The 2022 Star Trekk walk in Southport to raise funds for Queenscourt Hospice takes place tonight! (Friday 6th May)
Online registration is now closed, but it’s not too late to take part – just come along to Southport Pleasureland from 5.30pm and visit the New Registrations desk to sign up and collect your Star Trekk t-shirt.
On the night price is Adults £25, Under 16s £12.50 – card payment preferred.)
Below is a series of questions and answers about Star Trekk, with everything you wanted to know from timings, car parking, registration, refreshments and more.
We would love to see your Star Trekk pictures and to hear your Star Trekk stories! Please post your photos and videos into our Stand Up For Southport Facebook group here or email me at: MediaAndrewBrown@gmail.com
With over 650 Trekkers taking part this year, please give yourself plenty of time to Check In on Friday night and enjoy the Pre Trekk Party atmosphere!
Everyone taking part must wear their race number which can be collected from the Check In desks from 5.30 pm on Friday, with the walk starting at 7.30pm. Organisers have safety pins for you, but feel free to bring your own if you have some.
New for 2022, you can avoid the queues and give yourself a bit more time by using the Early Check In desk to collect your race number which will be open for a limited time between 1pm and 2.30pm at Pleasureland Southport on Friday afternoon.
The Early Check In desk will not be open outside of this time slot so please do not come at any other time.
If you are walking with friends or as part of a team, you can also collect race numbers on behalf of your fellow trekkers.
If you haven’t managed to collect your t-shirt yet, you can call in at the Hospice on Friday and pick one up during the day, or you can collect one at the Information Point on the night.
* * COLLECTION FROM EVERLAST GYM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE * *
And finally, if you have any family or friends who haven’t registered, it’s not too late – just ask them to come along on the night and visit the New Registrations Desk to sign up and collect a t-shirt!!! (On the night price, Adults £25, Under 16’s £12.50 – card payment preferred.)
Free parking is available on the car park to the left of Southport Pleasureland from 5pm to midnight – look out for our friendly volunteer marshals who will be directing you. (PLEASE NOTE -PARKING CHARGES WILL APPLY AFTER MIDNIGHT).
Questions and answers are below. If you can’t find what you need please call the Fundraising Team on 01704 517420 (please leave a message and contact number, they will call you back if they can’t answer).
WHAT DATE IS STAR TREKK?
Friday 6 th May 2022
WHERE DOES THE WALK START AND FINISH?
Southport Pleasureland, Marine Drive, PR8 1RX
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The 10K walk starts at 7.30pm from Pleasureland. The venue is open for registration from 5.30pm where you can enjoy the pre trek entertainment.
WILL THERE BE PARKING ON THE NIGHT?
Yes, there will be parking available on the night at the Car Park, to the left hand side of Southport Pleasureland
WHERE IS REGISTRATION ON THE NIGHT?
Registration will take place at Southport Pleasureland. Please make sure that you check in with our staff on the night before starting the walk, where you will be given your own personal walker number. This should be worn throughout the event.
IS THERE A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF SPONSORSHIP THAT I NEED TO RAISE?
We kindly ask for a minimum sponsorship of £30, it is the donations and sponsorship which helps to ‘Keep Queenscourt In Service’.
AS WELL AS GETTING SPONSORS, WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO RAISE MONEY?
Many employers will match fund the amount their employees fundraise. Why not speak with your employer and ask them if they will do this, it is quick and simple to do this and won’t cost you a thing. Usually all they require is a letter from us confirming what you have raised and we will happily provide you with this.
HOW DO I HAND IN MY SPONSOR MONEY?
Please send or hand in sponsorship money to Queenscourt Hospice, Town Lane, Southport, PR8 6RE. Any cheques can be made payable to Queenscourt Hospice. If you have set up a Queenscourt Hospice JustGiving page we automatically receive all donations made through the website, so you don’t need to do anything. To set a page up please visit:- www.justgiving.com/campaign/startrekk22
HOW LONG WILL THE WALK TAKE?
The walk will take approximately 2.5 hours but there is no rush and we encourage all participants to go at their own pace. The event is definitely not a race and there will be no pressure to finish in a certain time. There will be lead walkers as well as walkers at the back of the pack to ensure the last participants return safely.
