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Great East Run

Ipswich, Suffolk

Portman Road Stadium, Portman Road, Ipswich, UK

Sun 26th September 2021

Starting at 10:00

Organiser's Description

Suffolk’s running highlight of the year is back. Each year 4,000 runners line up for an incredible running celebration, with cheering crowds and our famous entertainment zones providing the soundtrack to your run.

The route takes runners on a scenic journey through the beautiful Holywells Park, past Ipswich’s vibrant waterfront, under the iconic Orwell Bridge, with a grandstand finish next to Ipswich Town Football ground.
Whether you do it for a challenge, to fundraise for charity, or simply for fun, it’s not to be missed!

We understand that there may be uncertainty over what is and isn’t going to be possible this year, but we want to give you the confidence to book your place knowing exactly what will happen if we can’t deliver the event as planned, or if you are personally effected by the pandemic.

In the scenario of a 2021 event date change or cancellation by us and for whatever reason, all entrants (including 2020 rollovers) will be automatically deferred into the subsequent staging of the event.

Races

  • Half Marathon

    17+Yrs Old

    £36.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • Half Marathon

    17+Yrs Old

    £36.00

    CLOSED

What's Included

BEFORE THE EVENT

We’re here to help you be your greatest, so before the big day you’ll get…

- Your personal run pack sent to you in the post, with your run number and timing chip

- Access to training plans to keep you on track

- Exclusive offers and competitions from our partners and sponsors

- Support and advice all the way up to event day

- Regular emails keeping you motivated and moving

- A huge supportive and inclusive social community on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to help you on your running journey


ON EVENT DAY

Other than all the good vibes, fitness and mental health benefits you’ll also get…

- Access to the free Great Run app to allow your loved ones to track your progress along the route as well as access to all event information

- Access to the Great Run information point for any last minute queries (or safety pins)

- Closed roads offering a safe running environment

- Food and drink options to refuel

- A shiny new medal, an exclusive finishers t-shirt plus a finisher’s bag filled with goodies

- Plenty of medical support all around our routes should you ever need any assistance

- A huge round of applause as you cross the finish


AFTER THE EVENT

Obviously you’ll have bragging rights for the foreseeable, but you’ll also get…

- Official event day photos available to view and purchase a couple of days after the event, so smile for the cameras!

- Your official result ready shortly after you cross the finish line

- Runners Rewards – access to special offers for participants, from our partners and sponsors as a well done.

How To Get There

Ipswich is approximately 1.5 hours’ drive from London, less than a three hour drive from Birmingham and around 1.5 hours from Norwich. Well sign-posted, the surrounding area of Suffolk is within close proximity with towns and villages easy to get to by major country and main roads. For help with planning your journey to Ipswich and Suffolk please visit www.traveline.info

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Simon Nicholls

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