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World Airline Road Race Festival London 2010
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Event Opportunities
Held in 2010 the event consists of four days of activities cumulating in Race
Day on Saturday 25th September.
Some plans are still fluid and this may generate some changes to the following
list. New events and opportunities may also be added.
Pre-event Promotion
The event will be well marketed at British Airways Head Office and other
locations to attract marshals and participants.
Registration - Sept 22nd, 23rd and 24th
Participants pick up their race packets including their running numbers,
The WARRtering Hole - Sept 22nd through 25th
A convenient meeting point for acquaintances, old and new. Usually
alongside a bar!
Team Captains' Meeting and Future Events Meeting,
Time for serious business on Friday Sept 24th.
The Meet and Greet - Sept 23rd
An informal evening get together for all
participants.
The T Shirt Party - Sept 24th
A very popular event where airline teams display the shirts that
they have had specially designed for the event. Swapping of shirts is
the order of the day leading to lots of banter and goodwill across the teams,
Depending on final numbers and venue there may also be some local
entertainment provided.
The T Shirt Competition
Conducted during the T Shirt Swap Party the presentation of an award to
the team whose T Shirt design is judged the most appropriate for the event.
Races - Saturday 25th September - The Royal Victoria Dock
10k and 5k races – the venue for the races will be private and public
areas around The Royal Victoria Dock in East London - around and using the ExCeL conference and
exhibition centre.Awards Party - Saturday 25th September
The end of the week party for participants. The evening includes speeches around the
presentation of awards. Awards are given in each age category, for individuals
and teams, for each race and overall. There are also participation awards
relating to size of team and distance travelled. The evening may be interspaced
with entertainment, and is completed with a dance.