Ashbourne Half Marathon
From Nice Work Partner Races
Event summary
This event not only promises spectacular views and exhilarating racing but also offers the chance to pre-order a bespoke commemorative mug featuring the course profile for just £5. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to collect this unique keepsake after crossing the finish line! Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well as local winners in various age categories. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and unforgettable memories at the Ashbourne Half Marathon!
Ashbourne Half Marathon
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Half Marathon
Entries closed09:30
£26.25
Event information
By Car: The Race Headquarters will be at the recreation ground. The start of the race is in the Centre of the town on the Market Square. There is local car parking available on the streets surrounding the race HQ but there are car parks in Ashbourne.
By Train: There are no local railway stations to Ashbourne with the closest being Uttoxter which is a 30 minute drive from the Race HQ.
Organiser's description
This is a Partner race
This means that we are working with a host Partner Organisation and provide timing and/or race management services for their event.
Event Overview:
The course will take you through the fabulous Derbyshire Dales and back to the historic market town of Ashbourne, a place beloved of Jane Austen. The views are breathtaking and the racing is superlative; you won't want to miss this one. We can't wait to welcome you to the start line!
There is the option to pre-purchase a bespoke two colour commemorative mug illustrated with the course profile.
Our mug can be pre-ordered with your race entry for just £5 and you’ll be able to collect it from our stand after you finish the race.
Deadline for ordering the mug is Sunday, June 4th.
Course Details:
The route starts on the Market Place, does a loop around Belle Vue Road, back into town, up the Market Place again before heading into Mappleton. Continue through Mappleton and up to Spend Lane and along to Thorpe, Ilam and Blore. From there enjoy a quick there and back through Okeover park before heading back into Mappleton. We will then turn off Mappleton Road at the Bike Hire car park and run back into Ashbourne through the tunnel. You will re-enter town via Church Lane and race the short finish along the Recreation Ground. We welcome runners of all abilities but please note we have a time limit on the course of 3 hours. A 5K Fun Run starts at 9.40am and uses playing fields & paths on the recreation ground and memorial gardens. It is entry on-the-day only.
Available Races/Distances:
Half Marathon / 5K Fun Run (entry on-the-day only)
Prizes:
Half Marathon Prizes/trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female winners.
Half Marathon Prizes/trophies for 1st male and female age group catogories.
Half Marathon Prizes/trophies for 1st local male and female winners.
Medal for all Fun Run Finishers.
On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
Half Marathon race: £27.00
5K Fun Run race: £2.50
Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.
Location
Ashbourne Recreation Ground, Cokayne Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EJ
2 Cokayne Ave, Ashbourne DE6 1ER, UK
Ashbourne Half Marathon
Nice Work Partner Races
We work with host Partner Organisations and providing timing and/or race management services for their event. Nice Work was established in 1989, then a small family business started with organising the Beckley 10k. The organisation grew with the popularity of running events to the company it is today. Based in Rye, East Sussex we deliver over 200 events year, attracting more than 50,000 entries.
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