Bedford Harriers Half Marathon

Race Packs

Race packs are no longer mailed to participants. Participants collect their race packs on race day, thereby saving fuel and resources that would otherwise be used to deliver them. This also saves on postal charges which helps to maintain lower entry fees for participants and generates additional surplus for the benefit of the event charities

Course Measurement:

2019 and issued by the Association of UK Course Measurers; certified accurate using IAAF procedures.To view the Course Measurement Certificate click here

Risk assessment:

To view the Risk Assessment document click here

Are you fit to run?

It is the participants' responsibility to ensure that they are physically fit to run and have adequately prepared themselves. To visit Runners' Medical Resource website click here

Pre & Post Race Massage:Race massage provided by Sports Massage Bedford Pre & post race bookings taken.E-mail: info@sportsmassagebedford.com www.sportsmassagebedford.com

Sports Kit Shop:No Limitz Sports will be offering a range of running related merchandise including shoes, clothing, nutrition products and sundry items. Visit No Limitz website; www.nolimitz.co.uk

Road closure:

There is no access to the Race HQ even for dropping off or collecting runners. Please do not cause obstruction or congestion by attempting to access the Race HQ area. See below for drop off & collection point avoiding the Race HQ and the run course.

Drop off & Collection points:A drop off and collection point is situated at the junction of Cause End Rd and St.Marys Rd, Wootton. Please do not attempt to gain egress to the Race HQ grounds by car as the roads will be closed. The drop off & collection point is 2-3 minutes walk from the race HQ and will be signposted.To view the Drop off and Collection map click here

Time limit:

13.5mins per mile. The sweep vehicle travels at a pace of 13.5 minutes per mile and any runners slower than 13.5mins per mile will be politely requested to withdraw, transport back to the Race HQ will be provided.

Reducing our carbon footprint, decreasing waste and improving sustainability

Since 2010 all Bedford Harriers events have utilised Ipico reusable timing chips. These timing chips are used repeatedly, only requiring replacement when not returned by a participant.

Timing chips are secured to runners’ shoes with 100% biodegradable Kraft paper-covered wire twist ties. At the end of each race the biodegradable wire twists are removed and collected for composting.Additionally, any race entry pack not collected has its wire twist ties recovered and they are used at the next Harriers event.

Race packs are no longer mailed to participants. Participants collect their race packs on race day, thereby saving fuel and resources that would otherwise be used to deliver them. This also saves on postal charges which helps to maintain lower entry fees for participants and generates additional surplus for the benefit of the event charities.Un-issued race packs have their contents removed and the envelopes are recycled.

Baggage tags are manufactured from recyclable card with sisal string ties. Baggage tags are recovered from any un-issued race packs and over-stickered ready for use at the next Harriers event.

All finishers will receive a useful & practical 100% cotton towel in recognition of their efforts. The race organisers are aware that some participants will appreciate a commemorative race medal. In accordance with the race sustainability policy participants can purchase a medal made from a sustainable wood source.

Technological advances mean that drinking cups supplied for use at water stations are manufactured from biodegradable PLA bioplastic that can be recycled or composted.

Water stations require a tremendous amount of water to keep runners safely hydrated. Each water station requires 205 litres for each pass of the water station.Runners have a right to expect that water supplied is of potable quality and uncontaminated. Water is provided in recyclable 5 litre bottles. The empty bottles are recyclable but have also been used to construct a greenhouse at a local school.

Hygienic rubber gloves for use at water stations and in food handling & preparation are supplied in cardboard cartons of 100. To avoid unnecessary waste, gloves are repacked (in a hygienic environment) into reusable zip-lock plastic pouches in pairs of 10 per pouch.The cardboard cartons are recycled.