What time and where does the race start?
The race starts at 10.00am. Start/Finish: Outwood Academy, Worksop S80 2SF. NO parking at the race village, on neighbouring roads or at the school.
All race numbers and timing chips are to be collected on the day. Please make a note of your race number and head to the appropriate collection desk. The collection desks will be open from 8am. Number collection will also be available on Saturday between 10am and 2pm in the Sportshall at Outwood Academy. Race Numbers will be allocated approximately one week before race day and will be published here once available.
For parking locations please click HERE. There is NO parking at Outwood Academy Portland. It is your responsibility to get to the race on time. Please plan your journey before you set off and whatever mode of transport you use, allow extra time for delays or congestion. We suggest you aim to arrive at the event venue where the race starts no later than 09.00. to avoid peak time queues. We suggest you familiarise yourself with the car parks around Worksop and have a contingency in place in case your chosen car park is full. Where possible, please car share. Please do not use the postcode for Outwood Academy in your sat nav or attempt to park there as you will be turned away. No parking is available at the school for runners or fun runners. If street parking, please be courteous to residents and do not block driveways or park across corners.
Yes, this will be provided by JOEL, one of our registered local charities. Donations of a minimum £1 will be greatly received. Please bring donation with you and minimise change if possible.
All information regarding refunds, deferred entries and entry transfers can be found here: Refunds and Cancellation Policy
Entries will close on Tuesday, 22nd October, or earlier if the race capacity has been reached. There will be NO half marathon entries on the day but entry transfers will be available.
We strongly advise against wearing headphones or using ipods/smartphones etc during the race. Runners do so at their own risk. If you choose to use such equipment, we please ask that you be vigilant at all times and to please turn the devices off before the start of the race so that you are able to hear any announcements.
There is no Fun Run at this year's event.
Yes, the time limit for completing the course is 3 hours 15 minutes. The half marathon distance is a serious athletics endurance event which should not be undertaken without the proper training and preparation. We therefore, strongly discourage participants who don't intend to complete the course within this time limit. Any participants who haven't reached the last water station at 10 miles, in 2 hours 30 minutes after the race start, will be picked up by a sweeper vehicle and taken back to the finish. If you refuse to get into the sweeper vehicle, your number will be recorded and you will be removed from the race. From this point onward, you will be continuing independently of the event and at your own risk. You will be recorded as a DNF in the race results.
Yes, there will be shower facilities available in the Academy after the race.
Yes there will be 3 water stations with cups located at approximately miles 4, 7 and 10. Bottled water will also be provided at the finish.
Yes, the minimum age on race day is 17 years old.
Yes you may run with a buggy/pushchair, but please be aware of potential congestion through parts of the course. You may start with either the wheelchair athletes approximately 15 minutes before the race, or with the tail runner once the main race sets off.
For safety reasons, due to the large number of competitors, dogs will NOT be allowed to accompany runners in the Half Marathon.
At the online payment screen there should be the option to check out as a guest. This will allow you to enter your card details without having to set up a PayPal account.
The majority of the course is on road with only a small section of trail through Clumber Park so road shoes would be best. The course map can be found HERE.
There are no pacers for this event. The start is divided into expected finish times so you should be able to position yourself accordingly.
Yes it is.
NO dogs will be allowed within the gates of the sports village. Only guide dogs will be permitted. Dogs will be allowed to accompany spectators along the course route.