WILL THERE BE ANY REFRESHMENTS?
You will be given a bottle of water when you sign in to take on your travels and there will be plenty of opportunities for refreshments throughout the route.
WILL THERE BE TOILETS EN ROUTE?
Toilet facilities will be available at the start/finish. Along the route there will be many establishments that will be happy for you to use their facilities.
WILL IT BE SAFE?
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. The event has been organised in conjunction with Merseyside Constabulary and Sefton Council. The route will be well marshalled by volunteers on the night
I’M IN A WHEELCHAIR, CAN I STILL TAKE PART?
The route follows the pavements and is deemed suitable for wheelchair use.
WHAT DO I NEED TO WEAR?
We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Your registration fee includes a T-Shirt which will be available for collection at Queenscourt Hospice from Wednesday 20th April, (please bring a copy of your registration letter with you). If you don’t manage to collect your t-shirt in advance, some will be available at registration on the night. (For the fashion conscious trekkers this year’s T-Shirt will be LIME GREEN! There is no set dress code and if you and your party would like to go with a theme then you are more than welcome to do so.
DO I HAVE TO BE FIT?
Participants should be in a reasonable state of health. Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in Star Trekk should seek medical advice from a GP prior to the event. We do recommend that you should train before taking part and that you feel comfortable that you will be able to complete a long walk. Star Trekk is a fun event, designed for you to take at your own pace, it’s NOT a race.
HOW OLD DO YOU NEED TO BE?
The event is open to all ages, under 16’s can participate however they must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
CAN I WALK WITH A GROUP OF MY FRIENDS?
Absolutely, we encourage team participation. To make administration easier, we would encourage all groups of walkers to give themselves a group name. When signing up online you will be given the option to add in your group name.
IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY I CAN SUPPORT THE EVENT?
If you are taking part, please spread the word amongst your colleagues, family, friends and neighbours and any social media platforms you may have. We also need a lot of volunteer support to help the event run smoothly, to get involved contact the Fundraising Department via email fundraising@queenscourt.org.uk or call 01704517420
I AM WAKING IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE SPECIAL
If you are walking in memory of someone special and would like to acknowledge this during the walk there are memory bibs available which you can attach to your t-shirt. You will be able to pick up an In Memory Bib on the night.
WHAT IS THE 10K ROUTE?
- From Pleasureland head out along Marine Drive
- Turning onto Marine Parade then onto Nevill Street
- Continue onto Lord Street, Eastbank Street then onto Scarisbrick New Road
- At Kew Roundabout turning right onto Town Lane and across the entrance to Queenscourt Hospice
- Turn into Southbank Road onto Cemetery Road, Eastbourne Road, and onto Liverpool Road
- Continue through Birkdale village across level crossing and onto Weld ROAD
- Past Fisherman’s Rest and right onto Rotten Row
- Returning back to Pleasureland
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
- To register, each person needs to complete the registration form either online or on paper and return it with the appropriate entry fee.
- The entry fee covers all expenses involved in administering your place and organising the event and is not refundable.
- Your entry will be accepted in your name only, if for any reason you are unable to take part please inform us as soon as possible. Your place can be re-allocated to a nominated substitute but only by arrangement through the fundraising office at the hospice.
- This event is a walk and not a race. No walkers are allowed to run or jog and walkers should not pass the nominated walk leaders.
- Participants should be in a reasonable state of health. Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in Star Trekk should take medical advice from a GP prior to the event.
- Under 16’s can participate however they must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Please make sure that you check in with our staff on the night before starting the walk, where you will be given your own personal walker number. This should be worn throughout the event.
- This is a sponsored event and participants should make every effort to gain sponsorship to support the work of Queenscourt.
- You are not permitted to use any of the sponsorship money you raise in relation to your entry to pay for expenses.
- You must pass all the sponsorship given to you directly to Queenscourt Hospice.
- There is no need to bring your sponsor forms with you on the night, if you need a certificate of completion after the walk please call the fundraising office on 01704 517420.
- By taking part, all participants and volunteers agree that they are happy for their names and video footage or photographs taken during the event to be used to publicise Queenscourt Hospice.
- Queenscourt Hospice accepts no responsibility for any injuries or damages sustained during the event.
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