Prostate UK - Pants in the Park, 2008 Leeds location

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Roundhay Park, Leeds - Father's Day - 15th June 2008

One of Europe’s largest city parks, Roundhay Park has over 700 acres of parkland, lakes and woodland. The Park includes scented gardens for the blind, National Plant Collections, Canal Gardens, the Monet Garden and Alhambra Gardens, plus Tropical World which attracts visitors from far and wide.

On-line registration is now closed but you can register on-site on Sunday 15th June for an entry charge of £10 for each runner payable in cash. Please be sure to check in at the Welcome Desk before 10:15am to allow sufficient time.

See below for timetable, fun run route, transport, location map and park facility details.

Timetable

Please ensure that you check in with us when you arrive at Pants in the Park – the Prostate UK desk will be located close to the fun run starting point.

10.00 — 10.45 Check-in
11.00 — 11.00 Start of run – Barrans Fountain
12.00 — 12.15 Prize giving

Once you have finished the run/walk please don't forget to collect your well deserved medal!

Main route (5km) The 'start' and 'finish' lines are located at Barrans Fountain (see map). There will be safety marshals in fluorescent waistcoats along the route to guide you.

Short route If you would prefer to have a leisurely stroll or if you are taking part with young children, we are happy for you to do as much as you wish.

How to get to Roundhay Park

Address: Roundhay Park, Leeds, LS8 1DF. Please see the map.

By train:	Take a train to Leeds station and then either a No. 2 or 12 bus or a taxi from the city centre to Roundhay Park.
By bus:	Catch the No 2 or 12 bus from the city centre to Roundhay Park.
By car:	Roundhay Park is 3 miles north of Leeds city centre off the A58 Wetherby Road at Oakwood. It is also accessable from the A6120 Leeds Ring Road by turning off onto Park Lane, along Park View Crescent and onto Princes Avenue.

Entertainment and facilities

There will be face painting for children from 10am - 1pm.
Food and ice cream will be available from the café if you fancy a treat.
Toilet facilities will be available in the park.
Leisure facilities include a land train, tennis courts, skateboard ramps, sports pitches, bowling greens, a sports arena, a golf course, and fishing. The lakeside cafe overlooks Waterloo Lake.

Safety: Please be aware of other users of the park and be careful of uneven paths. If you or a fellow runner is hurt, please contact the nearest marshal who will be able to help you. Volunteers from St John Ambulance will be present. If a serious accident or incident occurs please alert the nearest marshal who will call the appropriate emergency services.

Don't forget to bring: Appropriate clothing for unpredictable weather, sun protection cream, a hat, bottled water and most importantly your fancy dress pants! For more hints and tips please see Fun Run Tips.

Make a day of it: Spectators are also welcome. Why not bring along a picnic and make a day of it? Roundhay Park has lots of other attractions such as Tropical World, the land railway and a number of special interest gardens – for more information please take a look at www.leeds.gov.uk.

Parking: Free car parking is available by both Princes Avenue and Weatherby Road. Parking is entirely at your own risk.

Disclaimer: Prostate UK (the working name for Prostate Research Campaign UK, Registered Charity Number 1037063) and/or Simplyhealth Group Limited Company No. 05445654 can accept no liability in contract, tort, negligence, breach of statutory duty or otherwise for any injury, damage or loss arising from participation or any other involvement in any Pants in the Park event.