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Date: May 25, 2007

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Dear Runner - less than 5 weeks to go - here we try & answer some commonly asked questions if you've already entered - thank you - *if not ...*why not join in the fun & run the'CITY OF MANCHESTER 10K'9.30 a.m. Start - SUNDAY 24th JUNE 2007VENUE - 'SPORTCITY'. run around the 'CITY OF MANCHESTER STADIUM'The race will be started by the Lord Mayor Of Manchesterhhh This race will now be TELEVISED. hhhHighlights will be shown the following day on CHANNEL M, Manchester's very own television station. This can also be accessed through your computer.* ENTER NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT *PERSONALISED RUNNING NUMBER If you enter by the end of May then your number will be personalised with your name.Q - WHERE TO STAY - HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSpecial deals have been set up with the following 2 hotels'HOLIDAY INN' - Within a mile of the CITY OF MANCHESTER STADIUMReservations can be made directly with the hotel: reservations@himanchestercentralpark.comDEBBIE HIGGINS : 0161 277 6910Visit website: www.himanchestercentralpark.com 'CASTLEFIELD HOTEL' - Based in Manchester City Centre Reservations telephone : 0161 832 7073 Visit website : www.castlefield-hotel.co.ukQ - is this race for me ?This is a race for EVERYONE !If you're an experienced runner or just starting out - this race is ideal for YOU !runners will be of EVERY standard imaginable - people - just like YOU ! The most important thing is for you to take part & ENJOY the experience Run on your own / as a group / or Why not get a group together from work - place into teams of three & run in the ' CORPORATE TEAM CHALLENGE ' against one another ? (teams of 3 - please give each team a name e.g. 'Turkey Trotters' )Q - what is the course like - is it hilly / flat / loops / one large lap ?Essentially the course is flat - consisting of 1 large lap & 2 x smaller loops. It is run both within SPORTCITY & goes out onto traffic free closed roads in the surrounding area inc Alan Turing Way & Bradford Road. STARTS and FINISHES at the Regional Athletics Arena at SportCity.The race goes around the outside of the CITY OF MANCHESTER STADIUM originally built for the MANCHESTER COMMONWEALTH GAMES. It also highlights the B of the Bang sculpture, opened by Linford Christie.Q = Do I have to run for a charity ?No - It certainly isn't compulsory. If you want to just run & enjoy the experience - we are more than happy for you to do soSome people DO want to run for charity - If you do wish to run & raise money for one of the nominated charitiesThere are two nominated charities this year - CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUSTand CITY IN THE COMMUNITY - This is the registered charity of 'MANCHESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB' which runs a variety of health, education, social inclusion and sports programmes in schools and community groups. If anyone wishes to run & raise money for a charity of their choice they are free to do so. Please also note that we DO NOT SELL CHARITY PLACES ! There is no additional fee to run for charity. Neither is there a minimum amount to be raised. All we ask is that you get your friends / work colleagues etc to sponsor you. Cheques should be made out to the charity concerned & sent either direct to the charity or to ourselves for collection & all monies will then be passed over, on your behalf.Q - Do I get anything for running the race ?There are T SHIRTS TO ALL FINISHERS - plus a goody bag - plus there are also SPOT PRIZES which are given out on a random basis Q - where do I park etc ?Once you have entered we will send out your running number with approx 2 x weeks to the event. Other race details re parking / refreshments etc will accompany your number. There is ample Parking within SPORTCITY & only a short distance of the startQ - HOW DO I ENTER ?Enter on-line by clicking onto this connection at: www.ActiveEurope.com/Events/EventDetails.cfm?E=45629&Lang=EN or download the entry form from our website at: www.manyharrier.co.ukalternatively email : grahamjackson7@btinternet.co.uk & we can email you the entry formQ - HOW MUCH DOES THE RACE COST ? Entry Fee = £14 if you are a member of an affiliated club (attached) If you are not a member of a running Club - you are therefore 'unattached' & pay £16 Cost includes chip timing - each runner will be issued with an Active Chip to wear for the race so individual times & results will be available and displayed immediately. SORRY BUT THERE ARE STRICTLY NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY. Closing date 19th Junecompleted entry form & fee should be sent to : RACE DIRECTOR GRAHAM JACKSON, FERN BANK, 4 KINGSTON GROVE, HIGHER BLACKLEY, MANCHESTER M9 6HD. TEL: 0161 740 7277.SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION , PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACTWe should be obliged if you would place these race details onto your WEBSITE / Notice Board at work & also email the entry form to all your friends & family membersIf you know of anyone else who may be interested in doing the event we should be obliged if you would forward our email accordingly. __________________

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