keeper & referee.
Information for Runners
This is a flat, high-speed course, awarded Silver grading by BARR. It starts by West Park in Aldwick (with extensive free car parking for competitors), follows the Bognor Regis Esplanade, continues through Felpham and returns along the sea front to finish in West Park. Height undulation is less than two metres; water is available at 5.5K and at the finish. A rolling road closure operates where public highways are used. The course is marshalled throughout, allowing for a maximum race time limit of 90 minutes.
Toilets are available, but there are no changing or bag storage facilities. The course is regrettably unsuitable for wheelchairs and competitors are not allowed to run with dogs or be accompanied by cyclists or other wheeled carriages. If you run wearing head phones please ensure volume is low enough so that you can hear what is occurring around you.
Chip timing is an established feature of the race. It relies on all competitors bringing their supplied chip with them. Remember- No chip, No time. Chips are now disposable - so no need to return them at the end of the race. Every competitor who provides a valid mobile phone number will receive a SMS text of their finishing time. Full results will be posted on:
and in the Bognor Regis Observer.
Entries will be processed in strict order of receipt, but no entries will be accepted on the day. You can now enter on line - just click Entries tab of this web site. Race packs will not be sent out until March, for postal entries please check your bank account for initial confirmation that your entry has been accepted. For online entries an e mail confirmation will be sent at time of entry. Packs will include full information, a map of the course, directions to the car park, the official sponsorship form, your chip and your race number.
Contact point:
Gavin Oclee-Brown - 01243 829065
How can you raise funds for charity or good causes?
Use the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham, Official Sponsorship form, that will be sent to you with your race number. You obviously can raise sponsorship for any charity you wish, but If you are undecided why not consider raising funds for our charity partner - The Sussex Snowdrop Trust. This unique local charity provides 'Care at Home' for children who have a life-threatening or terminal illness. When this entry form was written there were 69 Snowdrop children. Some spend time in hospital receiving treatment or undergoing operations, but most are at home under the care of Snowdrop.
The Snowdrop Care at Home Team supports families caring for a very sick child. The Snowdrop children's Nurses give medical advice, teach parents to administer medicines and treatment, listen to problems and liaise with other Health Professionals.
The Snowdrop Counselor is also a valuable member of the team working with parents and children throughout the Child's life and continues this support if a child sadly dies.
By using the Official Sponsorship form and following the procedures The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham may add up to 25% to the money you raise. Terms and conditions apply see Official Sponsorship form for details.
About the Junior Fun Runs
Two separate events take place before the main 10K race: 800 metres for 8-11 year olds, and 1500 metres for 12-14 year olds. The £2 entrance fee includes a medal for all finishers. Not a race, these fun runs are for youngsters to enjoy a healthy activity and perhaps raise sponsorship for their school or charity. Both runs take place on the Promenade, close to West Park. Apply by separate entry form available from the JFR Secretary, Nigel Hasted (01243 584049)
