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Simplyhealth Great East Run

Ipswich, Suffolk

Portman Road Stadium, Portman Road, Ipswich, UK

Sun 16th September 2018

Starting at 11:00

Organiser's Description

Back for a third year, this half marathon follows a fast flat course, great for both new runners and those looking for a half marathon PB. Starting and finishing close to Ipswich Town's Portman Road Stadium, runners pass the prestigious Willis building before heading down to Ipswich's vibrant waterfront. It then runs out and back along Wherstead Road, and on returning to the town centre, runners will continue along the waterfront for a second time, before reaching the finish line on Sir Alf Ramsey Way.

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Course Details

The Simplyhealth Great East Run course follows a scenic route that is suitable for runners of all abiltiies.

Starting and finishing on Russell Road, runners pass the prestigious Willis building designed by Lord Foster before heading through the beautiful Holywells Park and travelling down to Ipswich's vibrant waterfront.

The route then passes Felaw Maltings on the way out and back along Wherstead Road, where participants will see Fox's Marina, Suffolk Food Hall and go twice under the iconic Orwell Bridge into Freston.

On returning to the town centre, runners will head towards Ipswich Town FC's Portman Road stadium, passing the statues of two football legends, Sir Bobby Robson and Sir Alf Ramsey, before crossing the finish line in the stadium's practice pitch and being welcomed by hundreds of supporters in the stands.

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

Parking

There are plenty of car parking options to choose from on event day. Visit www.ipswich.gov.uk to take a look at the car parks and tarrifs.

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